Ray Tiencken, a prominent and successful businessman with an 8th grade education, grew up in very difficult circumstances and mad with the world. He cried himself to sleep many nights as a child asking the question, "Will my life always be like this?" It could have been. But Ray was determined to make another life. And he did. This is his story and it can become your story. Although a self-made man, Ray gives credit to folks who helped him along the way. He also gives credit to God who he believes was and is the key to his success. He spends his days now paying forward and giving back to others. He has helped many people along the way. His story here will no doubt help many who are asking the same question.