Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 Why be normal 5
2 Get out of your comfort zone 15
3 Know that you have a purpose 21
4 Every pencil holds a promise 31
5 Do the small things that make others feel big 41
6 Tourists see, travelers seek 47
7 Asking for permission is asking for denial 59
8 Embrace the lightning moments 67
9 Big dreams start with small, unreasonable acts 75
10 Practice humility over hubris 85
11 Speak the language of the person you want to become 93
12 Walk with a purpose 103
13 Happiness is found in celebrating others 111
14 Find the impossible ones 115
15 Focus on one person in every room 121
16 Read the signs along the path 131
17 Create separation to build connection 141
18 Never take no from someone who can't say yes 147
19 Stay guided by your values, not your necessities 155
20 You cannot fake authenticity 161
21 There is only one chance at a first impression 171
22 Fess up to your failures 177
23 Learn to close the loop 185
24 Change your words to change your worth 193
25 A goal realized is a goal defined 201
26 Surround yourself with those who make you better 211
27 Vulnerability is vital 219
28 Listen to your echoes 229
29 If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough 237
30 Epilogue-Make your life a story worth telling 247
Acknowledgments 253