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Acknowledgements
This book would not have come about had it not been for some pretty influential people who have come into our lives over the years, and to so many other people who have had an impact on us. If your name is not mentioned here, it is not intentional; you are always in our thoughts on a daily basis.
(G) To My own Personal God you gave me more than a second chance to live my life as you gave it to me. Thank you for believing in me and loving me before I even thought I had it in me.
(G) To Jeroen my business partner, one of the closest friends I have ever had and my brother from another mother. Without you, this book would be packed away in a box collecting dust. Thank you for sharing similar dreams and this journey with me. Long may it prosper and grow.
(G) To Mandi My Bean. I love you and that is all. Together, we went through so much and I would not be the man that I am today had I not had someone like you in my life. You gave me 2 very precious gifts, but more than that, you went through most of this with me.
(G) To Darryn and Savannah 2 of the most amazing blessings God could ever have given to me. You inspire me daily to live my life to its full potential and you make everything worthwhile for me
(G) To Mom without you, I would not be here today and that is that really. The most amazing mom in the whole world, you worked so hard to provide for us and you showed me what can be done when everything is gone. I love you.
(G) To Kerpy Gum where do I start? My little sister who was always the strong one. The one who brought me chocolates and food. The one who sat and changed my bandages when I was too afraid to go to anyone else. The one who brought me to England for the very first time, knowing that it would change my life. Thank you for everything.
(G) To Andy Dude Pape Duuuuuuuuuuudddddeee !!!!!!!! You truly showed me how to lighten up and have fun, no matter what the situation, no matter where you were or who you were with.
(G) To Merie and Luca thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family.
(G) To Dave Doc Humphreys thank you for opening up your home to me and allowing it to be mine too. For sharing your family with me, but also for sharing your philosophy on life with me.
(G) To My 12-Step Gang Claire (Poffadder), Tim, Sarah, Jan and all the other members the meetings, the discussions, the arguments, the laughter and the tears, the hospital visits, the late night calls. It was here that I learnt the most about myself.
(G) To Jorge Sousa the first man I ever fell in love with, but more than that, the man who got me to fall in love with myself. You will always have a truly special place in my heart my friend.
(G) To Keziah Smit this book is a tribute to the courage you showed me and to how you lived your life. You will be in my memories forever and long may you fly with the angels you so fondly spoke about.
(G) To Dan Ardebili your coaching calls pushed so many buttons and your humble knowledge opened up a whole new way of life for me
(G) To Dan Bradbury and Kevin Hall the tools you teach to people truly take their businesses to another level. Sometimes, I guess, it just takes a bit longer for some of us to realise that they apply to us too.
(G) To Rob Gardini you taught me everything I know about construction, and not just of buildings. Through everything, you also supported me and encouraged me like your own son and you taught me how a strong foundation was more important than anything else you could ever build.
(J) To my parents, Jeannette and Louis without you, I would not be who I am and where I am today. Thank you.
(J) To my brother, Dennis you have been a huge role model to me, even without you even noticing it.
(J) To my cousin, Pascal you showed me how to connect with my soul and will be with me forever.
(J) To my grandparents thank you for showing me so much love and warmth.
(J) To my partner Merie you always believe in me and have given me the greatest gift of all our son. Thank you for being the best mother in the world.
(J) To Gareth for just being himself and helping me to be me.
(G & J) To Amy Brann you have supported and encouraged both of us every step of the way and you have shared so much of your knowledge with us.
(G & J) To Johnnie Cass, Duane Alley, Peter Shaw and Christopher Howard - some of the greatest teachers and mentors to have come our way. You all pushed us to limits I never thought achievable, and then past that too.
(G & J) To our family at ThinkBig Education Kate, Dan, Caroline, Jeanine, Monika, Marcos, George, Emma, Shani, Ken, Karen, all the friends we have met during the trainings, the Crew and AV Guys and everyone in Australia thank you for what you do in making the world an amazing place
And to the people that neither of us know personally, but who have had a great influence in our lives and are a daily inspiration in all that we do:
Anthony Robbins
Dr John DeMartini
Deepak Chopra
Robin Sharma
Jim Rohn
Paulo Coehlo