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Hi Craig,
Happy New Year! I have been reading your newsletters for at
least a year or more, and I can honestly say that the January
2007 edition really struck me and gave me some much needed
inspiration for making some changes in my work life.
I am going to start with some small steps like you recommended,
and hopefully they will lead to something much bigger!
Thanks,
-Tony
After reading Craig's book, P is for Perfect, Your Perfect
Vocational Day, and having a 30-minute coaching session, I
feel unstoppable in pursuing my true calling in living a vocational
life of passion and purpose instead of just existing in a
job during my mid-life years. Practical exercises and insightful
personal anecdotes make the book a must-read for any
mid-lifer aspiring to vocational greatness and personal coaching
sessions will propel you to take the practical steps to get
there.
-Regards, Michelle
www.winningproof.com
If you count the minutes from the time you arrive at work until
your workday ends when you can return home, then you may be
ready for a bold transition from your current employment to
’your perfect vocation’. If so, then you may find
"P Is For Perfect" by Craig Nathanson a godsend. He
guides you methodically step by step toward your "own"
Perfect Vocational Day, and ends with "The Vocational Passion
Assessment" which he defines as a "Tool for reflection
and action". Focus on the content of this book and be empowered
to find "your perfect vocational day"
-Linda Davis Kyle- Pathways Book Review-
Spring 04
P Is For Perfect is a fantastic book. You have to admire Craig
Nathanson's courage for sharing his story and his ideas for
others to follow.
- Yanfang Yang- China
Your Perfect Ps have given us the silent P of Permission,
permission to follow our dreams.
-J.B Humphrey, M.D. - California
In transition? Take the time and read and work through Craig
Nathansons comprehensive ten-step process.
-Robert Garrow, Canada Author, Ahoy
Mates, Leadership lessons from successful pirates
Craig Nathanson shares his vocational journey, sharing how he
achieved his Perfect Vocational Day
Craig outlines how anyone can achieve his/her perfect vocational
day by creating a vocational road map. I found this book to
be insightful, practical and inspirational.
-Rosemary Rodriquez - California
This book is both enjoyable and informative. P is for Perfect
made me think about what's most important in life. After all,
we all have a limited time on this earth. We should spend this
time doing what it is that we actually love. I would recommend
this book to anyone and everyone who wants to know how to live
a more fuller and a more meaningful life. Excellent book! :)
-Sofia Chughtai - California
Craig Nathanson's book is like a walk through nature in the
middle of a smoggy city. It's so refreshing to have someone
tell us it's OK to want to do something else for a living; it's
OK to stop choosing just on the basis of money. And he's walked
the talk when he tells us that it can be difficult to make a
change when everyone around you has trouble accepting the new
you. I have read many books about finding my true vocation,
and I have taken every personality and aptitude test ever invented,
I think, and this is the first place that I have ever found
any answers to the problem "But what if I don't know what
I want to do??" I would highly recommend this book to anyone
who is not perfectly happy with the way they spend their day.
The exercises in the book will really help you to focus on what
is really important and what it is that you are meant to do.
-Anita Flegg, Author, "Hypoglycemia:
The other sugar disease", Canada
This book is perfect for baby boomers who are questioning the
value of their work they do.
-Judith Schwartz - California
I really enjoyed P is For Perfect! It definitely is a book with
a difference. Very Personable!
-Susan Jennings, Author, "Save
some for me: Inspiration for single mothers and the people who
love them"
P is for Perfect is well worth the read!
This book is a very good resource, especially if you are a
person in mid-life who is considering a career change. Craig's
writing essentially provides "permission" to look
outside the box of our current vocations and consider moving
into fields where we have more passion. A bit of a scary concept
- at least for me. The book is well written and appears to
come from the heart. Included are numerous exercises to work
through. This book won't solve all your employment issues,
but if you are seriously considering a career change, it may
provide the "push" that you need.
-Doug and Roberta - San Francisco,
Ca
Hi Craig
Just read your article "Happiness and Work: Your Life
Depends On It" on businessknowhow.com.
The article really rang true for me and gave me a real lift
as I am about to take a mid-life change of direction.
Thanks for the encouragement.
-Simon
I wish I had found this program 10 years ago. But as you
say, it's never too late to make changes-and I'm seeing them
happen in my life right now as I follow your program. Thank
you."
-Mary-Beth
"Many times I find myself overwhelmed by my one thousand
new ideas that pop into my head every day. Craig's e-book
has been extremely useful in keeping me focused and directed
towards my goal."
