In the December 2004 Newsletter:
What can you unpack? / Practical Pointers / 12th Practice
Events / Good News

What can you unpack?

This is the season when it can be difficult to enjoy the journey while pursuing passionate purpose. An uneasy feeling of anxiety centered in my stomach is the signal that something needs to change for me. Perhaps you also are juggling overly ambitious personal and professional to-do lists in the quest toward your dreams. It can get so stressful that productivity plummets along with joy. What to do?

It’s time to use the Pack Strategy: “Pack energizers and remove hindrances for the journey.”

Okay, so here is my packing list. I pledge to pack deep relaxing breaths, daily stretching, and more exercise. Most importantly, I am unpacking unrealistically high expectations. When I really dig deep inside, I also find certain fears need to be left behind. Now the question is how to do this. The answer lies within one’s self (and, of course, with the book, Pursuit of Passionate Purpose.)

What about you? What should you pack for your pursuits and what do you need to leave behind?

Practical Pointers

Here are a few of the many proven “Pack Strategy” suggestions found in Pursuit of Passionate Purpose:

• Face and name. Become aware of the discouraging forces that burden you. Identity and name them so it is easier for you to overcome them.
• Cultivate. Choose the strongest hindrance and cultivate the opposite quality.
• Modify. Determine an antidote to dissolve this force or transform it into an energizer.

12th Practice of Prosperity

Effective Passionate Pursuers use the 12th Practice of Prosperity: “Pack energizers and remove hindrances for the journey.”

Recall that over this year in monthly installments, this newsletter is highlighting each of the “12 Practices of Prosperity” described in my presentations, consulting, coaching, products, and newly released book, Pursuit of Passionate Purpose. What do I mean by prosperity? All that you want in work and life — real rewards of meaning, satisfaction, results, financial gain, and more.

Book News

Pursuit of Passionate Purpose: Success Strategies for a Rewarding Personal and Business Life, published by John Wiley & Sons, is available now online and wherever books are sold. Give yourself and those you care about a holiday gift of purpose. Order now at: www.pursuitofpassionatepurpose.com/store.html.

Pursuit of Passionate Purpose has been chosen for the recommended reading series at 800-CEO-READ. Each month Jack Covert selects some of the best new business books recently released. You can see his review at: www.1800ceoread.com.

Let’s Help Each Other

FREE NEWSLETTERS. The twelve “Practices of Prosperity,” highlighted in my 2004 newsletters, are available at my website: www.pursuitofpassionatepurpose.com/newsletter.html.

SPREAD THE NEWS to others who might benefit. Do you know of people and organizations that need a supercharge on how to successfully pursue prosperity and real rewards in life? This work is important to individuals and organizations, large and small. The “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” approach is proven to create results in marketing, strategic planning, organization development, and more. This message can be delivered in meetings, conferences, and projects.

FREE CONSULTING / SPEAKING OFFER. I reserve a certain number of pro-bono days of consulting and speaking on my schedule for qualified non-profit organizations. If you know of an organization that needs help, please contact me at: tms@tmsworld.com.

A Sampling of Public 2005 Events

Sunday, January 9, 2005. A “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” Celebration Party will be hosted by the City Club of Boulder, CO from 2-5 PM at the Highlands Mansion at 885 Arapahoe. Theresa will make a presentation at 3 PM and thank all those who have helped. You are invited to join in the fun. RSVP to: tms@tmsworld.com.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Interactive workshop on “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” and book signing as part of the Professional Pursuits Series at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Lower Downtown at 5:30 PM. The location is 1628 16th Street, Denver, CO. Free and open to the public. Call 303-436-1070 for directions. Spread the word!

Wednesday, January 26, 2005. “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” luncheon program for a premier entrepreneurship service organization and other book tour events. Contact 303-443-8674, x2 to be included.

Saturday, January 29, 2005. Theresa will present the keynote address and a workshop on “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” for the Society of Women Engineers Conference at the University of Colorado in Boulder, from 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Contact heather.doty@swe.org for more information.

Tuesday, February 8, 2005. Presentation and book signing at the Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO at 7:30 PM. Call 303-447-2074 for directions. Spread the word!

Life is Short. Begin Now

Don’t just wish for a prosperous 2004. TAKE ACTION! Remember to pack energizers and remove hindrances for your journey. Let Technology and Management Solutions, the catalyst for your extraordinary results, help you and your organization thrive.

Happy Holidays to you,
Theresa M. Szczurek, Ph.D.
CEO, entrepreneur, and author

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