TeAM YYePG Digitally signed by TeAM YYePG DN: cn=TeAM YYePG, c=US, o=TeAM YYePG, ou=TeAM YYePG, email=yyepg@msn.com Reason: I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Date: 2005.05.26 21:14:44 +08'00' More Praise for Pursuit of Passionate Purpose “A great process for living a life of passion while achieving your heart’s desire Full of real-life examples that will inspire you to look deep at your life, your business and your dreams, then move forward with clarity and purpose.” —Larry Winget Author of Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get a Life! “In the many years I have known Theresa Szczurek, she proved to be the epitome of passionate purpose herself, with unf lagging energy and generosity to the many people she affects Her book is another expression of passionate purpose written with style It will help all it touches It’s a great business book.” —Margaret Hansson Inventor of the baby carrier, founder of Gerry Baby Products Company, and Chair, Purecycle Corporation and ERTH Technologies, Inc “As usual, Dr Szczurek has written an excellent book with lots of practical guidance for those who are searching for their own passionate pursuit in their career The structured program, detailed in the book, will be a great help to those who are intent on finding the career that will get rid of the ‘Do I have to go to work today?’ syndrome.” —Don Vanlandingham Retired Chairman and CEO, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp “Buy this book and discover that even with all of life’s uncertainties and surprises, there is a process that can lead you to success Discover the power of ideas like the Allowing Strategy and how they can lead you to follow your natural path to fulfillment in your work and your life.” —Joe Calloway Author of Becoming a Category of One “By sharing true stories of wisdom from 80 people, Theresa Szczurek inspires us all to create the life we want to live, on purpose, with passion Her exciting book teaches the premise, path, and outcome to actualize this success, both personally and professionally.” —LeAnn Thieman Coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Nurse ’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman’s Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Caregiver ’s Soul “In the process of living life, certain questions start to percolate: What is my purpose? What I care about? What should I about it? In business as in life, the answers come from personal discovery Theresa Szczurek’s book offers extremely practical advice, and stories from her research provide companionship along the way.” —Cynthia Kneen Management consultant, author of the award-winning book, Awake Mind, Open Heart, and Shambhala Warrior Training “When achievers make decisions to change their direction, they frequently are alone in their process Theresa provides excellent insights into how successful people pass through their circle of change to revitalize themselves and discover their next passionate pursuit.” —Carolyn M Romero, CPA Treasurer, Business & Professional Women/USA “A simply marvelous book! Theresa Szczurek has synthesized many concepts into a coherent and practical process Pursuit of Passionate Purpose will change your life.” —Gregory J P Godek Author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose distills the compelling experiences of real people into a practical framework for creating passion and meaning in your work—and in your life It speaks to the passion and power that come from aligning your head and your heart with a purpose that fits your unique gifts and values Without oversimplifying the complexities, it describes the steps required to find a passionate purpose that will work for you It also provides useful strategies for overcoming the barriers that keep people from following their passion This book rings with the practical wisdom that Theresa Szczurek has derived from her research and consulting She succeeds at balancing intellectual with emotional wisdom, and spirituality with worldly practicality This book will be valuable to people who are fine-tuning their careers and will be invaluable to people who are considering major changes.” —Kenneth W Thomas Author of Intrinsic Motivation at Work and coauthor of the Thomas-Kilmann Conf lict Mode Instrument “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose is a sure recipe for business success Step by step we learn about energizing our passion, moving forward on our determined path and making our career count Szczurek tells individual’s stories of pursuing passion and cleverly juxtaposes her own tale into play to give the reader lively examples of the passionate journey Here is a treasure for corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders.” —Marilyn E Blair Editor, ODPractitioner Journal, Organization Development Network “In pursuing life’s purpose, everyone deserves a little guidance In her book, Theresa Szczurek offers a complete road map to anyone committed to a passionate pursuit of life’s journey.” —André Pettigrew Assistant Superintendent, Denver Public Schools “Finally, here is the book that people of all ages need Pursuit of Passionate Purpose provides a practical approach on how to live a meaningful life It helps you determine why you are here and how to pursue it.” —Eric Chester, CSP, CPAE Author of Employing Generation Why “Through her own life and interviews with many others, Theresa Szczurek helps us appreciate the power of polarities and shows us how to tap this power to benefit both ourselves and the organizations and communities in which we live and work.” —Barry Johnson, PhD Author of Polarity Management™ Identifying and Managing Unsolvable Problems “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose brings focus and meaning to one’s life, both personal and professional It applies to a broad audience and wide variety of business areas and provides a good framework for those pursuing entrepreneurial or new business creative endeavors.” —Alexander E Bracken Executive Director, Bard Center for Entrepreneurship Development, University of Colorado at Denver “The core of any successful and confident person is passion—passion for work, passion for life, and passion for self Theresa Szczurek has created a realistic and terrific formula to ignite or rekindle this critical factor for everyone who wants to create their ‘work’ versus having a ‘job.’ This book is a Keeper!” —Dr Judith Briles Author of The Confidence Factor Pursuit of Passionate Purpose Pursuit of Passionate Purpose Success Strategies for a Rewarding Personal and Business Life Theresa M Szczurek, PhD John Wiley & Sons, Inc Copyright © 2005 by Theresa M Szczurek All rights reserved Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Published simultaneously in Canada Theresa M Szczurek encourages readers to send her feedback E-mail her at tms@TMSworld.com and visit www.TMSworld.com or www.pursuitofpassionatepurpose.com Trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, 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purpose : success strategies for a rewarding personal and business life / Theresa M Szczurek p cm Includes bibliographical references and index ISBN 0-471-70324-9 (cloth) Success in business Success—Psychological aspects Self-actualization (Psychology) I Title HF5386.S97 2005 650.1—dc22 2004016893 Printed in the United States of America 10 ... process Pursuit of Passionate Purpose will change your life.” —Gregory J P Godek Author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic Pursuit of Passionate Purpose distills the compelling experiences of real... a ‘job.’ This book is a Keeper!” —Dr Judith Briles Author of The Confidence Factor Pursuit of Passionate Purpose Pursuit of Passionate Purpose Success Strategies for a Rewarding Personal and Business... But how? The pursuit of meaningful intention ignites passion The primary purpose of this book is to help you live a great life with the rewards you desire The pursuit of passionate purpose, as