Did you know only 8 percent of people reach their annual goals? That's right. According to a study done by the University of Scranton, only 8 percent of people reach their New Year's resolutions. If you're like most people, you've failed a New Year's resolution or three yourself. The question is, how can you position yourself to have a much better chance of reaching your goals than that measly 8 percent?

In Rise: How to Overcome Challenges in Order to Live the Life You Want you'll learn how to:

• Appreciate your upbringing in order to move forward more effectively
• Develop a vision of self-tailored goals to propel you into fulfillment
• Utilize strategies such as avoiding burnout, maximizing your resources, and leveraging continued education
• Master the kind of consistency that helps you discover your "superpowers" and face challenges with confidence

This book includes stories and insights from trailblazers and innovators, including but not limited to, Denise Soler Cox (Founder of Project Eñye), Ish Verduzco (author of Get Ish Done), and former NBC Today director, Joe Michaels. Success may not be linear but that doesn't mean you can't chart a path to rise to your potential.