Testimonials

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

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

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

I am excited to keep the flame going!

-Name Withheld - California