Tom got this email:

Hi Mr. Barnett,

To sum it up quite simply, I just wanted to thank you for your vision of a future worth creating.

I have followed your books and weblog for years and to be honest, since then, your vision of what can be has been one of the strongest constants in my life. I have tried a few times to begin my carrier life working with some really great companies but in the end, I am always drawn back to this innate desire to contribute to your vision.

Last Thursday, I was recommended for selection to Officer Candidate School with the U.S. Army. I report on the 20th of September. I am hoping to branch into Military Intelligence. Illinois will provide me with 4 more years of college for my efforts and I intend to use some of that to acquire a proficiency in a foreign language.

I want to help make this happen. Thank you for helping me orient myself towards such a noble purpose.

At 26 years old, I hope to contribute for many years to come.

Regards,

Tom writes:

Thanks for such a heartfelt message. We all want to connect to purpose in our lives. If I've helped you some in that way, then I'm most honored by the association.

God be with you. Stay in touch.