I took training and development programs with Stan, extraordinary programs. An important aspect of our training was acknowledgement. Stan was a fan of acknowledgement. And there we were in a course, sitting next to each other at the back of the room, when the much lauded acknowledgement exercise happened. What do you know. Now I was a fan of acknowledgement too, but I didn't think people ever really went far enough into it. I decided to get into it with Stan. I acknowledged him first, as the most unstoppable stand for humanity. Here he was, a man who completely refused to let anyone pass without knowing themselves as the most extraordinary gift and contribution. Stan was totally and absolutely committed to empowering people. My words struck a chord. It was fantastic. I was quite pleased with myself. Now it was up to Stan and I was sure he could not top me. He started out all right, nothing special, but he just kept piercing into me with his eyes and his ferocious commitment. Soon he had found it, an aspect of my future that I didn't think anyone could see. But Stan saw! Stan told me that I would create a legendary family. I would create a family of unbelievable connectedness and power. We would inspire the world as an awesome example of what's really possible. I was amazed. I had been touched. Stan had created my future.