I’ve been on a real self improvement kick lately, and I’ve been lucky to pick up some phenomenal books. I read this one right after finishing Martha Beck’s “Finding Your Way In a Wild New World”, which I adored. Danielle LaPorte had some big shoes to fill, and boy, did she ever!

Danielle’s wisdom, advice, and expertise is immensely approachable. It feels like having coffee with a wise girlfriend, someone who’s more than willing to share her experiences, give you her time freely, and ask for nothing in return. Not everyone is willing to mentor; I’ve recently had a few experiences that helped me recognize how few people are willing to share their “secrets” with others. In The Fire Starter Sessions Danielle LaPorte shares everything she knows about being successful in business and in life, and it’s so refreshing to hear her perspective.

Honest, upfront, and occasionally lighthearted, this book is both a guidebook for being a creative entrepreneur and a deeply resonant jumpstart to help you find your inner truth. The book is also chock full of meaningful and genuinely helpful exercises that help you connect your heartfelt beliefs with the messages Danielle communicates in each section.

I highlighted so many paragraphs as I read! Every few pages something made me sit up and take notice. This one’s definitely going on my permanent keeper shelf. ( )

Timing. Is. Everything. Just one chapter into this library copy convinced me that I must own it. As I transition from traditional work to that of a self-employed artist, Danielle's voice gives me perspective and hope, while asking questions that show me how much I already know. Nothing woo-woo about it with ideas that zing on every page -- quotes from others and original gems from Danielle.

"Your most valuable currency is what comes most naturally to you."
"Being well-rounded is highly overrated."

Can't wait to finish reading it and get my own book to mark up for the second read-through.

I've now read ever page and still feel compelled to add a copy of Fire Starter Sessions to my personal collection. ( )

Good advice ( )

Like the Desire Map - this is a book to come back to again and again. ( )

Eh, fine. I know a lot of people love LaPorte, and her writing is pretty inspirational, but it's a lot of pie-in-the-sky woo-woo. ( )