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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS
No one walks alone and when one is walking on the journey of life just where do you start to thank those that joined you, walked beside you, and helped you along the way. Over the years, those that I have met and worked with have continuously urged me to write a book, to put my thoughts down on paper, and to share my insights together with the secrets to my continual, positive approach to life and all that life throws at us. So at last, here it is. So, perhaps this book and it's pages will be seen as "thanks" to the tens of thousands of you who have helped make my life what is today. Much of what I have learned over the years came as the result of being a father to 3 wonderful and delightful children, Annette, Ian, and Claire all of whom, in their own ways inspired me and, subconsciously contributed a tremendous amount to the content of this book. A little bit of each of them will be found here weaving in and out of the pages - thanks kids!! I also have to thank Jim Rohn, with whom I have had the pleasure of sharing a stage and working with and whose words, over the years has taught me much about my self and the mysterious ways of life. I also need to thank a wonderful man who changed me completely, and that was Mark Hughes - he taught me humility and how to value the lives, thoughts and expressions of others, how to care for and understand their needs. Sadly he passed on so my thanks go to his family and all those around the world who loved him as much as I did. I also need to thank Toastmasters International, an amazing organization to whom I now dedicate much of my life. It is through their teachings, encouragement and support that I have gained and grown. Through this book and my travels I will continue to spread their message of support to others wishing to develop as human beings. It's strange to think that I have been working non-stop for 34 years and that this is my first book. The catalyst that made me complete this work was CAPS - the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. This amazing organization is comprised of individuals with amazing talent all of whom are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with others so that they too might go onto become successful in their lives. They shared their knowledge, their ideas, and numerous tips all of which culminated in the completion of this book. Thanks guys. They helped me. They might also help you. Visit them at www.canadianspeakers.org And then comes Carol Clarke, my editor and critic with an abundance of talent and patience. She read my drafts, understood my message, and helped me to say what I wanted to say, that is, once she understood my British "quirkyisms" - she will hate that word because it doesn't exist, but it does get my message over and she is not editing this part of the book! This next little paragraph is just for you Carol:
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you. Which explains why Carol kept changing my British spelling. If you are contemplating writing a book might I suggest you contact Carol - she is the best. And lastly to my dear wife Shirley who has had to live with my DOGASH attitude as I wrote these chapters. She has stood by me and had to listen to me as I read and re-read each and every chapter. She has spent as many hours sitting by her keyboard, typing out my words as I have spent writing them. She has been the inspiration that has driven me onwards. She has kept me focused. She let me be quiet when I wanted to be quiet, and when I wanted to be noisy - well, that is another story. Thank you my Darling. You can rest for a couple of weeks now. By the way, she is an amazing web site designer - you can look at her work by visiting www.websitecaretaker.com I have poured my heart and soul into these pages, so now I pray that my words touch your heart soul and mind. back to top of pageCLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY |
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