Last month I finally met the man of my dreams! For those of you who know 
me personally, I’d better explain. Actually, he is the man I dream of being as influential and inspirational as. About 6 months ago, I somehow stumbled upon The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. What a phenomenal book! It can help you discover your life purpose, vision, and goals. Although it’s over 400 pages long, it is divided into short chapters that mostly range from 5-10 pages. Each chapter introduces and explains one of the 64 success principles with amazing stories to illustrate real life examples of the principles in action.
Ten years ago before I even knew who Jack was, I used to read inspirational 
stories from the Chicken Soup for the Soul books to my students. There are so many reasons I admire and respect Jack. He graduated from Harvard and chose to teach high school students in Chicago’s inner city. He then went on a quest to discover how to inspire his students who lacked motivation. Jack has shared the knowledge and wisdom he has gained through the numerous books he has written and the seminars he presents. This good-hearted and humble man has uplifted the minds and hearts of millions through his achievement and desire to help people.
On April 30, 2009, I was reading Harv Eker’s book, Secrets of the Millionaire 
Mind. Part of becoming successful is expressing gratitude. Harv suggested writing a letter of thanks to the person who inspires you the most. I chose Jack Canfield. In my letter, I tell Jack the reasons why I admire and honor him. At the end of my letter I wrote, “One of my goals is to inspire other people, which is why I have so much respect and admiration for you. Thank you for inspiring and uplifting humankind. I look forward to meeting you!”
When I wrote my letter to Jack, I didn’t know when I would meet him, but I knew that someday I would. Well, last month my someday arrived! Jack was one of the guest speakers at Principia, an annual week long conference hosted 
by Psi Seminars. The speakers are never announced in advance so I was amazingly delighted; okay downright giddy, when I found out on Jack would be speaking on Tuesday at Principia. I arrived for both of his sessions with plenty of time to ensure I would be sitting front row center. His sessions were endearing, heart-warming, and extremely powerful. In his closing he said the highlights for our week at Principia were still to come.
After his presentations, Jack said he would have two hours to sign autographs 
and pose for photographs. Unfortunately, the two hours was cut to ten minutes due to a change with his flight schedule. Also, his books had not arrived as scheduled. Fortunately for me though, I happened to have my copy of The Success Principles with me and a copy of Jack Canfield’s Key to Living the Law of Attraction. While Jack was signing my book I said to him, “Jack, you were my highlight!” Out of all the speakers scheduled that week, he was the one I had been looking forward to the most. Jack’s smile was priceless. Touching the heart of a man who has inspired millions felt incredible.