Acknowledgments

To friends and family (you know who you are) who never gave up on me and have showered me with praise and support, allowing me to be the person I am today. I stand here because of you, and I will never forget that.

To Anthony Robbins and Tim Ferris, you have inspired me and unleashed a man with a mission that will carry on a movement to benefit the world. Thank you. You are my true heroes.

Special thanks to Tayfun Karadeniz aka TK, aka TNutz. Without you, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have the life I have today. We are brothers from other mothers, and it has been an honor to be your business partner. We have many more battlefields to conquer, and I can say there is no one else I'd rather have by my side.

To Kate James, aka Super Kate, for being the glue that has held everything together. Thanks for being a rock star and for dealing with my nomadic, chaotic tendencies.

To my mother, Charlene Dindo, who, at every stage, has been by my side in full support. Thank you for caring and protecting me from the world. I am proud to be your son, and this light will continue to shine bright in honor of you.

To Robert Dindo. Without your faith in me and your $1,800 to get me started in this business venture, my dream life would have only been a figment of my imagination. I am thankful for you, and all your support; you were there when times were tough, and I'll never forget that.

To Alan Johanson. I'm glad I picked up the phone when you called. You are a pioneer, and I owe a lot of my success to your genius. Thank you for being a great teacher and always being available when this newbie appreneur had tons of questions. I tip my hat to you, my friend.

To Josh Goodine. Your ability to drink coffee and stay up all night, to get things done is unmatched. Empire Apps wouldn't have reached the heights it did if it weren't for your hard work and dedication. You are an absolute genius and a great friend, and I will always have your back.

To Lora Johnson. You have contributed more than you'll ever know. From sending me the iPod, to the beginning stages of the first app, you have been part of the magic, and I am forever thankful for your support, patience, and sacrifice.

To Shorty Vincent. You always find a way to conjure words of wisdom that ignite and inspire my soul. The world is a better place because of you, and I feel lucky to know you. Namaste.

To Shannon Vargo and Elana Schulman, thank you for your patience and confidence in the dream of a first-time author. You'll have the manuscript next Friday, I promise.

To Helen Chang for your editing brilliance and incredible cheerleading. Any person who has the privilege to work with you is very lucky.

Last but not least, to everyone who was patient in this journey, and all the relationships that took a backseat for the vision and purpose of this book. Thank you. I feel like the luckiest guy in the world to have such selfless people like you in my life.