Mason, a forty-three-year-old organizational consultant and executive coach living in Nashville, was enjoying great success as an entrepreneur. His calendar was packed, and he was clearly a leader in his field. His extraordinary work ethic and commitment to providing for his family drove him to work long hours with little time for himself. He set goals every January and reached or exceeded them every year without exception.

Early in his career, Mason was drawn to music, film, and the arts. When he was twenty-six, he went to film school and worked as a studio musician. After a couple years of lean paychecks and unpredictable gigs, Mason felt he needed to create a more secure future. So, he buried his artistic talent and devoted himself to a business career…..