My Reality Check Bounced! - Jason Ryan Dorsey [92]
I owe the biggest thanks to Kris Puopolo, my brilliant editor at Broadway. Kris championed this book from the very beginning and never wavered. Kris: Thank you for believing in me and the importance of my message.
A special thank-you goes to Jonathan Small, my creative editing resource. Jonathan: Thanks for taking 100 of my words and making them 10! I also must recognize my former professor and dear friend Elota Patton. Thanks for pulling my abstract ideas into one cohesive process. You rock!
I also extend a heartfelt thank-you to my literary agent, Jan Miller at Dupree Miller in Dallas. I walked in off the street and you put me on a plane to New York City.
To the key people I rely on every day to pursue my mission: Sondra, thanks for sticking with me no matter the time zone or obstacle. Remember when I wasn’t old enough to rent a car? Look how far we’ve come! I couldn’t do it without you. To Denise, the love of my life, thanks for being my inspiration, best friend, dance partner, and fiancée. You add meaning to my every moment.
To my family: I wouldn’t be here if you hadn’t encouraged me to chase my dreams, even when they seemed totally unrealistic. Thanks for your love, candid feedback, and constant support. I look forward to our next vacation adventure! Special thanks go to Alanna DeSimio (you go, Sis!), Mom, Dad, John, Randy, Amy, David, and Grandpa.
I owe a HUGE thanks to the people who selflessly allowed me to share their stories in this book. You know who you are. Thanks for trusting me to share something so personal. Your stories make this book powerful.
Finally, I’d like to thank the mentors, advisors, and friends who have been with me every step of the way: Admiral Bob Inman, Angelos Angelou, Adan Armandariz, Alan Blake, Ben Quinto, Bill Miller, Bob Carlquist, Brad Duggan, Chris Weaver, Corey Yulinsky, Damon Brown, Dan Akers, Dr. Kosmetsky, Fred Akers, Jack Canfield, Jay Mechling, Jerry Harris, Jerry Morgan, Jim Vidak, Jimmy Ardoin, Joe Machemehl, Jordan Bean, Josh Solomon, Keith Price, Kenan Thompson, Kyle Frazier, Lisa King, Lou Cinquino, Lowell Leberman, Mark Meussner, Mark Strama, Michael Tashnick, Mike Sheridan, Orlando, Walt Tashnick, Pat Giddis, Patrick Boylan, Peter Laird, Peter Rosenstein, Peter Yarrow, Richard Williams, Richard Wong, Ron Johnson, Scott Friedman, Shelby Carter, Stephen Shang, Teresa Esparza, Tiffany Webb, Tom Segesta, Travis Doss, Woody Frasier, and Zack Lynde.
About the Author
JASON RYAN DORSEY authored his first bestselling book at age eighteen. Since that time, he has spoken to more than 500,000 people around the world. Jason’s books have been used in about 1,500 colleges, schools, corporations, and workforce development programs. He has been featured on NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s The View. To learn more about Jason, visit www.jasondorsey.com or www.myrealitycheckbounced.com.
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Jason Dorsey knows how to inspire an audience! In the last ten years, he has delivered more than one thousand speeches to audiences across the United States and as far away as Egypt, Spain, Finland, and India. Jason has taught corporate executives how to build loyalty with young professionals. He’s helped young professionals get promoted faster and has shown college students of all backgrounds how to land (or create) their dream jobs. Jason’s programs are popular because he blends wildly entertaining stories with specific actions you can take immediately.
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