I intentionally kept this book short. Each chapter has the potential to be expanded into many more pages. My reasoning is I want you the reader, to pause and think about the message and what the words mean. The intent is for you to evaluate, expand and incorporate each chapter with your own thoughts and experiences. By doing so, you are increasing the message to meet your own life's spiritual needs.

We live in a wonderful world and it has so much to offer. But, we need to make it better before it is too late. I discuss the problems, anger, pain and hate I've, and our world has experienced, and what humanity needs to do to make it better. We do have the personal power to move toward a better world, but unless we individuals change our lives and way of thinking, anger and hate will continue to escalate.

Our universe is so vast and if you believe that all your powers have been tapped and explored, you are still living in the proverbial "box". There is so much unknown and maybe this message will lead you on a similar journey that has enlightened my life and discover who you really are.

As I examined what I've learned, seen and accomplished in my life, I smile inside. If given the opportunity, there are a few things I might change. Overall, it has been an amazing educational journey and I pray that the future is a reflection of the past.

In conversations with friends, family and business associates over the years, many have urged me to write a book about my observations, thoughts and beliefs. At first I laughed at the thought, but as time progressed and they continued to urge me, I realized that if I could help others by sharing my story, maybe I could make a difference and bring some enlightenment to other people.

In 1998 I started writing a fictional book, which eventually turned into the Executive Order 211 trilogy. Many of those who read the novels understood the underlying themes and subliminal messages in the trilogy, which I have articulated in this book.

The result is this story, Knowing You ­ Mind, Body and Soul. This novel has a message for everyone, from professional athletes to corporate executives, middle management, men, women, children and everyday people like you and me.

The purpose of this novel is not just to motivate people, but to get each individual reader to look inside themselves and discover who they really are, or as I describe finding "YOU". This message has changed my life, along with my family, many friends and associate's lives.

My objective is to change one, and I sincerely mean it, one reader's life for the better through this message. If you do change, I will have succeeded in my mission.