I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude as I reflect upon all of the amazing people in my life who have supported me with the creation of this book. First and foremost, Michelle Benoit Robbins, thank you for being the amazing woman, wife, and mother that you are. You’re a miracle worker, and I’m so honored to get to spend my life in partnership with you. Thanks for holding down the fort in the midst of creation of this book and our move. I’m grateful for the incredible love, support, and magic you provide for me, the girls, and our life. I could not have written this book and could not do what I do without you. I am so lucky to be married to you. Samantha Benoit Robbins, thanks for your passion, your inspiration, and your love—you continue to teach me so much and I’m honored to be your daddy. Annarose Benoit Robbins, thanks for being the loving, cuddly, sweet soul that you are and for reminding me what truly matters in life. I love being your daddy and watching you grow.
Melanie Bates, what a blessing you have been in my life, for my business, and with this book. Your partnership, support, feedback, editing, and vision helped this come alive—it wouldn’t have happened in the way and the time it did without you, your gifts, and your incredible support. Thank you! Michele Martin, thanks for believing in me, for your feedback, your wisdom, and your support. I feel honored and grateful to have you as my agent.
Richard Carlson, I miss you, brother, and wish you were still here with us in body. I appreciate all of the love, support, and mentorship you provided for me. And, I’m happy we’re still connected through time and space. I feel your presence in my life and am grateful for it. Kris Carlson, thank you for your generosity. I appreciate your specific support and blessing with this book, with my work, and in my life. Thank you!
Reid Tracy, thank you for staying in touch with me over the years, for your patience, and for your continued interest in partnering with me. Louise Hay, thank you for your amazing work and for creating such a wonderful company with a beautiful mission. Patty Gift, thank you for your support and for choosing to work with me. Laura Gray, thank you for your partnership, your commitment, and your skill—you are a wonderful editor. Nancy Levin, Richelle Zizian, Christy Salinas, Jennifer Simmons, Elizabeth Kelley, Johanne Mahaffey, Margarete Nielsen, Kyle Thompson, Dani Riehl, Mollie Langer, Wioleta Gramek, Donna Abate, Stacey Smith, Erin Dupree, Heather Tate, Sally Mason, Shay Lawry, Shannon Godwin and the rest of the amazing team at Hay House—thank you for being such kind, warm, fun, and talented people to work with. I feel honored and grateful to be a part of the Hay House family.
Steve Sisgold, thank you for your guidance, and for those amazing sessions that created such healing, clarity, and peace for me. Amy Ahlers, thank you for your love, support, and enthusiasm. Christine Arylo, thank you for your creativity, passion, and vision. Lissa Rankin, thank you for your inspiration, the amazing introductions, and for all that you’ve taught me.
Lori Robbins, thank you for your courage, support, friendship, and love. You amaze me and I’m grateful to be your little brother. Rachel Cohen, thank you for your love, wisdom, and perspective. I love having you for a sister. Dad, thanks for all you taught me and gave me. Mom, thanks for the incredible lessons and your belief in me. Steve Farrell, thank you for always seeing me, “getting” me, and loving me through the years.
Theo Androus, thanks for being the kind of friend you are and the kind of man you are. I learn so much from you and continue to be grateful for our connection. Asa Siegel, thanks for being my brother for all of these years and for continuing to support me, believe in me, and be there for me. Chris Kyle, thank you for your brotherhood, support, and love. I’m grateful we are friends and appreciate having you in my life.
Gabrielle Bernstein, thank you for your light, passion, and inspiration. Lisa McLeod, thank you for your feedback and support. Rich Fettke, thank you for your continued guidance and friendship through the years and on this journey. Karen Drucker, thank you for your gifts, your inspiration, and your beautiful music. Juliet Funt, thank you for being my friend and success partner. Patty Koch, thank you for your love, support, and enthusiasm.
Fred Luskin, I’m grateful for your mentorship and generosity. Robert Holden, I’m so glad we’ve met and become friends—thank you for your amazing work and for your guidance. Dan Millman, your work and your books have inspired me for many years; I’m grateful to know you. Brené Brown, your work has touched me deeply and influenced this book and my work; thank you. Glennon Melton, thank you for your passion, love, and authenticity. Your writing and approach have had a big impact on me, my work, and on this book specifically.
Chris Andersonn, I continue to be deeply grateful for your presence and influence in my life over all of these years; thank you. Eleanor, I’m not sure I can even put into words the extent of my gratitude for you and the incredible work we have done together over the past few years. Cai Bristol, you are amazing and your work has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally.
To my many wonderful clients, thank you for allowing me to come into your organizations, speak at your events, and connect with your people. I feel honored, grateful, and humbled to be able to share my work, my insight, and my passion. Specifically to the clients who have brought me in multiple times in recent years, like Google, Wells Fargo, Gap, eBay, Schwab, Adobe, and others, thank you for trusting me, for allowing me to support your people, and for helping me support my family and do work that I love.
To all of those I didn’t mention specifically—friends, family members, clients, colleagues, coaches, mentors, speakers, authors, teachers, teams, organizations, and others who’ve supported me with this book, along my path, and in my life and work—thank you for encouraging me, challenging me, teaching me, being there for me, and helping bring out the best in me.
And, finally, I want to thank and acknowledge myself for my willingness to show up, be real, put myself out there, push past my limits, and not let my gremlin stop me, and for being the passionate, loving, vulnerable man that I am. I’m grateful to be me, proud of myself and this book, and honored to be doing this work.