COMMENTARY:
To Whom It May Concern:
"This is to inform you that as of August 5, 1995, I shall no longer be employed as a Civil Engineer with________________________.Thank you."

Hey all! I just realized that as of TODAY it's been EXACTLY 10 years since I walked away from corporate employment to pursue my passion. (That was the actual resignation letter I wrote). During a recent interview I was asked what has been the greatest milestone and accomplishment since then. I replied honestly that "the greatest milestone and accomplishment was actually the departure. Everything else since then's been gravy!" As Ronnie Milsap sung, "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For the World!" And I feel the same way! (Did he just quote Ronnie Milsap!!!???)

Since then, I've committed to helping others find the same freedom. So, using the Garage Band software on my new Apple Powerbook Laptop, (You can now add "Mac-Enabled" to my "Mobile, Minimalist" moniker), I've just created a 1-hour long Audio CD Edition Preview of Turn Your Passion Into Profit! So for those of you who want to listen to the Passion Profit philosophy and formula as you work or drive, you can order it at www.passionprofit.com/products.html

Gravy and Cream

What if things never get better?
What if my life stays the same?
What if each day despite effort and pain
the same game, the same game, the same game?

Well, I promised myself I'd make changes
for that fear was what haunted my mind
So I searched high and low for a means to escape
to find sustenance of a rare kind

Next I harnessed my passion as fuel
called my talents and training to bear
Changed my thoughts and self image to build courage for leaving
with others whose vision I share

I soon found a huge door left wide open
with the promise of freedom beyond
So I cut loose and bolted with no second thoughts
before fear, friends or fam could respond

My commitment was never in question
"forward ever" this mantra of mine
My return on this path was just never an option
so success was a matter of time

And I weathered all life could throw at me
found the lessons in all I endured
Never once felt regret for deciding to try
never once let my dreams get obscured

When you honor the strength of commitment
to embark on the life of your dream
You'll find one day of freedom's worth ninety-nine bound
each day after's just gravy and cream!

Walt's Life Rhyme #415
Gravy and Cream
(c)Walt F.J. Goodridge
The Passion Prophet
''I share what I know,
so that others may grow!''

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*Nigel A., NC
Great message brother. I hope all is well.
Nigel D. Alston
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*David Weeks.,MD
Another powerful inspirational piece... "Dig Deep While You Wait".