Acknowledgments

A lot went into the writing of this book, and not just from me. As such, I’d like to thank a few people, starting with the two special women in my life.

To my beautiful wife, Laurie. Thank you for being so patient throughout the writing of this book, and with me, in general. All this time, you’ve somehow been able to put up with all my quirks, which is a feat in and of itself. You’ve always believed in me, even if, at times, I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you for always challenging me and never letting me be complacent. Without you, this book would have never been possible.

To my amazing mother, you taught me how to be a good person by instilling in me the values one needs to be successful in life. Your strength of character and ...

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