Acknowledgments

I thank the following people. Without their wisdom, knowledge, and perspective, this book would have remained an unfulfilled dream:

Richard Nelson Bolles for starting it all with his classic book, What Color is Your Parachute? (Ten Speed Press), and for encouraging others to adapt his material for specific audiences. I’ve attempted to give specific attribution where I felt it was appropriate.

Jane Bartlett for her energy and enthusiasm in putting her heart and soul into helping clients make decisions that literally changed their lives. My apologies to Jane, though, for my inability to learn the “proper English” she tried in vain to teach me.

My wife, Chris, for reviewing and re-reviewing each chapter and being able to concentrate ...

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