Acknowledgments

For years, people have been telling me, “You have such great stories and so much wisdom; you should write a book.” They made it sound easy: “Just let others into your mind, and the words will find their way.” And you know, they were right! All I needed was an opportunity to share and the support and guidance of those who believed in me and my mission to help investors everywhere.

I am indebted to Jim Boyd, Executive Editor, and Russ Hall, Developmental Editor, Pearson Education, for recognizing the value of simple and straightforward advice. I owe thanks to my editors, Joelle Jay Ph.D., and Darrel Walters Ph.D., for helping me to organize my brain storms into practical prose. I am thankful to my many readers, particularly Lisa Goldenberg, who critiqued every word with steel cut precision.