After 31 years in the United States Air Force and looking back on my career, I decided to write a book that captures the ups and downs of my career and lessons learned. I hope this book provides valuable advice to those who seek personal growth. Whether you are in the military, a civilian, or self-employed, this book can be used as a guide to "Maximize Your Potential." After considering several titles for this book, I settled on "Maximize Your Potential." The title is self-explanatory; however, I chose it because very few people truly live up to their potential. This is a self-help book that will provide every individual who reads it with an opportunity to self-reflect, analyze progression towards goals and gain access to tools that will improve their current situation. Maximizing your potential is a state of being and requires continuous improvement. The stories and examples in the book reflect personal experiences that have influenced my thinking and the utilization of lessons learned to motivate me to "Maximize My Potential."