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Infinite thanks to...

My eternal Father, to God, because looking through his eyes I could see that each blow was only a wake-up call to what is truly important... love!

The love of Linda, my wife, who lives with me this story of constant learning, but most of all, I thank her for sharing with me the unique experience of creating a new life... I think nothing compares to that! ... Being parents changed us forever.

My children, Jimena, María José and Jorge, who took me to another level of love.

My mom Luz Maria and my dad Jorge, without them, plain and simple, I would not be who I am today... I want to tell you that I do not change anything of what I have lived... and I know that my dad is listening to me from heaven.

My siblings Regina and Javier, taught me to take responsibility very early on... and again love came out to meet me and gave me the strength I needed in those moments; and that same love still keeps us united, even though Javier is no longer with us.

My brothers -in-law Abelardo y Lorenia

To my in-laws Juan Manuel and Herlinda, my brothers-in-law Juan Manuel, Sergio, Teresa, Judith y Stu.

From my mother's uncles-in-law, Humberto (Italian) and Ed (American), I learned the values of perseverance, curiosity, creativity and innovation; they gave me the opportunity to experiment with any idea, no matter how crazy or risky it might be. They also taught me to see opportunities, to be authentic, to be myself, not to live by what people will say... and all this from love.

To my nephews Yamile, Ivanna, Abelardo and Javier.

To my grandfather Gabriel for his wise advice, his teachings and his unconditional and infinite love that taught me to feel that I am important... thank you!

To all these people who influenced my life to be the way it is today:

To my teacher Ramón Valdez Castellanos who taught me how to channel my emotions through the arts such as declamation, mandolin and marimba.

Don Juan Cobo, for taking me to learn about golf.

Professional Lucio Méndez, my first golf teacher.

Gary Player, for being my inspiration as a player and as a human being.

Barry Lotz, for teaching me the art of being a master golf professional.

J.J. Kegan, for teaching me the fundamentals of the golf business in a comprehensive way.

Tom Schneider and the SEAS golf league for lovingly welcoming me as a friend.

Rafael Barajas for everything I have learned, who has allowed me to have the honor of being a GCSAA member for over 14 years.

my friend Carlos Guzman, who took me to meet First Tee and many contacts in FW.

Kevin Long, my friend for everything I have learned, who has allowed me to have the honor of being a coach at First Tee for over 10 years.

Richard Best, my friend, for being my inspiration as an organizational coach.

Rafael Maratea, my friend and brother, who has always been supportive.

Dr. Luis Gaviria, for his life teachings and training as a neuro coach.

Iñigo Soto, for his friendship and his approach to the European golf market.

Anthony Williams, for your friendship and inspire me to make the green industry GREENER!

To all the organizations in the golf industry in the United States for hosting me and allowing me to educate and grow in this fascinating sport and share my knowledge to grow the game of golf.

And to Sandra Camacho Verand, for accompanying me in this my first book, her collaboration in the style correction, her ideas, advice and research of the topics have been very helpful and, above all, she was always very present, I realized that for her this work is more than that... it is part of her life.

And to Giovanny Herrera for his professional academic review and technical advice on each section of this book. His contributions made this work an excellent resource for the reader, seen from the neuroeducation perspective.