-Anne
Craig's "10 P's" is a great vocational guidebook.
Working through the "10 P's" inspired me - even
at 55 years old, that it's never too late to discover, and
pursue, your true vocational passion. Don't procrastinate
another day, pick up Craig's book and prepare for your vocational
journey.
-Cathy
Craig, As you say, it's never too late to make changes-and
I'm seeing them happen in my life right now as I follow your
program. Thank you."
I realized during our brief four months of discussions that
I needed to work towards my own business ventures with the
goal of leaving corporate America as an employee. I am now
progressing toward that path with a very focused
plan.
-Ross Yukolis
"Wow! What a great program - everything I need to change
my life is in one place. Thank you, Craig, for creating this
wonderful tool. Its value is priceless."
-Ajish, India
"I'm thinking about all the people in my life who would
benefit from this e-workbook. I can't decide who I'd like
to get it for first!"
-Suzanne Kincaid, Author
Financial Freedom On $1 A Day
"I love Craig Nathanson's work. And I love his E-Workbook
"Discover and Live Your Passion 365 Days a Year."
-Frank Traditi- Author Get Hired Now
Books and CDs
Craig,
Loved your CD, Discover and live your passion-
Too many people wallow in cubicle land in my opinion without
any meaning or significance to their work. You had a great
line from your audio CD, "I just could not keep doing
work that had no meaning to me anymore."
I think as you get older you just don't want to play the
games anymore. You're looking for something bigger and more
significant in your life. You don't want to submit a resume
and go through the beauty contest again. No more stupid job
fairs and filling out mindless employment applications. You
don't want to work for a 30 yr. old boss. You don't even want
a boss
telling you what to do. From the book 'Half Time' and its
sequels it says you move from Success to Significance and
then in very old age to Surrender. Of course with your no
retirement vocational attitude, I'd think you'd never surrender
except in those last few days if you're lucky enough and old
enough to be in a nursing home and know its your time to go.
Great food for thought, all your pearls of wisdom!
-Gary - Dallas, TX
This CD is an in-studio version of Craig's popular talk on
"How to Discover and Live Your Passion Now", based
on his book, "P is for Perfect: Your Perfect Vocational
Day" (2003).
Embracing change is not something most individuals do naturally.
Craig Nathanson's CD offers a walk through guide to individuals
willing to do a little work on themselves for themselves.
Craig does an admirable job of engaging the listener to follow
through to the next step or next "P". The people,
to whom I would recommend this audio CD, are not necessarily
limited to what Craig Nathanson identifies as his target audience.
I believe the tool has more potential than the direction he
has focused it in. Craig's initial personal examples of why
embracing change is necessary refer to some pretty dire situations
at an income level of which the majority of people can only
aspire. The "Prescription" he offers for Living
your Passion Now is suitable for many people of all ages and
situations. Craig's "10 P plan" can be just as applicable
to the average individual and includes examples which are
noted further on in the CD.
In the final "Putting it all Together" portion
of the CD, Craig makes the point that this is a very personal
process. He cautions to "not expect others to jump on
your bandwagon". I interpret this to mean you must be
your own cheerleader as you begin acting like the person you
want to be. This advice would be useful at the beginning of
the CD presentation as well, to acclimatize listeners to the
"thinking about self" process.
Craig makes a great point that "it is our negativity
that stops our creativity" and goes further to caution
that this negativity can be fueled by those around us. When
presenting a plan as personal as this one it is good to remind
the listeners that they are responsible to protect themselves
from their environment if it is restraining their creativity
or blocking them from taking action. Promoting ownership (another
P) is the key strength which runs throughout the presentation.
-Joy Hanley manages Academic Co-op
Programs for Saint Francis Xavier University, recognized 3
years in a row as Canada's #1 Undergraduate University
The speaking event you gave at Cal State East Bay was absolutely
wonderful. The students loved your presentation and enjoyed
it. It definitely gave us something to think about. You make
a difference in people's lives- thank you!
-Ricky Wu, Zeta Tau Chapter of Delta
Sigma Pi
All of us were energized by Craig's presentation. It's
not every day that you are asked to think about the purpose
of your life. Craig not only encourages this, he also provides
a method for doing so. After his talk everyone was buzzing,
not only about what they would really like to do, but also
how they might accomplish it. Thank you again, Craig, for
a delightful
experience.
