Book excerpt: It's been said that the little things in life are what make the biggest difference. In the seconds it takes to make a decision, the lasting ramifications can change your life completely. Ron Kardashian should know. As a sickly child and a troubled youth, he turned to drugs and nearly self-destructed. Yet in spite of his poor medical and psychological prognosis, he beat the odds, transforming not only his health but his outlook and approach to life. Today Kardashian is one of the most respected fitness trainers and life coaches in the nation. With over a decade of experience and more than 12,000 hours of one-on-one life development consulting, he has helped improve the lives of people worldwide, from CEOs of major companies to diplomatic leaders and even royalty.