Author Name: Mitch Horowitz

I've seen talented people waste promising careers, unlimited support from people, and excellent opportunities, just because they had bad habits in their work and lives. Conversely, I've seen people who seemed very ordinary, but achieved remarkable success as a result of following a few good habits.

But this book isn't about either of these two types of people. It's about more than just developing conventional notions of success or acceptance. It's not about how to enjoy greater happiness, or how to develop into "good enough," or how to reorganize our lives and prioritize them. Rather, it's about how to achieve miracles and make them a recurring and normal part of our lives, not a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My definition of a miracle is very simple: it's an event or circumstance that transcends all normal, ordinary expectations.

I believe in the concept of leverage capture, which is pursuing what you want without caring about anything else. In my opinion, much of the advice, therapy, and self-help talk about “purpose,” “gratitude,” and “meaning” these days is misleading and deceptive; we use these terms as stand-in words to avoid mentioning our true desires in life. True purpose and meaning can be found in personal power—in resourcefulness, exceptional performance, and exemplary self-expression. Whatever your goals, needs, or desires, this book will show you how to attract exceptional (and ethical) opportunities into your life.