My name is James H. FIRST provided me the foundational principles and insights I needed most to make real and meaningful change in my life. This program helped me tear down walls I had built over decades, so that I could begin to rebuild the life I had destroyed several times over.

During my three separate journeys through FIRST, I learned how to objectively view my past and all of the ways I had sabotaged my own life; I learned how to address my past traumas and resulting deep-seated fears; I learned how to respond with patience and care, especially in highly emotional situations.

I learned how to be honest with myself and with others, and; I learned how to effectively communicate in all of my relationships. I learned so much more than these things, as well, but I don’t have enough space here to enumerate them all. I can tell you, though, FIRST changed my life SO profoundly.

I am a different man because of the tenets of this program. I’m a better man. And everything in my life is better because of it. Does that sound like an exaggeration? Experience the program. You’ll see.