Preface

Welcome to my book. I’m very happy you have it in your hands. I hope you gain a lot from it to enrich your life and relationships.

This is very much a how-to book —a guide or manual—for learning, practicing, and growing your communication skills and relationships bit by bit, day by day.

To get the most out of the book, read through each chapter with an open mind and a willingness to learn new skills. At the end of most of the chapters is an opportunity for Self-Reflection where you are asked a few short questions to contemplate what you just read, consider how it relates to you personally, and determine the appropriate actions to implement the skills in your life.

You can also read and discuss the book as a couple or in a small group or book club, which is a great way to learn and grow together.

BONUS: At the end of the book is the “12-Day Communication Challenge!” I encourage you to undertake the challenge as soon as possible after you finish reading the book to jump-start everything you have learned in these pages and start growing these skills into your personal habits right away.

With that, let’s get started…