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The inspirational and life-changing New York Times bestseller that will help you discover the meaning behind your life.

Can a simple test change a person’s life? Through their New York Times bestseller The Passion Test, Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood have inspired thousands to shape their lives by discovering their passions and living according to what matters most to them. Readers can identify their top five passions by taking the Test, and then learn exactly how to align their lives with their priorities by following the Attwoods’ easy-to-follow step-by-step program of action.

Combining powerful storytelling and profound wisdom from models of passionate living such as Jack Canfield, Richard Paul Evans, and Stephen M.R. Covey, as well as drawing on their own personal experiences, the Attwoods show how living a full and impassioned life is not only possible, it’s inevitable—for anyone willing to take the Test.
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“The Passion Test provides the simplest, clearest way to get started on knowing what you want-by getting clear on who you are.”—T. Harv Eker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
 
“It's simple, it's easy, and it's profound.”—Jack Canfield, #1 New York Times bestselling co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul 
 
“[A] clear, simple, and effective method to help you identify your core passions so you can create the fulfilling life you deserve.”—John Gray, Ph.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
 
“Co-founders of the online magazine Healthy Wealthy 'n' Wise, husband and wife team Bray and Attwood have produced a self-help guide with a simple test at its core, requiring readers to list and prioritize their goals, wants and desires, weeding and striking until they have just five ‘passions’ listed; those are then held against one's life to determine how close one is to each (readers are encouraged to retake the test every six months). A full life steeped in passion is achievable, the authors assert, through the application of three concepts: intention, attention and "no tension." In part one, these concepts are explored in depth, along with seven steps for "Living Life Aligned with Passion"; part two puts these ideas into action. Throughout, the text is peppered with anecdotes, theories and analysis from experts and colleagues who have taken the test and put it to use in their lives… both practical and intuitive.”—Publishers Weekly

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Cofounders of one of the largest transformational online magazines in the world, Healthy Wealthy n Wise, and owners of Enlightened Alliances, a marketing consulting firm, Chris Attwood and Janet Attwood regularly spend time with some of the greatest transformational leaders, interviewing them on their passions. Their “Passion Series” interviews have helped thousands of people learn the principles that lead to a passionate life.

After many successful years in the corporate world, Chris and Janet gave up the security of their well-paid jobs and partnered with Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen to create The Enlightened Millionaire Program. They are founding members of Jack Canfield’s Transformational leadership Council and active members of Marshall Thurber’s Positive Deviant Network. When they aren’t traveling to the far reaches of the globe in pursuit of their passions, Chris lives in San Diego, California and Janet lives in Fairfield, Iowa.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plume; Reprint edition (September 30, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0452289858
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0452289857
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.67 x 7.73 inches
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    Chris Attwood is co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Passion Test – The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose and Your Hidden Riches - Unleashing the Power of Ritual to Create a Life of Meaning and Purpose. He is an expert in the field of human consciousness and is also deeply grounded in the practical world of business.

    Over the past 30 years, Chris has been CEO or senior executive of fifteen companies and has sold millions of dollars in consulting and training services to companies like Ford Motor Company, Dell Computer, Sprint, Royal Bank of Canada, Mellon Bank and others.

    During the past ten years he has become one of the leading trainers and authors in the transformational industry, having put together major strategic alliances including playing a key role with his business partner, Janet Bray Attwood, in arranging 70% of the interviews for the movie phenomenon, The Secret.

    He is a founding member of both the Transformational Leadership Council and the Expert’s Industry Association.

    His newest book, Your Hidden Riches provides a real-world guide for busy modern achievers to harness the power of ritual to create a rhythm to their life by managing their time, energy, and thinking, as well as tapping into their inner “hidden riches” to align themselves with their unique Life Design.

    Through intensive interviews with top performers around the world, Chris and his team have discovered the world’s most successful people have private rituals they perform on a daily basis to achieve peak performance, stay calm under pressure, and balance their energy across all areas of their lives.

    The Attwoods say that by aligning simple, yet powerful, rituals with their unique genius (i.e., natural talents and passions), anyone can step in to a state of “flow”, where obstacles become almost effortless to overcome and goals are much more easily achieved.

    Chris is committed to the experience and expression of the unlimited potential of the heart and mind – this same commitment is the common thread across all of his transformational courses, programs, and workshops.

    For more information: www.thehiddenriches.com

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    Janet Bray Attwood is a visionary, a transformational leader, and a world humanitarian. She supports people in all walks of life in knowing their personal greatness. Janet is the co-author of the "New York Times" bestsellers, "The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose" and "Your Hidden Riches: Unleashing the Power of Ritual to Create a Life of Meaning and Purpose." She and Chris have trained 1,500 Passion Test Facilitators in 50 countries around the world.

