Home / chapters / Success/ Reflecting on success often brings forth sentiments that have been expressed time and again. In my case, the credit goes to a stroke of luck—having a father who urged me to listen to motivational speakers like Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale, and Dale Carnegie. These impactful voices, coupled with my unwavering determination, a meticulously crafted goals list, and an incredible life partner, laid the groundwork for my improbable journey from almost dropping out of high school to founding and successfully running a company, eventually leading to my retirement by the age of 50.