For those who want their future to
be better but think they are standing still.

Take control of your destiny

Learn how to reshape your life by eliminating
self-placed barriers in 10 critical areas:

Chapter 1: Opportunities Are Created, Not Given

Luck is Not Dependable

Necessity – Mother of Invention

Small Organizations Can Experiment and Control Risks

Chapter 2: The Poison Pills

Waiting for Inspiration
Waiting for Guarantees
Waiting for Support
Waiting for Approval
Waiting for Security
Waiting for Perfect Timing

Chapter 3: The Antidotes for Doubt Chapter

Know the Territory

Share Your Ideas

Character Counts

Chapter 4: Is Hunger Enough?

Failure is Temporary

No Regrets

Don't Look Back

Chapter 5: Survive or Thrive?

Facing Facts First

Working When Hurt

Eliminating Distractions

Chapter 6: Winner, Losers, and Also-Rans

Seeking Responsibility

The Pitfalls of Ambition

Pressing Forward

Chapter 7: How Far? How Fast?

Hold On or Move On?

Stay Flexible

Beware the Hazards of Ambition

Chapter 8: The Main Source of Persistence

Where Responsibility Begins

Constructive Compulsion

The Fear Factor

Chapter 9: Who Can I Count On?

Who Are My interpreters?

How Reliable Are They?

Who Could Take Their Place?

Chapter 10: The Best Bet

Decision Rating Game

Ground Rules for Cooperation

A Look Ahead