Mr. Washington is a person who has been educated in this field in an academic setting and has excellent credentials. He also has been educated by his life experiences. Together, with his sincere desire to change people's lives and provide them with the tools that if applied can make a positive impact on their lives, it is this which can allow individuals to live a more healthy and fulfilling life. He is tough, but he is fair, again let me say he is tough BUT HE IS FAIR!. He is often brutally honest, yet he truly cares. He is a credit to his profession, not because he is the greatest academician in his field,no because of his compassion for those who often feel they have no hope. Tear down your barriers and open your heart and minds; If you open up your mind and your heart, and if you apply what he teaches, you may have a chance to point your life in the direction you so desperately want to go; understanding that it is not a drive thru where you place your order, but a place and an environment where you start building the foundation on the type of life you want to lead. ps....Be honest, because you will not fool him, and don't let his humbleness fool you, he understands the human condition and he understands human nature and he may act like he doesn't know what you are saying, but trust me he is 2 maybe 3 steps ahead of you. Honesty will allow you to grow, anything less, will simply hold you back. For me personally, it has been an honor to have been able to know him and his toughness and his compassion creates an environment to grow and to change.