It has been both gratifying and humbling for Ray Cole to reflect on the myriad relationships with “winners” that he was able to forge over the course of his broadcasting career. The purpose behind writing Hangin’ with Winners — and occasionally speaking to audiences about them – has been to pass along some insights into a few of the special individuals who enriched his career … and graced his life.

Diane Sawyer, just one of the many “winners” profiled, told Ray that “winning” is not a word she ever gave much thought to during her lifetime. But when pressed in an interview for the book, she said the following: “I think more of the moment when your purpose meets joy. When you feel that you’ve really delivered on something you care about. Where you get to wake up every day and the thing you want to do is the thing that you get to do. And then that somehow makes the world better.” Diane then added, “Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.”

It is Ray’s sincere hope that the following profiles – and the anecdotes and lessons they reveal — will enlighten and serve as inspiration to others in the same way that these “winners” inspired him.

Last Updated: October 22, 2024