As a mentor and coach, I am fortunate to be able to IMPACT and transform lives. My purpose to create, motivate and inspire people to greatness means that I have an opportunity to change people's lives for the better. That mission inspires and motivates me every single day.In my roles as a performance coach, trainer, speaker and business owner, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the world's best athletes including NFL MVPs, MLB and NBA All-Stars, Super Bowl champions and Olympic gold medalists. I have worked with business owners and executives worth billions of dollars, and as a Mastermind coach I mentor, coach and work with the all types of leaders in the sports-training, health and fitness industries.One thing I tell everyone I work with is that when you have a deep desire to maximize potential and help people become the best version of themselves, then you have the power to transform lives. That is an incredible gift, and it's one that really fires me up!This book that you are holding in your hands has the power to transform your life as well. These eight authors are going to share their stories with you. They are teachers, business owners, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs and coaches. Although they come from all walks of life, they have one thing in common - they are all real people who made a choice to RISE ABOVE the challenges in their lives and use what they have learned to make a meaningful contribution to the world.In these pages you will read about the heartache, the physical pain and the emotional challenges that each of these authors have faced, and you will learn the steps they have taken to overcome their circumstances. You will discover that even in times of deep sorrow, there is hope. You will learn that there are some universal truths about overcoming the odds - steps that every one of us can take when we are faced with something challenging so that we can get better and live the life we were meant to live. And most of all I think yo