The Optimism Advantage: 50 Simple Truths to Transform Your Attitudes and Actions into Results

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book is a culmination of personal and professional experiences, and study over the years. As such, there are many to acknowledge for their contribution.

For my parents, Ann and Homer, who challenged me with loving encouragement, modeled optimism every day, and made laughter and faith welcome companions on our family's joy ride through life, thank you for shaping and encouraging my optimistic attitude.

For my wife, Lorie, son, Sean, grandchildren, Micah, Jeremiah, Naomi and Chloe, and other members of my whacky and wonderful family, thank you for teaching me that the relationships you have in life make the ride worthwhile. Thanks for the love, memories, and the experiences yet to come.

For the thousands of audiences who have graced me with their presence, attention, laughter, applause, insights, and stories, thank you for helping me fill this book with tested insights that make a difference. You have taught me much of the wisdom I value and share.

For my speaking colleagues from Speakers Roundtable, Gold Coast Speakers, and the National Speakers Association, thank you for your years of inspiration, collaborative support, engaging quotes, and encouragement. You are the hope merchants who provide the motivation and messages that help others live their dreams and invent a better future.

For Nancy Lefkowitz, who has provided the steady office grounding, needed editing, and business support that made this work possible, thank you for your years of friendship and service. ...