The Passion Test

The Passion Test system of clarifying, prioritizing, deepening and aligning yourself with your dreams and purpose has been like a rocket launch for my life, propelling me forward into higher realms of peace, joy and fulfillment I have never known before. Following every step in the process, "working" and living the principles set forth in this powerful book has freed me to utilize the gifts I was given, and Be the person I was meant to be, on a whole new level. I am a counselor and motivational speaker and the Passion Test system has been a great tool in helping my client break free out of their own boxes and begin to fly! This book is not for everyone, only those who truly want to live a passionate, amazing life!

I bought this book because it was recommended to me by someone I trust, but upon starting to read it, I was almost convinced I would return it. Among other things, the writing style is a mess, the voice of the narrator keeps shifting, the design with purple bars down the margins and purple boxes for different texts is irritating. However, I kept reading because I got caught up in the story of the Jane Attwood's trip to India, and I was intrigued about the Passion Test: a method to discover the 5 top things you are passionate about and how to achieve them in your life. <br /> <br />I found the test to be incredibly helpful to me. I am a woman in my mid-30s with a relatively successful career, but I feel that I have always been uncommitted to my profession. Taking the Passion Test helped me to clarify my goals, realize what I like and dislike about my job, and motivate me towards further career growth. It also helped me for personal growth as well, but it was really insight into my professional life that blew me away and made me decide that this is a book worth having around. <br /> <br />One of the things that I like best about this book is that it advocates an active approach to life. Other books that emphasize positive thinking seem to focus on patience and passive acceptance. As a goal-oriented person, I like to take the bull by the horns and set things in motion myself, not wait for them to happen. In that respect, this book is a great motivator. <br /> <br />This book takes as a point of departure the belief in a higher power. It is not for atheists or skeptics. It is regrettable that the negative reviews of this book are what people find the most helpful. Clearly, The Passion Test is not for everyone and could have done with more careful editing, but it is a book that will help people that are at a crossroads in their life, that need to make crucial decisions, and/or that need a little push to propel them towards the road to success.

This book is an excellent "road map" to piggy-back on The Secret. In understanding the concepts represented in The Secret, it can leave you feeling....."Great idea - how do I figure out what I want to be?" The Passion Test helps break the exploration into smaller pieces and "holds your hand" through the process. <br /> <br />I have started a group based around these two books, and will be certifying this summer to become a Passion Test Facilitator.......these concepts are literally life-changing. <br /> <br />Put down the tabloids and embrace 2 books that can change your life. Good luck!