Actually there is one big reason why people will fail on their path to success and balance - the lack of a coach. The coaching is an essental part of your process of personal growth. Let me explain why.

You don't know where to begin.
There are so many books, courses and trainings that most people do not know where to start. And when you've finally found a start? A personal coach will select the material for you. The coach will lead your way and keeps assisting you when needed.

They have done it all.
A good coach has atleast looked at every different method that exists. He's a been there, done that - type of person. That is why he is so good at creating the right path for you; because no single method works for everyone.

Wisdom comes from without.
How can a normal man ever select the wisdom out of every piece of information that comes into his mind everyday. You need to know how you can seperate wisdom from crap. And in order to know that you will have to know yourself from inside out!

Know how you are.
Only true gurus and masters know how to select the right path and materials for you. That is because they know how to see the inside of their clients, even without physically seeing you, true masters know who you are inside. Coaches who are very advanced can create a bond with you, and take your hand along the path to your personal success. And if theyre good enough, they are able to do it only by email, phone and letters. Trough writing, talking and listening they can create the most rapid changes in your life.

See, you really need a coach that is willing to give you personal training, accompanied with good study materials. I hope you will now take the first step to success, which is selecting a coach.