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Awakening the Entrepreneur Within by Michael Gerber - Chapter1


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I've read countless books on businesses. No business authors touched me as deeply as Michael Gerber has.


Jack Canfield, Founder and CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc.


Michael Gerber's E-Myth is one of only four books I recommend as required reading. For those looking to start and build a business of their own, this is the man who has coached more successful entrepreneurs than the next ten gurus combined.


Timothy Ferriss, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 4 Hour Work Week


Michael Gerber's Awakening the Entrepreneur Within is thought provoking and revolutionary. It will make you laugh and cry, become angry, uncomfortable, challenged, energized, elated, and inspired to bring new meaning and purpose to your life and your business. If you want to imagine and pursue a business and a life that transforms the world, then this book should be your bible. You'll read his empowering words time and time again. There is no other business book of its kind and no other dreamer like Michael Gerber. I am confi dent it will change your life.

Susan Wilson Solovic, CEO, SBTV.com, and author of The Girls' Guide to Building a Million Dollar Business


Everyone needs a mentor, someone who tells it like it is, holds you accountable, and shows you your good, bad, and ugly. For millions of small business owners Michael Gerber is that person. Let Michael be your mentor and you are in for a kick in the pants, the ride of a lifetime.

John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing


Since the groundbreaking E-Myth series, the business world has been waiting for the next paradigm-shattering offering from business legend Michael Gerber. Now finally it is here, and it is called Awakening the Entrepreneur Within. Based on his remarkable Dreaming Room programs, this book will show you exactly how to awaken and reenergize the entrepreneur within you. When Michael Gerber talks every business person should listen. Get this book!

Mitch Meyerson, author of Mastering Online Marketingand founder of Guerrilla Marketing Coaching


Only read this book if you want to do big things in the world. By the time you finish the first chapter you won't have a choice anymore. Michael Gerber and this book hold the keys to making your dreams come true.


Michael Port, author of Book Yourself Solid and Beyond Booked Solid


Michael Gerber's E-Myth books redefined what true business and entrepreneurship is all about, freeing business owners everywhere from the prison of their own making. Now, in his new book, he has taken the next bold step of showing people how to tap into their true sense of purpose and live it through enlightened entrepreneurship, resulting in a much better world for all. Awakening the Entrepreneur Within could easily become one of the most important business and sociological books of our time.

Michael J. Russer, author of The Obsolete Employee: How Businesses Succeed Without Employees And Love It!


My shelves are crammed with thirty years of accumulated business books-all of them telling me how to do this-or-that, more, better, or differently. I'm going to put most of them in a yard sale so that Awakening the Entrepreneur Within can have its rightful place of prominence. If you want to create an extraordinary business or are wondering where to start, Awakening the Entrepreneur Within is the road map you've been seeking, but never knew you were missing-until now.

Steve Gottry, author of Common Sense Business and co author (with Ken Blanchard) of The On Time, On Target Manager


The experience of Michael Gerber's Awakening the Entrepreneur Within is what realigned and saved my life. Michael's extraordinary wisdom about human nature and his vast knowledge of small business became my pivots for defining, designing, and creating the future, for building the desired life and not just a business that works better. In less than two years I was transformed from a person who avoided business at all costs (an ultimate technician) to a person with two present businesses, four more in the making and many more opportunities to consider.

Dr. Kayvon Khalilzadeh
Evolutionist, Chief Creator, Interface, Parascope Technology, Inc.


Michael Gerber is an incredible business philosopher, guru, perhaps even a seer. He has an amazing intuition which allows him to see in an instant what everybody else is missing: he sees opportunity everywhere. While in the Dreaming Room, Michael gave me the gift of seeing through the eyes of an awakened entrepreneur, and instantly my business changed from a regional success to serving clients on four continents.

