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Turn Your Passion Into Profit

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In the last 20 years, I have read a few hundred self-help and start-your-own-business books. Usually I read a book, get maybe 1 or 2 helpful ideas and then move on to the next. THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT because it combines so many of the concepts from other books into one volume. It combines ideas and exercises for discovering your passion with examples of people who have done it and moves into marketing, selling, and even filling out IRS forms! The section on making money on internet alone is worth the price of the book. The writing style is simple, clear, concise and the book is well organized. As an African-American, I really appreciated the diversity in the examples of folks who started their own unusual businesses. The rhyming poetry sprinkled throughout the book was a treat and really drove the concepts home. I am recommending it to all my friends.

The chart on page 126 is worth the price of the book alone.

Combining your role as a "Creator", "Savior", "Guru" or "Guide" - according to the light personality profile in the book - it gives you an excellent idea trigger sheet that helps you create moneymaking products and services from your passion.

Combine your skills/gifts with products/services with values/benefits for "your chosen people" (your target group) and you'll have brainstormed a dozen of doable ideas in just 15 minutes.

The journaling exersices helps you find your passion, your skills - and "your chosen people".

Use this book, really use it, combined with the plotting and planning tools in Barbara Sher's "Wishcraft", to make a difference in your life... and perhaps in the world.

I loved this book because it takes you through the process of having an idea and bringing it to life in tangible form. The author writes in simple, plain english. He writes as though you are a friend that he's talking to. That made it easy for me understand.

I particuarly appreciate chapters 8-10 which provide the nitty gritty details that one needs to know in order to start a business but it's provided in a very engaging and entertaining way. It's not boring or dry. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get throught it!

I've owned this book for some time now, but I still find myself constantly referring to it whenever I need insight on business related matters. The information included in the book is not only relevant to the small business owner, but it's practical and logical - making my life as an entrepreneur just a bit more manageable! No small business owner should be without a copy.

I absolutely recommend this book for everyone who is frustrated with working 9 to 5 and is ready to make money doing what they love!! I use this book on a daily basis! It's highly motivating and inspiring! This book is for anyone who has a gut feeling that something better exists than a 'job'. The author really 'walks the talk' and offers a great deal of information in this book. Even if you're not sure what your passion is, you must read this book!!

I always preface my reviews of these type of books this way:

Treat these books like a Chinese Buffet: Take what you need and leave the rest for the next man.

After reading Mr. Goodridge's book and listening to him on an Internet interview, I've found very valuable information. In fact, I've made this book the main textbook in an upcoming entrepreneurial course I've designed. Although there is information that is relevant to residents of New York state, anyone in the US can use this book to take their "passion" and convert it into profit.

What was helpful to me was his thing about "reality reconstruction" and how when one chooses to pursue the entrepreneurial path, everything that does not serve the "endgame" must be removed. I think that is a very critical aspect of pursuing the entrepreneurial path. How strong are we to stay focused in the face of those who will be nay sayers and others that oppose our path to entrepreneurial success?

I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to achieve independence in doing what they love to do.......

I'm a big fan of Walt and his series of books. So
it's interesting to see the plethora of similar books
with pretty much the same title hitting the market
every year. Don't be fooled by the imitations. This
is still the most unique of all. No one has created
quite the same mix of spiritual principles and specific
steps to get you thinking the same way. As a client
of Walt's I can attest that he's got something unique
to offer more so than simply case studies. Get this
one and stick to it.

As an author,artist and activist, I've found
this book to be an incredibly beneficial resource.
I'm amazed at how thoroughly the author has gathered
information for real life application. While shelves
are overflowing with self-help material, one can easily
be dazzled by the many titles, I recommend you focus on
this one. It's helpful in numerous and significant ways.
The guideposts are all here. You only need to make the
commitment to change what's not working and go
for what will work for you and Turn Your Passion
Into Profit will help you with that process."

Wonderful book, very helpful,inspirational and informative.

Good investment of time and money.

Thanx Walt for your help!

"Walt F.J. Goodridge has produced a special book: Turn Your Passion Into Profit....hits right to the center, the heart of God's communication with his children when Walt writes about Miracle Moments, Divine Ideas conceived in a place other than your own mind. One's passion is divine idea slowly raised to perfection, Walt intimates. Wonderful and informative book!"