Reinforcements

Acknowledgments

I just wrote a book about getting people to help you. And if you had any doubts about whether or not I am qualified to write that book, let me put those fears to rest right now. Because I have had a lot of help—so it stands to reason I know something about getting it, right?

For starters, I am, as always, grateful to my mother, Sigrid Grant, who has been my strongest supporter and most valuable adviser. She helps me with everything—and I mean everything—without me ever even having to ask. She’s that good.

Speaking of being that good, thank you to my extraordinary editor-pretty-much-coauthor Sarah Green Carmichael. To say that she saved this book—and my sanity—is not even a tiny exaggeration. Her insights and guidance are everywhere, ...