Not What I Expected

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I like to be pleasantly suprised by things in life.  I can often be critical and have high expectations (mostly in my professional life...unless you ask my husband).  Because of these unrealistic expectations, I sometimes approach matters with a negative viewpoint.  I get giddy like a child when something actually lives up to or surpasses my expectations.  This happened to me today!

One of my goals this year is to read at least four self-promotion or business building books.  I am actually doing two at the same time.  I am slowly making my way through 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, while at the same time I started The Magic Touch: How to Make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist.  Both are great books!  I am a little slow with building a better blog...

BUT...The Magic Touch is a must read for ALL MT's!!  I read an article about the author and her book in the November/December 2010 Massage & Bodywork Magazine.  After reading the article, I was intrigued to learn more.  Not because I liked what she had to say...I was actually a bit put off by the article.  I decided that I wanted to know for myself what her book was really about, and if any of what she teaches could be applied in a rural market like southern Illinois.

I am currently about half-way through the book, and I cannot put it down.  I find it very thought-provoking.  Her perspective is not a popular or mainstream outlook on massage.  Contrary to my first impression, I find I actually connect with the author and her experiences.

So, I am curious...how many of you have read The Magic Touch: How to Make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist?  What is your opinion of the book?  Please let me know by taking my poll and commenting!