This is not a how-to book as much as a want-to book. You already know how to do so much, you just don't always want to do it. You need a little kick, a little boost, a little punch. I'm thrilled to provide. You see, this is a book of conversations. Talks I've had with myself to get me moving or focused or disciplined. Some are fun, others challenging. All designed to help us take responsibility for the re-sults we want. Success is NOT an Accident is a mantra, a battle cry. It openly declares war on the expectation of something "just happening." Deep down you know there's no goose that lays golden eggs, magic beans for a giant stalk, or spinning wheel that turns straw into gold. Deep down you also wish for such a thing. Stop that. Motivational types like to say things like, "If it's going to be, it's up to me." The rhyme makes it sound so sweet so doable. But the truth is in there. If your goal, wish, want, dream is going to happen, then it is up to you. Decide, determine and deploy. Don't hold back and don't expect smooth roads. You will want to give up, quit and start over. You will want to blame someone else, or get jealous of those who seem to have advantages that you don't. Don't. The world is not conspiring against you. It's not harder for you than everyone else. We all face the same insecurities, pressures, bar-riers, haters and unexpected roadblocks. We all receive the same encouragement, short-cuts, opportunities, unexpected gifts and sup-porters. The road to your success will be winding and smooth. Uphill and down. Beautiful and boring. This little book will help you make the trip more interesting. Success is NOT an Accident Paul