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Getting There

Setting goals is the key to getting there — wherever you want to go in life!

Many people have no real plan or goal in life. As a result, they wander aimlessly, going where circumstances take them and wasting many good years. Getting There —to your ideal future—takes intention and planning.

In Getting There , Holly Hollister provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies and tips for developing the positive habit of setting goals. He shares true stories about his own struggles and those of other people he knows to demonstrate the powerful difference goal setting can make in your life. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your health, move up in your career, save money for retirement, strengthen your personal relationships, or something else, you will find a wealth of inspiration and solid advice in this book.
Here are just a few of the useful, impactful nuggets of wisdom you'll discover:

  • How setting goals will enhance every aspect of your life

  • The simple but highly effective process of setting goals

  • What makes a goal meaningful

  • Six obstacles to overcome when setting goals

  • The importance of pacing yourself

  • And much more!


This book is your GPS—a trusted guide on your journey to progress and happiness!

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Financial Planning Basics
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Finally…a book about finances for regular people!

Financial planning books don’t have to be complicated and confusing! This one will stand out among the thousands of others.


As a financial advisor, Carleton “Holly” Hollister serves a variety of people. Blue collar and white collar employees, teachers, and farmers—all “regular people,” young and old. The author has devoted his entire career to working with everyday people and helping them save for their future while navigating life’s transitions. Specializing in state of Ohio teachers and public employees, he helps them understand the complex pension options they have. All initial consultations are complimentary, and Holly does not require an investment minimum.

This comprehensive (but not intimidating!) how-to guide offers practical guidance on the basics of saving money and planning for retirement. Here is just a small sampling of the wisdom you’ll learn in Financial Planning Basics for Regular People:

  • The best areas of your life to save for—when and how

  • How small, financial decisions make a big difference over time

  • How to adjust your saving strategy according to your stage of life

  • Understand why managing your debt is crucial to your retirement plan

  • Advice for the self-employed and do-it-yourself investors

  • Why life insurance is a critical part of retirement planning

  • A bonus chapter for state of Ohio employees and teachers

  • And much more!

You don’t know what you don’t know…this book will educate you!

© 2025 by C. Hollister. Proudly created by The Ewings Publishing, LLC.

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