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I am a successful young entrepreneur, I'm happy and healthy. I can't sit still long enough to bother with tv and I enjoy so many activities I often feel overwhelmed. This book has helped me narrow down what is most important and fulfilling in my life. A friend and life coach reccomended it to me three years ago and I wish I would have started it then.My boundries are more defined, my interests are more clear, and I feel more fulfillment at the beginning and end of each day. Thank you Attwoods for laying out such simple and useful wisdom.XO,Future Life & Love Coach,Robyn M. Sadowski
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5.0 out of 5 stars Passion leads to a fulfilling life
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I heard Janet speak in a public forum and the power of her narrative simply blew the audience away. There is a deep conviction in her words and this is apparent in the book as well.

Some reviewers cavil at the authors' personal accounts of their travels to India and elsewhere and their accounts of persons they encountered. I found their story engrossing and it helped put the rest of what they said in context. It also helps that the prose is highly readable.

Sure what they say is simple and sure you have run across it before. This does not make it any less effective. Sometimes we need to have the same truths blasted into us with a power hose before we internalize it take actions that literally transform our lives.

The author's test does involve making a list of ten things that elicit passion in you now and it does involve repeating this every six months and there have been snide comments about this. I have, in various top business schools, used my own version of this process and can testify that it is both powerful and it WORKS. Most of us are so divorced from what makes us come alive that we do not even know what we are passionate about if anything. Janet and Chris give you a process by which you can begin to find out and this does not happen overnight.

The book is absolutely crammed with profound insights and the fact that you have run across them before does not diminish the usefulness. You do see the world as you are and not as it is. You can even argue like a famous president about what your definition of "is" is. Your thoughts have shaped you into what you are and what you think now will shape who you become tomorrow. And, yes, the Buddha proclaimed this three thousand years ago and many others have done so since. So what?

The authors repeat these timeless truths in their own inimitable fashion, tie it in with their personal narratives and those of others they have met and present it in a highly engaging fashion. The quotes interspersed throughout are fabulous. Eg "There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why," "When you follow your bliss..dors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else," "The key of all life is value. Value is not what you get - its what you give."

If you do the exercise conscientiously, you will start awakening the passion dormant in you. Do it long enough and it will take over your life. I sincerely wish this for you because that is what will lead you to a truly fulfilling life - where your passion is effortlessly used so you can be of service to others. Are You Ready to Succeed? Unconventional Strategies to Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and LifeThe Personal Mastery Program: Discovering Passion and Purpose in Your Life and Work (Sounds True Audio Learning Course)
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5.0 out of 5 stars this book changed my life
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This book changed my life forever!
I know that is a very strong sentence,and I don't use it often,but let me explain.In my childhood days,I was a very creative kid.However due to many unfair circumstances in life,I was never able to live my passions.The sad thing was that I did not even realize that until I read this book.
About 10 years back ,I went through some very dark experiences including losing both my parents and an unborn baby back to back.I had numerous health issues.At a very low point in my life,I was one browsing for something else and saw this book.After reading the reviews and always having that gut feeling that something was missing in my life,although I did everything right as much as I could,I decided to give the 'silly' test a try.
And it was mind-blowing.
I love this book except some cheesy new Age stuff that is sprinkled throughout this book.If you can look past those glitches,this book is a treasure.After taking the test and prioritizing,I realized that I had a forgotten/hidden passion among other passions that I did not realize I had.It was a big surprise for me and I immediately realized why I never felt fulfilled in life.
There is a question in this book about what will you think about your life when you have lived for ,say,100 years and then look back.To me that was a million dollar question.Because when I did the test as per the book and answered a few questions,I realized I had a deep hidden passion to be an evangelist for Jesus.I had never admitted that to myself.If I look back at the end of life and realize that I had never obeyed Jesus' last commandment,I would have deeply regretted that.To bring good news and hope to the suffering.First I straightened up my prayer life.it was down in the dungeons after the various family tragedies.In the last 4 years,I have read a total of at least 100 spiritual books,thus deepening my relationship with God.I also have decided to take up charity work and was afraid to do so before.I don't want any regrets when I die.I also mended any relations that had gone crooked,as far as possible humanly.Again,don't want regrets later in life.And that meant a lot of forgiveness.

