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Wow! There are numerous organizations and individuals that have encouraged and inspired me along the way, So, if I forget anyone, please hold it to the limitations of this interview. There are two books that inspired me, 1. Mastery by George Leonard and 2. The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Steve Peters. I recall reading a book entitled Mastery by George Leonard over a decade ago. To this day, it is a book I return to because it reminds me that whenever I am faced with what initially seems to be a difficult task, I know that it will become progressively easier to accomplish and will actually become enjoyable through practice. One of the key takeaways for me is that there are no experts, only learners, so, this encourages me to seek out those learning opportunities that make me a more effective leader and a better person. The second book that influenced me is The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Peters, briefly, the book is about awareness of controlling our emotions in order to deliver our absolute best, whether that is as an athlete or as a universal tool, the concepts presented in the book can help us live a more productive life. Finally, I must give a shoutout to The United States Air Force Recruiting Academy. When I entered the USAF, I was a scrawny, shy, insecure young man, who had come from an unstable home.