The most important asset you have as an independent, and the key to any success, is your enthusiasm. Remember to use this book, and other books and training you acquire, as resources that will help you do what you want to do; they are not vouchers that you can trade in for a nice big pot of success.You have to do the work in the learning, and you have to do the work in the creating. And I know you can! Go get 'em!