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Writing a book can be a daunting challenge: collecting thoughts, theories, research and practical examples, and distilling it into a body of work that is simple, adds value and enriches the lives of those that read it. It's a task that has glorious moments and many mind-numbing challenges; it's a task that I couldn't have completed without assistance and support from a band of loved ones, friends and colleagues.

It's these groups of believers who over many years have provided insight, challenged my thinking and kept me on the path. I'd like to acknowledge their contribution.

Business leaders – More than 60 large corporations and hundreds of senior executives have contributed, over many years, to my bank of knowledge. Special thanks for their support go to David Mathlin; Steve Weston; Brian Benari; Trent Alston; Jennifer Wheatley; Mark Smith; Anna Gladman; Cheryl Williams; Varina Nissen; Leanne Christie; Angela Howard; Drew Hall; Andre Szarukan; Trevor Scott; Dean Nalder; Russell Peace; Neil Duncan; Steve Cullen; Jeremy Topple; Quentin Jones; Lincoln Crawley; Gary Waldron; and Mark Busine.

Sports leaders – The elite sporting community has been a crucial partner in the development and practice of FIT. Their willingness to explore, provide feedback and focus on sporting outcomes provided strong direction; and excellent support has seen this material tested at the highest level on the world stage. Thank you to the coaches, players, managers and support staff in cricket, rugby union, equestrian, rugby league and golf. Special mention goes to Ben Smith and his PDMs; Sean Easey; Bob Parry; the NUP and UHPP; Simon Taufel; Andrew Coles; Lyndon Bray; Scott Young; Steve Walsh; SANZAR PMT; SANZAR Referee Panel; Joel Jutge; John Connelly; Robbie Deans; Chris Hickey; Mike Foley; Phil Waugh; Phil Thomson; Chris Webb; Prue Barrett; Eventing WEG and Olympic Teams; Tim Horan; Grant Hackett; Justin Langer; David Gallop; Paul Heptonstall; David Rollo; Brett and Sally Rumford; Ian Davies; Andrew and Ashley Dodt; and Pat Wilson.

Hogan Partners – Without a strong, credible tool FIT would just be a difficult-to-prove concept. The team at Hogan Assessment Systems has supported my efforts over the past ten years and allowed me to take their inventories into areas where fit really matters. I'd like to especially thank Shayne Nealon; Peter Berry; Elliot Sparkes; Sam Fowler; Daniel Yee; Lynn Taravel; Trisha Haly; all the team at PBC in Australia; Bob Hogan; Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic; and the HAS Team.

Professional colleagues – Sharing ideas and striving for accuracy and excellence would not have been possible without a strong peer network. Thank you to the team at Melbourne Business School, and for enduring support from Tony Pensabene, Ross Anderson, Terri Mandler, Doug MacKie, Michael Donovan, Craig Hawke, Michael Curtain, Peter Bryant, Ross Reekie, Murray Kelly and Stephen Balogh. A special thanks to Karen McCreadie for her wonderful editing skills and ability to assist in crystallising concepts, for providing guidance in times of chaos and for challenging my thinking as this book took shape.

Family – My father, Lance, who has always seen my bright side; and my mother, Norma, who gave her loving support but passed before seeing the final manuscript published.

And finally to my wonderful girls Jennifer and Sophia. Thank you for your support and encouragement in times when I needed it most, for your insightful perspectives and for believing in me.