Darren Hardy has been involved in the personal development industry for the last sixteen years and is a keynote speaker on TV and radio shows such as CBS, FOX, and CNBC. Hardy was born in February 1971 and was raised by his dad after the divorce of his parents when he was 18 months old. His father instilled in him a philosophy of life to be the exception and not a follower. The author is also a publisher and edits SUCCESS magazine which puts him at a vantage position to interview leading CEOs, entertainers, and performance experts. Hardy is a New York Times best-selling author with books such as The Compound Effect and The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster. He believes that each person has exceptional capabilities and is called to live a life with a particular purpose. The author is committed to helping people achieve their highest potential and live fulfilling lives.