Author Steve Barnes has always been fascinated with what makes for a successful individual. You Are The Great Creator Of Your Life references several successful people; some famous, some not so famous. The consistent thread throughout the book is what these individuals have done to overcome obstacles and adversity and achieve the success that they desired. Barnes uses a systematic approach, through the telling of stories, that provides the reader with an easy to use guideline for the obstacles or adversity that they may be dealing with. There are several action plans within You Are The Great Creator Of Your Life that encourage and enable the reader to enact a systematic plan to overcome the obstacles he or she may be facing. Key areas of the book include: successful goal setting, avoiding procrastination, living a balanced life, coping with ailments, and focusing on the present--not the past or the future. Other insightful topics in the book are: positive self-dialogue, avoiding age issues, establishing a positive belief system, living life with passion, a guide to adult learning, and avoiding self-pity. You Are The Great Creator Of Your Life provides the reader a template to remove excuses and roadblocks in order to create a life that the reader had dreamed of. Along with the inspirational stories the book has many uplifting quotes. The book is a combination of stimulating and uplifting, as well as a structured template for success.