The desire to bring the stories and lessons of the best chefs in the world into one central place stemmed from a heartbreaking email in 2015. A lost soul of a line cook sent a tragic 3AM email that would indefinitely change Chef Chris Hill's perception of the industry he fell in love with as a boy. As a result, Hill set out on to interview the industry's elite , looking to answer the question, 'what does it take to be successful?'. Along the way, he has interviewed some of the world's greatest chefs, including Jeremiah Tower and Frank Stitt, as well as Top Chef's Fabio Viviani, handfuls of James Beard Award Winners, as well as Michelin Star earners. In fact, Hill interviewed Dominique Crenn who currently holds two stars and was awarded 'Best Female Chef in the World'. In this candid, vulnerable book into the lives of the best of the best, Hill shares their stories (triumphs and failures), as well as his own, and the lessons that we can all learn, as it relates to creating success for our careers, and for our lives as a whole. As I started writing a book that I thought people could connect with and hopefully change for the better, I soon found that I was the one changing, and it was upon every eye-opening conversation along the way. I was graced with some powerful stories and lessons that completely shook  and shifted my vision for the book (in the best possible way). The entire process has been cathartic, hopeful and chalked with inspiration. I'm proud to share these stories and spread some good in the world and to have penned a book that needed to written. 'A great feat of reverse-engineering GREATNESS and unearthing it for the masses - Hill shows what it takes to THRIVE in the most challenging industry in the World....' Hill takes a deep dive into what makes for a successful career in the restaurant world, and includes exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading and most respected chefs. He finds the common threads shared by these incredibly successful individuals, plus weaves his own whirlwind, roller-coaster journey up until this point in his career to show a side of the industry that reflect the challenges shared by many - from all walks of life. Chris grew up in Atlanta, then went off to earn a Master's in Marketing - that provided him with a lucrative job in consulting upon graduation that he soon learned to hate. Miserable after a year and a half, Chris made a 180°, followed his heart and passion into the world of cooking and opened his first restaurant at the age of 28 where he grew into the role of executive chef. Having taken his experiences in the corporate world, as well as those in the kitchen, Chris has built a large following centered around TV appearances all over the Southeast U.S., his writing, 2 TEDx talks and his mission of helping industry workers to lead fulfilling, successful careers. He regularly speaks and shares his work on Medium discussing topics such as restaurant leadership, overcoming failure and business/entrepreneurship.