- Peter
Craig Nathanson's seminar was very inspirational and
gave great advice on how to pursue what you really want to
do in life.
- Brandon
Mr. Nathanson is an extraordinary human being with the dedication
and heart of moving people in the right direction, just what
the world needs more of. I thank you."
-Kenneth Wong
Craig Nathanson is a very inspiring speaker. As a college
student lost in many career choices and trying to get through
college, he helped me get one step ahead towards achieving
my goal and figuring out what I truly want to do in life Thanks!
- Phil
"Craig Nathanson is an exceptional inspiring speaker.
He helped me understand what my purpose in life is and do
what I love."
- Tri Tang
Although I have not reached my mid-life yet, Craig Nathanson
had demonstrated that his ideas of pursuing your vocational
passion can apply to anyone of any age and it is never too
early to start. I have taken two of his workshops
and both were full of energy making the time go by quickly
and yet we learned so much! I walked away
from each of his workshops enlightened with lessons that can
only be taught by someone who is passionate about what he
is doing.
When I took his first workshop, less than a year and a half
ago, age the age of 29, I had been at the point in my life
where I dreaded getting up in the mornings to go to work and
constantly looking forward to the weekends, however, I was
afraid of leaving since I had a mortgage to pay and did not
want to give up the benefits. I contemplated other investment
firms but did not pursue anything as I was not sure if leaving
one corporation for another would really resolve the issue.
I never considered anything outside of that realm until I
had taken Craig Nathanson's workshop. It helped me identify
what my passion was and realize that the possibilities are
endless and that was the catalyst for me taking that leap
towards a completely new career change from investments and
finance to travel and honeymoon planning and have since invested
in a travel/honeymoon/resort wedding franchise (www.joycez.allabouthoneymoons.com).
It is so refreshing to meet someone that validates how important
it is to try and pursue something we are passionate about
as for many of us, retirement may not be within our reach,
so why not do something we love where we would have no desire
to retire.
Joyce
Excellent presentation, every one was so inspired, as for
my self I have been giving my future a lot of thought, and
Craig's presentation helped me out, and made me think of what
I will be doing later on in life.
Shirley
I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Nathansons presentation. I felt
he spoke well with clarity, he captured the attention of the
entire audience, and most of all touched on things or events
that are relevant in today's working and social world. He
gave people a better perspective of their own lives and decisions
that they will make later on in life. His presentation
made me look twice at my own personal short and long term
goals, career and family that make me think.
"What is most important to me"?
Theresa
Craig,
Many thanks to your speaking at CSIX. On behalf of CSIX,
we really appreciated. Your words had touch many of us and
we had learned the true meaning of Passion
Best regards,
-Henry Lu
Craig’s time was limited, so he focused on
the important motivational messages. He adeptly conveyed three
key points. First, through storytelling, he carried attendees
along the emotional path that leads to choosing to make a
life change. Second, he presented how self-change, rooted
in vocational passion, will exponentially impact relationships
and outlook for the better. Lastly, he outlined steps, hurdles
and strategies of re-wiring our life. Craig's easy to grasp
Ten P's made note taking a breeze. As they say – the rest
is up to us!
Connie D'Aura
Catholic Networking Night
Craig,
Many thanks for attending our conference and guiding our audience
to their passion. Your talk made us restless for finding our
own passion and working towards it. Thanks again for all your
help!
Natasha Raja
Marketing Director
Network of Indian Professionals
Craig, I would like to thank you for speaking
to our group. Your message about finding your passion was
well received and appreciated by our members. I hope to have
the opportunity for you to speak to our group again. Regards,
Douglas Herz Moderator, CSIX East Bay
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Craig speaks of hope and possibility. He speaks
also with integrity and his whole heart. I came from a place
where I knew what I loved and what I am passionate about,
but was having trouble articulating it and figuring out how
to get there from where I was. With his encouragement and
practical assignments, such as writing a future bio, I was
able to create a picture of who I am and also create a brand
new resume that reflected that new picture of my true self.
I had the same resume for 10 years, so it was no small feat!!!
He gave me much needed feedback as well as countless ideas,
which I have already put into action. I am transitioning from
a career in which I am somewhat successful and decently paid,
but not truly doing my heart's desire, to one in which I am
passionate about and know that with perseverance, I will be
even more successful in since I believe it was what I was
born to do! I spent all my life attempting to live a life
based on obligation and trying to make other people happy,
which is how I ended up in a career that was not suited for
me. What I realized that my first order of business is to
do what makes me happy, and I do believe I am now doing something
better for the world. I highly recommend Craig's services
to help you manifest your heart's desire.
