Here’s what people who have changed their careers (or are in the process) say how it changed their lives

“When I started reading ‘step 1’, my eyes started welling up with tears. It's like you understand what I'm feeling and going through. I scored 14 on the commitment level test, and I can be ‘typed’ as ‘clueless’. Thank you for putting this type of book together.”
--Government worker

“I recently finished your book and left a 24-year career making big bucks, to a brand new career serving senior citizens with dementia. It is the greatest decision I ever made. The book helped me realize that there is more than money. I knew that I was looking to find my passion, and the book helped me put that together. Now I love going to work every day.”
--Thrilled worker in Washington

“I absolutely love my work. In my wildest dreams I wouldn’t have thought I would be doing anything like this. I make more money and generally work fewer hours. Even if the hours are long, most are spent at home in front of my compute. I have flexibility over my time and control over my life.”
--Marie, freelance writer and television producer

“I feel like I’m being who I am and this is what I should be doing. I’m using my strengths and dealing with issues I care about.”
--Beth Ann, therapist

“I really listened to what you had to say and took it to heart and now work from a home office 75% of the time. I am happy to be out of the corporate and cube culture and have a better quality of life. I get to use data, which I like, while also speaking in public and figuring out new products to offer. It’s nice to feel that I have power to make a difference and will be valued (both monetarily and psychologically) for it. I truly feel this is my next step on my path and don’t think I would have realized this quickly how badly it was needed without your talk.”
--Beth, California

“My husband (the former Rabbi turned musician) is in the process of converting our garage into a real recording studio. It is not a cheap proposition, but he is really taking his new career seriously and seems to be driven to succeed. He has also created some songs for the Jewish community – combining his two careers, which is also nice to see.”
--Spouse of former Rabbi, California

“I spent years working for someone else in a job I didn't enjoy. Andrea opened my eyes to the fact that I am more than just a list of degrees on paper. I am a person with versatile skills and a history of achievements. Andrea's systematic methods helped me to identify a job that combined my passions and my strengths. As a result I gained confidence and sought out a job that brings me joy. Andrea taught me that the key to a happy career was identifying a job where I could combine my strengths with my interests. She was absolutely right. I no longer dread getting out of bed to go to work in the morning. As a result I have started my own business and no longer complain about work at the end of the day.”
--Beth, owner of Modern Motive

“I felt hopeless and lost. I was ‘stuck’ in old ways of thinking that were producing unsatisfactory results. Then I discovered this better approach to finding a more satisfying career. Learning this new strategy makes me feel optimistic again.”
--Karen, technical writer