Keith G. Schiehl, president, Rent-a-Geek Computer Services


Michael Gerber is a master instructor and a leader's leader. As a combat F15 fighter pilot, I had to navigate complex missions with life-and-death consequences, but until I read The E-Myth and met Michael Gerber, my transition to the world of small business was a nightmare with no real fl ight plan. The hands-on, practical magic of Michael's turnkey systems magnifi ed by the raw power of his keen insight and wisdom have changed my life forever. Michael's Dreaming Room led me to create my business with a clear vision, compelling purpose and meaningful mission. Michael, thank you for writing this book and challenging us to get in the game, to passionately pursue our dream, and to never, ever give up.

Steve Olds, CEO, Stratworx.com


Michael Gerber is unlike anyone you know, and his biting honesty and tremendous passion enables him to transform your life. Awakening the Entrepreneur Within is a triumph, the absolute pinnacle of entrepreneurial empowerment! It should have been impossible for a book to accomplish what Awakening did for me, but Michael Gerber found a way.

Peter Leeds, Penny Stock Professional, PeterLeeds.com


Michael Gerber has transformed my life through the powerful message of Awakening the Entrepreneur Within. By following Michael's advice, I have taken my entrepreneurial goals to a much higher level. Michael is the world's leading voice in entrepreneurship and this book is a must read for anyone serious about taking control of their life.

Kevin Pringles, President, Chill Factor Clothing Co.

Michael Gerber's strategies in The E-Myth were instrumental in building my company from two employees to a global organization; I can't wait to see how applying the strategies from Awakening the Entrepreneur Within will affect its growth!

Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and chairman of BNI, and author of Masters of Sales


Throughout my professional career, before reading Awakening the Entrepreneur Within, I had never picked up a book that touched me in such a personal way and managed to equally inspire and empower me with ideas and strategies that I could take into my own businesses. This is a must read and one of the best business books I have ever read.

Ingrid V. Vanderveldt, Vanderveldt & Co., CEO, The Club E Network, host CNBC's American Made


Michael Gerber's gift to isolate the issues and present simple, direct, business changing solutions shines bright with Awakening the Entrepreneur Within. If you're interested in developing an entrepreneurial vision and plan that inspires others to action, buy this book, read it, and apply the processes Gerber brilliantly defines.

Tim Templeton, author of The Referral of a Lifetime


Michael Gerber truly, truly understands what it takes to be a successful practicing entrepreneur and business owner. He has demonstrated to me over six years of working with him that for those who stay the course and learn much more than just "how to work on their business and not in it" then they will reap rich rewards. I finally franchised my business and the key to unlocking this kind of potential in any business idea is in the teachings of Michael's work.

Chris Owen, marketing director, Royal Armouries (International) plc


My wife, Colleen, and I spent twenty-five years flying in the United States Air Force and with commercial airlines. When we changed our career focus and decided to open our own business, we read dozens of books and attended countless seminars. Nothing came close to the quality and precision of the environment that we had lived in for all those years-until we read Michael Gerber's books. His insightful writings fi nally gave us the flight plan that we had been missing. We carry copies of his books in our car and share them with other entrepreneurs, because we know that their lives and businesses can be changed in a profound way by the wisdom of Michael Gerber.

Bill and Colleen Hensley, founders of Hensley Properties, Inc., authors of the upcoming book
, The Pilot Learning Leadership


Michael's work has been an inspiration to us. His books have helped us get free from the out-of-control life that we once had. His nononsense approach kept us focused on our ultimate aim rather than day-to-day stresses. He has helped take our business to levels we couldn't have imagined possible. In the Dreaming Room made us totally reevaluate how we thought about our business and our life. We have now redesigned our life so we can manifest the dreams we unearthed in Michael's Dreaming Room.

Jo and Steve Davison, founders of The Spinal Health Clinic Chiropractic Group and www.your-dream-life.com


I have been a Michael Gerber fan since the E-Myth transformed my business and my life. Recently, I attended the Dreaming Room. I was feeling stuck and limited by my own fears. Through intentional dreaming, Michael gave me a new horizon as an entrepreneur. I experienced the power of vision. This shift in thinking has sparked energy and given me the courage to take risks. I have become a leader with focus and I can see all the possibilities.

