Book excerpt: Success is not a matter of good fortune or an accident of birth. It is a matter of decision, commitment, planning, preparation, execution, and recommitment. Nido Qubein's six-step program for personal and professional achievement will help you make the most of your potential. With Qubein's blueprint, you'll be able to identify your unique traits and talents, develop realistic goals, and create powerful action plans to make your dreams a reality. "This is the best step-by-step, definitive work on authentic achievement in this decade. It's a life-building guide that is both timeless and timely." —Denis Waitley "This is a very special book that will guide you into a future filled with pride, joy, and satisfaction. It's terrific!" —Og Mandino. "In this book, Nido gives you valuable and empowering steps to find your path to happiness, success, and the fulfillment of your dreams." —Les Brown. "My friend and colleague, Nido Qubein, has discovered that life really does work best when it's lived from the inside out, and now he tells us how to do it. You'll enjoy this book, again and again." —Norman Vincent Peale