Linda M., Washington, D.C.
Craig,The workshop that you gave to General
Motors Baltimore Women in Manufacturing Organization was well
received by the attendees. In speaking with each of the women
after the event, it was apparent that everyone brought something
very personal away from the workshop that they hadn't considered
previously. It was important for our group to actually take
some time to reflect on what our vision of our perfect vocational
day could be. Thank you for your time and insight!
-Kate Williams, Chair-TMIE
General Motors-Powertrain- Baltimore
Operations
Dear Craig, Thanks for your efforts. You were a great radio
guest. -Ron Visconti- KNEW Radio-
Job Talk
Thanks so much for giving your talk to us. Very inspirational!!
-Ginger Klasnich- Director Alameda
and Contra Costa county development
Craig, Your talk to us was inspiring and gave us all much to
think about! -Stockton office
of EDD
I love the way you think! -Bobbi
Dolon- California
Craig, I cannot tell you how many people LOVED your presentation.
You are a dynamic speaker and so articulate; friendly and really
good putting humor into the talk. Plus, you made a lot of people
think!
Thanks again Craig. You’re one of few that make a difference
-Terry Thomas- International Association
of Administrative Professionals- California
Great talk!! I am currently reading ‘’P Is For Perfect:
Your Perfect Vocational Day’’ to learn more about
finding my vocational passion.
Thank You, -Steve Scandalis-
California
I loved your workshop. Thanks for everything! Really learned
a lot.
-Gisele Mogan - Toronto
Thanks for sharing your passion! This workshop jolted me!! Thanks.
-Debra Pereira - Toronto
Craig, Thanks for being one of my inspirational teachers. I
know you are destined to touch many lives. Your workshop here
in Canada touched many. Many Blessings,
-Diane - Toronto
Your ten steps really convey things in a simple and basic way!
I really enjoyed your talk.
-Lloyd Stensrud - California
Inspiring workshop! I have been waiting for something like this
for the last five years. Thank You!
-Washington D.C
Motivational, Inspiring and appreciate the opportunity to learn
from you and re-think my future!
I am excited to keep the flame going!
-Name Withheld - California
Your workshop was very interesting and thought provoking. It
made me really focus on thinking about what I want out of life
and to put together a plan to achieve it. Thank you for your
insight.
-Monte Slavens- California
I found this workshop very refreshing. Craig provides some very
useful tools to help you identify your vocational passions.
-Kevin Fuller - California
Very good!!!!
-Name Withheld - California
Thank you!!!! I see your committment to your message!
-Catherine Marrs - California
I enjoyed this workshop so much. A great start for just what
I need!
-Name Withheld - California
Thanks so much for helping me push my passion to the forefront.
-Doug Babcock - California
A great overview. Simple, quick and practical.
-Washington, D.C.
Craig, Thank you for your stimulating talk which gave me food
for thought and action! You are BEST speaker I have heard. You
reminded me how important it is to focus on what brings joy.
Thanks again for making my day sunny!
-Gina Drakes - California
Craig, Thanks to your skills and talents, I have been reminded
to rely on my own
-Larry Hausen - California
Craig, Your sharing your experience, strength and hope provide
inspiration to those who that have been caught up in corporate
downsizing. Just loved your workshop!
-Catherine - California
I feel inspired after your workshop!
-Washington, D.C.
Craig, Your talk helped provided direction to my own transition!
Thank You!
-Larry Pennington - California
The workshop was timely and very easy to follow. I highly recommend
this workshop for anyone who wants more out of their life! This
workshop helps people progress with confidence!
-Dr. Pat Hayden - Washington, D.C.
Craig, Your talk was excellent! You are definitely doing what
the Lord put you on the earth to do! Bravo! Keep up the good
work.
-Laura Edwards - California
Craig, I have learned so much from you. I use everything each
and every day!
-Marcia Fuller - California
This was excellent! Thank you so much. The choice of terms and
simplicity of the concepts is refreshing!
-Helene - Washington, D.C.
Your workshop gave me a construct with which to further pursue
my interests and talents that I have. Your workshop will really
help me to carry out my goals and live a very interesting life!
-Todd Johns - Washington, D.C.
I am now comfortable discussing self assessment...Thanks so
much Craig Nathanson.
-Sugi Shiva - California
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