Elena Rivera MacGregor, Rivera Design Group Ltd., riveradesign.com


If you're looking for inspiration, information, or simply real world methods to take your entrepreneurial business to the next level, then your search is over! Michael Gerber will help you realize your dreams, steer you past the obstacles, and guide you to achievement. Why would I say this? Simple! That's what he's done (and still does) for me.

Peter Thomson, Peter Thomson International plc


Michael Gerber made us realize that conscious dreaming was possible and that we could do it deliberately. We're constantly aware of opportunities we could be dreaming about and how to improve services and products for people that would make their life better and bring profit to us. Thank you, Michael!

Pam and Phil Reed, owners, The Reed Team, Willis Allen Real Estate, La Jolla, CA


Rarely-maybe once in a lifetime-is there a message that transforms us, that inspires us to create the vision that describes the grandest version of ourselves, and then act upon it. Several years ago, we heard such a message, Michael Gerber's message. Since then, our journey with Michael has truly awakened the entrepreneur within us! We can't wait to take our lives and the lives of our clients to the next level through this book!

Robert and Susan Clements, principals, E-Myth Iowa


Because of Michael Gerber, I transformed my twenty-four-hour-a day, seven-day-a-week job (also called a small business) into a multimillion turnkey business. This in turn set the foundation for my worldwide training firm. I am living my dream because of Michael Gerber.

Howard Partridge, Phenomenal Products, Inc.


Michael Gerber is an outrageous revolutionary who is changing the way the world does business. He dares you to commit to your grandest dreams and then shows you how to make the impossible a reality. If you let him, this man will change your life.

Fiona Fallon, founder of Divine and the Bottom Line


Michael Gerber is a genius. Every successful business person I meet has read Michael Gerber, refers to Michael Gerber and lives by his words. You just can't get enough of Michael Gerber. He has the innate (and rare) ability to tap into one's soul, look deeply, and tell you what you need to hear. And then, he inspires you, equips you with the tools to get it done.

Pauline O'Malley, CEO, TheRevenueBuilder


When asked "Who was the most infl uential person in your life?" I am one of thousands who don't hesitate to say "Michael E. Gerber." Michael helped transform me from someone dreaming of retirement to someone dreaming of working until age one hundred. This awakening is the predictable outcome of anyone reading Michael's new book.

Thomas O. Bardeen


Michael Gerber is among the very few who truly understand entrepreneurship and small business. While others talk about these topics in the form of theories, methodologies, processes, and so on, Michael goes to the heart of the issues. Whenever Michael writes about entrepreneurship, soak it in as it is not only good for your business, but great for your soul. His words will help you to keep your passion and balance while sailing through the uncertain sea of entrepreneuring.

Raymond Yeh, co-author, The Art of Business


Awakening the Entrepreneur Within is a must-read for every entrepreneur. Michael Gerber's insight, wisdom, caring, and straightforward approach helped me reinvent myself and my business while doubling my revenues in less than one year. Crack open this book and let him do the same for you, too.

Christine Kloser, author, The Freedom Formula and Conscious Entrepreneurs


Michael Gerber forced me to think big, think real, and gave me the support network to make it happen. A new wave of entrepreneurs is rising, much in thanks to his amazing efforts and very practical approach to doing business.

Christian Kessner, Higher Ground Retreats and Events


Michael's understanding of entrepreneurship and small business management has been a difference maker for countless businesses, including Infusion Software. His insights into the entrepreneurial process of building a business are a must read for every small business owner. The vision, clarity, and leadership that came out of our Dreaming Room experience were just what our company needed to recognize our potential and motivate the whole company to achieve it.

