This book is dedicated to the memory of W. Michael Kelly (1938–2010). Michael was Director of Research at Saratoga Institute when I first inquired about analyzing Saratoga’s database of post-exit research. He welcomed my analysis and became my partner. With a sharp mind and a generous heart, Michael invested countless hours by phone in helpful and challenging conversations, offering new insights by e-mail, and critiquing my drafts chapter by chapter. I am deeply and eternally grateful for his contributions, which live on in this book and my work. I am glad I was able to finally meet Michael and his lovely wife, Carol, just months before he died unexpectedly.

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