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“Tilman’s message isn’t just for people in business. His approach to leadership, service, and knowing your strengths and weaknesses can be used by the most junior cadet or the most senior officer.”

            —Art Acevedo, President, Major Cities Chiefs

                Association and Chief of Police, Houston, Texas

“You will want to reread and review Tilman’s timeless lessons for business owners over and over again.”

            —Tom Brady, six-time Super Bowl Champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP, three-time NFL MVP

“Tilman’s swag comes through loud and clear on every page, telling you what you need to do to be successful.”

            —James Harden, NBA Houston Rockets All-Star and MVP

“Tilman offers up compelling lessons on how to build and run a business. If you want to rocket your business to new heights, this is the book for you.”

            —Scott Kelly, Capt. US Navy Retired, former NASA astronaut

“Take heed of every lesson and bit of advice dispensed in this groundbreaking and insightful book. Just as Tilman changed the University of Houston’s trajectory, he can change yours too.”

            —Renu Khator, Chancellor, University of Houston

                System and President, University of Houston

“Tilman doesn’t just understand business—he understands what the customer wants because of his rare ability to see the world through other people’s eyes.”

            —Michael Milken, Chairman, The Milken Institute

“Mr. Fertitta provides great insights to apply to the management of businesses, and people, that span all industries and all cultures.”

            —Yao Ming, business executive, former

                Houston Rocket and NBA All-Star

“Once you instill the principles of this book into your mindset and culture, you will know success.”

            —Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor, NBC

                News business correspondent

“Tilman shares his secrets on how to succeed in a highly competitive marketplace, whether you’re running a small business or operating a multibillion-dollar sports team.”

            —Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA

“I’ve seen Tilman’s unique business strategies in action many times. All through the book he breaks them down in ways that are not only easy to understand, but can be used in any type of business.”

            —Brian Sullivan, CNBC anchor