Clate Mask, president and CEO, Infusion Software


Michael Gerber is a truly remarkable man. His steady openness of mind and ability to get to the deeper level continues to be an inspiration and encouragement to me. He seems to always ask that one question that forces the new perspective to break open and he approaches the new coming method in a fearless way.

Rabbi Levi Cunin, Chabad of Malibu


The Dreaming Room experience was literally life changing for us. Within months, we were able to start our Foundation and make several television appearances owing to his teachings. He has an incredible charisma which is priceless, but above all Michael Gerber awakens passion from within enabling you to take action with dramatic results . . . starting today!

Shona and Shaun Carcary, Trinity Property Investments Inc. Home Vestors franchisees


I thought E-Myth was an awkward name! What could this book do for me? But when I finally got to reading it . . . it was what I was looking for all along. Then, to top it off, I took a twenty-seven-hour trip to San Diego just to attend the Dreaming Room, where Michael touched my heart, my mind, and my soul.

Helmi Natto, president, Eye 2 Eye Optics, Saudi Arabia


I attended In the Dreaming Room and was challenged by Michael Gerber to "Go out and do what's impossible." So I did: I became an author and international speaker and used Michael's principles to create a world-class company that will change and save lives all over the world.

Dr. Don Kennedy, MBA, author, 5AM & Already Behind, www.bahbits.com


This book should carry a health warning. If you have only experienced success and fortune in your business, it might not appeal to you; unless you have stared in the eyes of the abyss-laughed and roared because you were too scared to do anything else-some of this will not relate to you. Sometimes you concluding what is the truth-is just you not having to look hard enough. And when you have, read Michael Gerber's excellent work and you can start becoming a true human being who in a commercial way wants to change the world, with heart.

Jan Eskildsen, managing director, Paper4u Ltd


Entrepreneurs are a strange breed. We work crazy hours, take risks that others would never consider and work for nothing till our business grows. When we succeed people say that we are "lucky" or "in the right place at the right time." The truth is we have a great coach and an incredible mentor who has awakened our entrepreneur within: Michael Gerber, the entrepreneur's secret weapon.

Patrick W. J. Davies, owner of Town & Country Tree Service, and awakened entrepreneur


Michael Gerber leads you on a journey to discover your greatest desire and helps you gather the confi dence to pursue those dreams. All you need is the courage to stay the course.

Lisa Salt, The Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon


As an entrepreneur and a person, Michael Gerber has given me a life lesson that I will never forget. His words invigorate, empower, and enchant me every time I hear them. I cherish the time I get to spend with him. His E-Myth and Dreaming Room are the beacons of my journey to fulfi lling my dreams.

Merlin U. Ward


In Awakening the Entrepreneur Within, Michael Gerber answers the question, "What's beyond the E-Myth?" Once again his insights are so obvious they stare us in the face every day, and it's pure genius!

Mike Doughty, managing director, The Knowledge Gym


From the moment that Michael Gerber crossed my path . . . everything changed for me. Setting my foot into the Dreaming Room was the first step on my path to success.

Yvonne Hoogeveen, C.I.T., president, Global Infrared Diagnostics, Ltd.


Michael Gerber's E-Myth changed and radically challenged everything I thought I knew about business. In further pursuing his life's mission of entrepreneurial innovation, Michael has now extended the lessons conveyed in the E-Myth to address a new and poignant observation about entrepreneurs and the companies that they envision . . . a process known as Intentional Dreaming. In response to the desperate burn-out, confusion, and pain he has witnessed in the thousands of business leaders he's worked with, Michael has in a singular stroke provided us with a process that we can engage with to define and refine our dream.

Elizabeth Allen, principal, Marketsmartz, Inc.


Michael Gerber takes us along a journey to the dreams which create businesses that change the world! Read if, and only if, you wish to create a dream and a meaningful business that serves you with the intention of changing the world.

