Cole is a high school senior from Carlsbad, California. After undergoing his transformational journey, losing sixty pounds, and overcoming adversity, he has been passionate about empowering other teenagers to unlock their potential for success.

Cole realized that sharing the wisdom he gained from interviewing accomplished individuals could make a big difference for teenagers everywhere. He gleaned lessons from some of the world's most successful business, sports, and entertainment stars through intensive research and numerous interviews.

His story of perseverance in the face of challenges shapes the foundation and mission of this book: to inspire teenagers everywhere to pursue their passions, overcome adversity, and define success on their own terms.

Cole comes from an entrepreneurial family. His entrepreneur father inspired Cole to pursue his dreams at a young age. This book represents Cole's first big step towards achieving his vision of success - not as defined by money or status, but by positively impacting the world and empowering others to find purpose and flourish.