Stop Setting Goals to Achieve Success

OK, after my latest blog post about writing in journals, I thought about doing this. You see, I wrote a book many years ago. (Back in ‘96.) That article was actually based on that book.

This is not your average marketing book.

Admittedly, it may be a little “out there” for some people. Perhaps a little metaphysical. A little spiritual. A little motivational. A little “higher consciousness” related. And I respect that.

While this might not be appealing to some, for others this book about how to stop setting “goals” and start setting “guides” instead (i.e., your priorities) might be the most powerful, life-changing book you have ever read.

I wrote this book as a way to teach myself, in my life, and a way to go through some of the hardships I was going through at the time.

It’s about increasing your self-esteem and living a life of purpose, and to stop “managing your time” and focus on managing your life instead.

In fact, the book is entitled, “Drop Your Goals And Manage Your Life! (Rather Than Set Your Goals And Manage Your Time: A Plan For Giving Back The Quality Your Life Deserves).”

Now, with current events in my life and the recent changes I made to my career, this book has more meaning to me and the people around me than ever before.

I used to sell it for $30. Well, being a tad nostalgic this week and ruminating and rummaging through my old stuff on my PC, I found an old copy, changed my contact info at the end, and converted it to Adobe PDF…

… And I’ve decided to give away free copies!

I also believe in karma, in that what goes around, comes around. So please, if you want to pass it along, reprint it, give it away, offer it as a download, email it to friends, distribute it… Go right ahead!

Enjoy. Download a free copy by clicking here.

P.S.: Please read with an open mind.

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Michel Fortin is a direct response copywriter, author, speaker, consultant, and CEO of The Success Doctor, Inc. Visit his blog and signup free to get tested conversion strategies and response-boosting tips by email, along with blog updates, news, and more! Go now to http://www.michelfortin.com.

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Stop Setting Goals - free book

Michel Fortin is giving away a 78 page book. Not the usual marketing stuff.. but still a good read
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From Olga

Hi Michel,

That is a*very* interesting book.
I’m looking forward to savoring it *all* and letting you know what I think about it.

Thank you for sharing it,
it definitely came on time.

Blessings,
Olga.
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From Pavel Berestneff

Wow, Mike!
You’re genius! absolutely! It’s amazing piece of art! Thank you very much for this treasure!
You’re very, very kind person! I am glad to have an opportunity to read your stuff!
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Author's Website May 3rd, 2005
From Stephen Davies

Hey Michael,
Wanted to say “thank you” my friend for being so generous with this excellent book!

Had enough time to give it a quick “scan” and found some great chapters… most of this information will never go out of date as it is a book of great “wisdom”!

My favorite so far is on page number 67 called “The G.O.A.L. Method”…

Thanks again Michael!
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From Sylvie Charrier

This is a wonderfully insightful book. Thank you for dusting it off and letting us in on this wisdom. For me, learning patience and taking time to enjoy the journey, rather than rushing headlong towards my desired goal is an important lesson to learn. Thank you for the reminder!
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From Julie Perry

Michel,
I’m a metaphysics fanatic myself, and this is wonderful material! You could give Wayne Dyer a run for his money with this one!

Funny, a skeptical “friend,” asked me this evening of my current endeavors to write my first in a series of eBooks on teaching others how they can use travel to change their lives — This friend asked, “do you really think you can make money off of that?” (in other words, “can you be ’successful’?” - by this person’s standards).

I replied, “Oh yes, this will be successful … I’m confident in saying that … and I KNOW because it’s coming from within.”

And it’s true! Finally, for a subject matter close-to-the-heart that I’ve spent YEARS trying to find a way to “profit from,” or make a “career” out of (my once successful travel agency went under after 9/11), FINALLY I’ve found a way to channel it … To me, and by my own standards, my project can’t fail.

That was echoing in my mind while I read your eBook.

Thanks for the inspirational boost - I devoured this thing as soon as I downloaded it … AND, I’m going to be directing quite a few friends to your site to do the same.

Awesome!
Julie
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From mayur

this is motivated book
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From Lisa Foust

were is my free please or you a crook?
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