Yes, it was birthday time again, {Birthday}. {First Name or Nickname} {Last Name} of {Hometown}, had reached yet another major plateau in her life - age {Age}.

{First Name or Nickname} was a high flier, a born leader, and a woman of many accomplishments. There was no doubt about it - {First Name or Nickname} was a legend in her own mind.

{Friend(s)} had planned a big birthday bash for {First Name or Nickname} this year. Hand-written invitations had been sent to all her friends.

Fortunately for {Friend(s)}, the job had been very easy. Only a few invitations had to be written.

{Friend(s)} had spent a lot of time developing a theme for this special birthday party. It was

{First Name or Nickname} {Last Name}
The ten keys to success
in your life

Obviously, the theme was a very popular one. The party room was packed.

{Friend(s)} started her success story by explaining that the path {First Name or Nickname} had followed through life had been met with a series of closed doors. Over the years, judging from the shape of her beak, many of these doors had been slammed in her face.

Despite these setbacks, {First Name or Nickname} had still managed to become a success in {Hometown}. It was evident that these ten keys had worked a miracle for {First Name or Nickname}.

{First Name or Nickname} and the rest of the party group were quiet when {Friend(s)} announced the first key to her success.

"Always be full of hot air."

{First Name or Nickname} had devoted much of her life to achieving this goal. Those who knew her agreed that she was definitely full of it.

The second key of success was

"Stay young."

{First Name or Nickname} maintained her youthful appearance by following a strict exercise program. Her favorite activity seemed to be jogging to the refrigerator.

Unfortunately, staying young was difficult after {Age} birthday celebrations. In fact, lighting the candles on her birthday cake was considered a fire hazard for {First Name or Nickname} and everyone else present at the party.

Believing that

"No mountain is too hard to climb"

was another component of the success formula for {First Name or Nickname}.

Anyone who had ever seen {First Name or Nickname} demolish a mountain of ice cream topped with whipped cream and a cherry realized the truth of this statement. She could whittle it down in seconds.

The fourth key was a critical factor in making {First Name or Nickname} the success she is.

"Surround yourself with intelligent, responsible people."

{First Name or Nickname} always kept snapshots of her trusted friends in her wallet. Come to think of it, that was about all you could ever find in her wallet!

The excitement of the party had almost been too much for everyone. They decided to briefly interrupt this spell-binding "Success Story" and have {First Name or Nickname} open her many gifts.

Nobody had trouble buying {First Name or Nickname} a present. After all, what can't you buy for a woman who needs everything?

After watching {First Name or Nickname} open her gifts, the anxious crowd was eager to hear the fifth key to her success. It was

Don't be a horse's ... behind.

Unfortunately, {First Name or Nickname} couldn't help herself. It was just her nature.

The saga of {First Name or Nickname} continued. The next key to her success was

"Enjoy the sweet things in life."

There are many sweet things in life: the presence of a wonderful companion, adventure-filled vacations and lots of money.

Whenever {First Name or Nickname} wanted to enjoy sweet things, she went to her pantry. This was the only source of sweet things for {First Name or Nickname}.

The seventh key was vitally important for social climbers like {First Name or Nickname}:

"Don't forget from whence you came."

On her long climb up the ladder of success, {First Name or Nickname} never once forgot her roots. She was so very proud of all her ancestors.

To really be successful, you must

"Only play games you can win."

Talented individuals like {First Name or Nickname} pride themselves on their athletic and business prowess. Very few adults had ever beaten {First Name or Nickname} at any of her favorite games. Everybody knew she would have a temper tantrum if they did.

"Blow your own horn"

was certainly another vital part of her success formula.

Everyone agreed that if {First Name or Nickname} didn't blow her own horn, nobody would do it for her. In fact, she kept stacks of horns and whistles handy for all the important moments in her life. {First Name or Nickname} would do almost anything to call attention to herself!

{First Name or Nickname} always maintained that, to be successful, you must

"Picture yourself as you want to be."

{First Name or Nickname} thought that once she was successful, her portrait would be hung in the Homes of all of her friends.

Dear {First Name or Nickname}:

Now you know the ten keys to the success in your life. We had originally planned to have you say a few words, but we remembered that brevity is not one of your ten keys.

Congratulations on yet another "successful" year. Happy Birthday!

{Book From}

{Date of Gift}