Murder, rape, abuse and extreme poverty are just the beginning of Nelson Tressler's story. Despite the traumatic and unfortunate events that Nelson experienced, he determined not to be a victim for the rest of his life. Nelson learned how to overcome his circumstances and become successful through the power of setting goals and following through with them. Nelson became a successful entrepreneur, father and author. Now Nelson is focused on coaching others to set and achieve their goals. Nelson explains why New Year's resolutions fail most of the time, and explains how they can succeed. Nelson also explains how people coming out of seemingly hopeless situations can attain goals that seem far beyond their reach. Whether the goals seem small or large, Nelson helps others set and achieve them.