Acknowledgments

I must first thank my family for allowing me the time, space, and motivation to do this project. My wife, Tamara, was not thrilled by the prospect of my writing another book, but reluctantly agreed and provided incredible support throughout the entire process. I can’t thank her enough for standing by me and being an incredible wife, mother, friend, motivator, and drill sergeant. Thank you, Tamara. You’re an amazing woman.

The kids, Sunny(master editor), A-Mac, Bella, Wokka, Toughman, and Dukeus (I almost never call the kids by their real names unless I’m mad) were all troopers in making sure I had the space, inspiration, and love necessary to complete the book. Rudolph (father) and Fred (mother) were early inspirations. My father ...

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