The man who has lived a classic rags-to-riches life story turns his passion for daring and challenge into life lessons on personal and professional achievement. The genius behind the wildly popular "Survivor" series, Mark Burnett is now the hottest producer in television. What most people dont know, however, is that Burnett has his own survival story to tell, and its every bit as riveting as the show...

About the Author: Mark Burnett is an Emmy-winning producer and founder of the Eco-Challenge -- a series of extreme sports events that have aired on MTV, ESPN, Discovery Channel, and the USA Network. His CBS series Survivor and Survivor II are among the most popular in television history. In addition to producing, Burnett is an avid extreme sportsman who also speaks frequently on leadership and team-building for corporations worldwide. A former member of the famed British Army Parachute Regiment, certified skydiver, and white water guide, he lives in Los Angeles, but is known from Pulau Tiga to the Australian Outback.