For the longest time, I have been intrigued by the various ways people express their lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, due to my own personal struggle with this common problem, which for me lasted well over two decades. The very choice of expression itself can sometimes be indicative of the magnitude of this lack of faith in oneself, a choice that can be deliberate or unconscious, depending on an individual’s degree of self-awareness when it comes to their sense of self-worth and ability to handle certain life challenges.

I have found the moment you settle with the idea that your current limitations are an unsurpassable given, is oftentimes the moment you become comfortable with not asking the best of yourself, not seeking out the best for yourself, and not challenging yourself into finding out what truly are the best solutions to your unique challenges.

This book is about creating solid and lasting self-confidence by adopting a meticulous elevation process encompassing every essential aspect of your life. The purpose of the book is to increase your understanding of why each of these aspects is relevant to your well-being in terms of long-term self-appreciation and prosperity.

It all boils down to a truth that has been uttered and written about millions of times, so strikingly simple yet perplexingly elusive to millions of potentially successful people across countless generations over centuries of human history — the truth about the difference between an argument and an excuse. Those who, for whatever reasons, have not learned or will not learn to differentiate between these two crucially opposite categories, have never been and will never be able to hold themselves accountable when creating and pursuing life-changing goals. Instead, they will keep waiting for someone else to take care of their problems, or they will always look for someone to blame for their problems.

However, things can be turned around at any point in your life, should you choose to implement a meaningful change and take full responsibility for your choices. This book is for those who are in the process of making that choice. Of course, I don’t know your situation. I can only reliably reflect on the experience of changing my life as related to my own past detrimental mindset. And, based on some still quite vivid memories of that mindset, I have a very strong feeling that if I could do it, so can you. In fact, I know you can do it!