George Leonard was an American author, editor, and teacher who wrote a great deal on human potential and education. His contributions to the investigation of human potential were noteworthy, and his work cut across several fields. His well-known novels “Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment,”  “The Silent Pulse,” and “Walking on the Edge of the World.” People who want to reach their potential, live in the present, and become masters still find inspiration in George Leonard's legacy.