One night, I woke up from a dead sleep and said into the dark, "Pinocchio is such a tragedy." Not able to sleep, I was struck by the thought that Pinocchio is an awful tragedy because he didn't realize he was a miracle; instead he spends the entire story trying to marginalize himself. He desperately wanted to be a "real boy" instead of realizing the supernatural phenomenon he was. He was a talking pile of sticks, after all. Pinocchio is a cautionary tale for successful leaders and entrepreneurs who want to unlock the miraculous in themselves and others.

Don't make the same mistake Pinocchio made by desiring to become "normal." Commit yourself and your miracle to the process because there are no shortcuts to fully alive dreams. When outside forces bring their abilities to bear on your behalf, you will be ready because you will have planted the seeds and participated in the process. Your dream is worth the effort you will need to bring it to pass, so commit to the process and move forward. Plant today for tomorrow's success because dreams really do come true. If you are interested in getting the miraculous out of yourself and your team, then open this book and start reading!