Conversational, witty, and surprisingly warm, The Ideal gives readers specific steps on *how* to understand and accept the tremendous power of our existing self. Deconstructing the word "Ideal" into smaller component words and their respective meanings (I, Id, Idea, Deal, Ideal), author John Clark III explains how each word contributes to our self-knowledge. In a simple, self-questioning book, he asks readers to examine themselves, their strengths, and their priorities to solve their problems, transform their situations, accomplish their goals, and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Whether you are seeking additional money, better relationships, improved health, or any other tangible asset, The Ideal is literally a real-life guide to your next level of achievement. The Ideal provides the knowledge and the navigation tools so that you can say with William Henley in Invictus, "I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul." Publisher s note: This is the monochrome edition, which is in black and white. A full-color edition is also available (ISBN 978-0-9820307-3-8).