Jim Aamodt, president and CEO, JDA Enterprises


Michael has never ceased to amaze me! He is by far the most brilliant speaker, author, and business consultant I've ever met. His many years of business experience, combined with a strong intuitive nature, and truly loving intentions, combine to make a very thought provoking, and emotionally moving message that is sure to revolutionize our world.

Lloyd Minthorne, owner, Synoptic Sounds


Michael has an amazing way of awakening not only the entrepreneur within but the spirit so many of us lose along the way. In The E-Myth, Michael took a systematic approach to business success. Now he reminds us that a system without passion and soul is not worth creating. It is combining the two approaches that allows anyone to live their dreams.

Shay Pausa, founder, ChiKiiTV and www.chikii.com


By enabling you to look closely at your business and focus on the things that matter, Gerber reminds us that life is about pursuing meaning in everything you do, personally and professionally. You will be forever changed.

Kathy Sacks, founder, Sacks Public Relations


I can easily say that Michael Gerber has been the single most influential force in the life of my business. This is the world's opportunity to get inside the head of one the most thought-provoking business leaders the world has ever known. Read this book. It will change your business. It will change your life.

Corey Blake, chairman of the dream, Writers of the Round Table, Inc.


Michael Gerber and his In the Dreaming Room concept has honestly revolutionized the way I see entrepreneurial business. Michael will leave you energized, inspired, and prepared to make waves.

David Cohen, chief executive maestro, Writers of the Round Table, Inc.


I went to the Dreaming Room to have Michael Gerber fix my business. He talked about Dreaming. What was this Dreaming? I was too busy working! Too busy being miserable, angry, frustrated, behind in what I was trying to accomplish. And losing everything I was working for. Then Michael Gerber woke up the dreamer in me and remade my life and my business.

Pat Doorn, president, Mountain View Electric Ltd.


Michael Gerber is brilliant. Whether you are just starting a business, or have been in business for years, Michael has the ability to free up your thinking, explode your self-imposed limitations, then provide a razor-sharp reality check and true clarity. Michael is a true blessing to the entrepreneur in all of us!

Betsi Bixby, president, Meridian Associates, Inc.


I take Michael's vision of the purpose-driven entrepreneur very seriously. The journey is just beginning and I am now focused on becoming a strong entrepreneur and creating extraordinary companies. Michael Gerber helps people understand who they are currently, and who they can become if only they dream. The results are amazing.

Bob Walker, co-founder, Postalcenter.com


Michael Gerber is masterful in challenging the human senses as he works to awaken the entrepreneurs within us. Be prepared to be torn from your comfort zone and open to the flow of new ideas.

Larry Cooper, founder, Meetings and Events, LLC


The E-Myth Revisited literally changed my life by reinventing my business. Now, attending In the Dreaming Room has taken me full circle by clarifi fying and articulating my Dream, Vision, Purpose, and Mission for my business with amazing precision and energy!

Ed Herbert, chairman and CEO, Real Estate Only


Michael Gerber is, beyond any doubt, one of the most infl uential people I have ever met. Attending one of his Dreaming Rooms literally put my life on a brand new course. I am in the process of accomplishing a lifelong dream of starting my own business due to that event. It's a battle at times, but everything worthwhile in this life is a battle. Very soon my business will be online, and that will only be the first chapter in the business I intend to create.

Charlie Lorance, DreamCarDriver.com


Michael Gerber's approach to life is not just measurable and sustainable, it is dignified. Like most businesses, most charities, even with the best of intents, will continue to fail, unless they have such a system as this. Where else can this be applied in your life? Come to the Dreaming Room to find out.

Lawrence Keenan, Rose Charities Micro-Lending Project, Vancouver, British Columbia


Michael Gerber can captivate a room full of entrepreneurs and take them to a place where they can focus on the essentials that are the underpinning of every successful business. He gently leads them from where they are to where they need to be in order to change the world.

Francine Hardaway, CEO, Stealthmode Partners and founder of the Arizona Entrepreneurship Conferences

 
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