During a time when I lost my relationship, home, job and stability this book changed it all. Before reading this wonderful life changing novel I thought that everything in my life was not in my control. This book dissects the people, actions, material things, and attitudes that hold you back from your potential. This novel allows you to understand and question everything that has not been achieved yet in your life. This is a great book. I loved it soo much to the point where I bought 10 copies as Christmas gifts because I feel that this book arms you with the ammunition to realize that you deserve better. It is absolutely wonderful and you must read this novel if you have not done so. Realize that when you wake up tomorrow, you can change everything and anything about your life that you don't like. You are in control. It even touches on those pesky family members that hold you back and how to deal with them and life's failures. I'm not where I want to be right now, but this book is a great reference when I feel that I've lost some drive or focus.