I also discovered I was a born designer and I like creating things.I love painting,jewelry making,designing clothes,crafts of all sorts,gardening,reading,sewing,interior decorating etc.I also love singing,visiting beautiful places and I am a great organizer and leader.These are just a few of my passions,however,I had never done any of the above things for the past 15-20 years,ever since I entered college and then got married and had kids.No wonder I was struggling so much because I was not doing anything that I was born to do.If God had given me these passions and talents,then I was supposed to do them.Instead my soul was in sort of a jail.
St Theresa has said that a soul finds ultimate joy when it is doing God's perfect will.When God gives me certain talent,using that talent is God's will for that soul.but somehow in this confused world,we miss that very obvious point.
I have a friend whose passion is creating beautiful pieces of artwork.However she has a mundane job and is very unhappy.True ,she is able to be secure financially,but she tells me her life feels unfulfilled,but she cannot pinpoint what's wrong.I know a lot of people like that.They are just trapped in something they are not designed for and they feel empty all the time.
I strongly believe now that each and everyone of us are designed for something,destined for some great work our Creator had in mind.When we do not discover what that purpose is,it can greatly affect our happiness on earth.We feel empty and keep looking for that because our life purpose is not yet found,and we are not feeling that fulfilment.
In my case,I read this book in 2012.I started with small changes.I started getting rid of things that I had no interest for,and choosing things I liked.That may sound very simple,but is difficult because many times we are confused which way we should go.
I joined my local church choir.I started singing every week,and then I started taking music lessons.I now sing on stage in addition to church singing several times and friends are raving about where this talent was hidden all these years.
I have also taken steps to improve my health greatly.I started all those creative juices flowing.Now I paint and make use of other talents.I have decided to switch my career in more creative ways.I have never been so happy in my life before.
Everyone now wants to know why I am so happy all the time.I do things I enjoy in addition to my everyday responsibilities.That has brought so much joy.
Their website also has a course on how to monetize your passions.For those who said the entire book can be summarized as make a list of things you want to do,that is way too much oversimplifying.It is not that easy.You need to take this test a certain way following the steps the authors have outlined,otherwise you will miss the whole point.
If you are on a budget,borrow from library or get a used book,but do follow the steps of taking the test seriously.I will update here a few years later.This book was well more than worth the money.It opened my eyes toward what I was doing wrong in my life unknowingly,thus sabotaging my own life's purpose.I thank the authors for that and next time you guys revise this book,please leave that cheesy New age stuff behind.
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Sage
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book With Practical Advice
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2007
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When I first read this book I wanted to become a Passion Test teacher!! It's the essence of changing your life, if you are not happy,then you need to figure out what's important to you. I used their on-line version of the test, it was much easier to use. I was amazed at how long I had chewed on my own situation and that when I started making lists, I got clear on what I wanted. When you know what you want, its yours. I absolutely believe that there is magic in intention and focus, and some very dificult areas in my life have resolved already!
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Luis Enrique Ochoa Raynal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool to get the best from tour life!
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Great Book showing you different ways to handle experiences in life and sharing a powerful and easy tool to focus on what gives passion to you
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Deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars changed my life
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I've read many self help and law of attraction books all of which have helped somewhat. This book has helped me identify my passions and what I really want in my life and I feel so different it's incredible. I realise I have choices to make and living with my passions is a whole lot easier than fighting against them. The book is written in simple terms for the most part and keep s you engaged throughout with stories
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Monika
5.0 out of 5 stars Für Leute, die ihr inneres Feuer (neu) entfachen möchten
Reviewed in Germany on May 27, 2007
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Dieses Buch ist sehr vielschichtig.

Ein Teil des Buches ist ein Ratgeber, bei dem es darum geht, seine Leidenschaften zu finden und was man daraus machen kann. Es ist ein wertvoller Teil. Denn für viele Menschen ist das Erkennen dessen, wofür man brennt, nicht leicht, wie ich bei Coaching-Klienten immer wieder erlebe.

Doch für mich war dieser Teil nicht der wichtigste. Am meisten berührt hat mich die Geschichte der Co-Autorin Janet Bray Attwood, die – eingestreut in die einzelnen Kapitel – ihre Leidenschaft beschreibt, nach Indien zu reisen und Erleuchtete zu treffen, und wie sie das verwirklicht hat. Eigentlich müsste man sagen: Wie sich die Dinge gefügt haben, damit sie das verwirklichen konnte. Die Ereignisse, über die sie berichtet, haben streckenweise einfach wunderbaren Charakter. Oft genug habe ich selbst ähnliche Erfahrungen gemacht. Gleichwohl hat mich ihre Geschichte tief berührt.

Ein dritter Teil des Buches besteht aus Interviews mit Persönlichkeiten, die im Leben Großes erreicht haben. Im deutschsprachigen Raum mögen sie nicht so bekannt sein. Es handelt sich um: Richard Paul Evans, Jay Abraham, Dr. Denis Waitley, Stephen M.R. Covey, Debbie Ford und Dr. John Hagelin.

Eine lohnende Lektüre für alle, die ihr inneres Feuer (neu) entfachen möchten.
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