‘Seven months ago, you provided me with (what I thought at the time) a silly diagram of monkeys in a tree. Little did I realize that that silly diagram, along with your masterful coaching would change my thinking, my career, and eventually my life. Gone is the monkey swinging helplessly from that rope. He has been replaced by a guy who better understands his brand, his goals and his direction towards happiness and professional fulfilment. I believe you calculated our time together as 17 hours, which equals roughly two thirds of one day. In the grand scheme of things that seems meaningless and miniscule. I assure you it was anything but. Though I’ve valued our time together on this journey, and am elated with the results I’ve seen so far, I am also saddened that our time has come to an end. I know I still have a lot of work to do, and I hope from time-to-time I can still look to you for guidance. I treasure your mentorship, I appreciate your friendship, and I am thankful for your coaching brilliance. You have made an impact on my life Nick Watkins, and for that I will always be grateful.’