Acknowledgments
It has always been a dream of mine to become an author and even with this work, I still don’t feel worthy of the title. The fact that you are allowing my words, thoughts, and emotions into your mind is extremely humbling. For that, I thank you, whoever you are reading this. John Wiley & Sons has provided me with a unique opportunity and for that I am grateful.
Mark Douglas has been an amazing friend and advisor through this entire process and was kind enough to offer his words in the foreword. Thank you.
Dean Somes and Denise Shull, both of whom are good friends, were generous enough to take time out of their lives to contribute two amazing chapters for this book. Kathy Chaffee, who has been an inspiration and confidant over the years. Beth Moon has helped me keep my erratic and complex thought process, diction, and spelling in check. Darlene March, the public relations pit bull, and CNBC, for giving me an international stage to vocalize my opinions—I thank you all.
I would be remiss to not give thanks to my wonderful parents, family, friends, teachers, and colleagues who have provided me with love, support, patience, inspiration, and who have influenced me in so many ways throughout my life.
I could not possibly name everyone who deserves a thank you from me, as I believe just about everyone with whom I have interacted has helped me up the stairway of life in some way.
I am forever grateful just to have the chance to maybe help influence the way you think about ...
