Creating this book was my first experience with traditional publishing, and thanks to the people mentioned below, it was a wonderful one! I didn’t expect it to be easy—and it wasn’t. There was lots to learn in the process. I’d love to give my thanks to these amazing people who were absolutely essential to the creation of this book.

I’d like to start by thanking my awesome wife, Pavlína. Thank you for your valuable feedback, encouragement, and never-ending support on the way. You have always been there for me and your support means the world to me. Thank you.

To Marty McDonough: Thank you for being a caring friend and partner who—despite being a busy CEO—always finds time to discuss important things with me.

I am very grateful to Graham Shaw for sharing his wisdom and experiences with writing and publishing his own books. Thank you.

Thanks to everyone at The Quarto Group who made this experience really nice and smooth. Special thanks to Meredith Quinn, the project editor, for asking for and listening to my suggestions; Joy Aquilino, the editor who guided me through the whole journey; Lydia Anderson, the marketing manager with an open mind and great ideas; and Heather Godin, the art director, for her continuous support and encouragement.