You can do anything you want in life as long as you have the heart and the passion to do it.

If there’s anything you should take away from this book, it’s that single truth. All that stands between you and success is your desire, what you think about, and the belief to achieve your dreams.

If you want proof of that, then the book you’re presently holding can offer it in spades.

As you read the stories in this book, you’re going to come to a realization: success can come from virtually anywhere. These are the stories of dozens of highly successful individuals who come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, no two of which are alike. Each of them will share with us what they consider to be their “turning points” experiences that have both influenced and helped to put them firmly on the path to success. It’s my hope that the more you learn about the people, places and times that influenced the successful entrepreneurs in this book, the more you’ll come away with the feeling that your own story could easily fit into these pages right next to them.

You will read stories ranging from individuals who started out with a goal no more lofty than saving money for a car, to those who made staggering vows to own their own business by age thirty; from individuals who lived through turbulent decades and faced all types of discrimination, to those who had to overcome internal obstacles in the form of disabilities; from individuals who grew up in a family business that they helped drive to new heights of success, to those who started literally from nothing. The odds are good that you’ll recognize yourself in a lot of these people.

This book is written in such a way that you should be able to just pick it up and read a story or two whenever you happen to have a spare moment. My advice is not to read it all at once. Rather, keep it on hand and carry it around with you, so that you can consult it at your own leisure. My hope is that in so doing, you’ll have something to constantly inspire you - to remind you that it’s not where you’ve come from that matters, but where you’re going. And where you’re going is something that is entirely up to you.

I sincerely hope that reading this book will become a turning point in helping you realize your dreams. Enjoy reading. - Randy Schuster

Turning Points Study Guide