You can do this! You just have to believe.

These experiences became the basis of this book, a guide for new (and seasoned) leaders

For three years, I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into being the best head of school I could be.

And then, one day, it all ended.

Eight years and one month ago, I was out of work and needed to start again.

Thousands of miles away from where I grew up and where all of my family and friends lived.

Entering a field that I knew little about and had no reputation to speak of.

Relocating my family to a small, grungy house that had "potential," because that was all that we could afford in our new, more expensive community.

It was a dark time in my life.

But, I had promised myself then that I would never again be beholden to others for my income.

So, I hung a shingle and got to work.

Learning. Writing. Pursuing a Doctorate.

Hustling.

And coaching my brains out.

Doing whatever I could to get by while building this thing.

Never doubting that I could do it, so long as I kept going.

And continuing to believe in my abilities.

Without question, those first years were tough.

No matter how much the business was growing, I couldn't quite dig us out of the deep hole that had been dug during those first few months with no income.

It took me years to get myself to a place where I could comfortably provide for my family.

Thank G-d, I am there now.

But I often wondered if and when it might happen.

Self-doubt affects us all.

We ask ourselves, "Am I good enough?" "Will I make it before my nest egg runs dry?" "Am I just kidding myself?"

I'm here to say that if you believe in yourself and are willing to put in the work, good things will come!