I've read all the usual "life-changing" entrepreneurial titles. I can now tell you Who Moved My Cheese, I've gone from Good to Great, and I definitely have at the very least Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. While all of these titles are certainly noteworthy, I'm always in search of something a little less mainstream to get the creative and motivational juices flowing.
Somewhere along the line I ran across a link to The TPE, and bought it on a whim, placing it on the nightstand and forgetting about it. A few weeks later, with nothing else to read, I picked up the book to skim a few pages and ended up reading it cover to cover. The next morning, I woke up with this question, "I am a natural TPE (you've got to read the book to completely understand this designation). What am I doing giving my TPEness away to other people and making them rich when I should and can do it better for myself?!!! This seriously was a life-changing moment. Sure, I've had other inspirations and motivators that have helped me "see the light." But Mike Michalowicz' enthusiasm and straightforward approach have been the final kick in the pants I needed to FINALLY get my TPE on.
Whether you're ready to leave your full-time permanent position to start a consulting business, or secretly dream of turning your passion or hobby into an ancillary revenue stream, if you're really ready to take control of your destiny - read this book. It's an entertaining approach to charting a new course, written by someone who has "been there done that" several times and isn't afraid to share the details of both his failures and successes. Be prepared to make a permanent spot on your nightstand for this classic!
~ Gwen Darling