Berardi - Change Maker: Turn Your Passion for Health and Fitness into a Powerful Purpose and a Wildly Successful Career

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PRAISE FOR CHANGE MAKER

John has condensed years of his hard-earned experience into a thoughtful, beautiful book. This is the kind of resource that shaves years off your learning curve.

UJ RAMDAS

Co-Creator of The Five Minute Journal, Co-Founder at Intelligent Change

John has a unique way of breaking down lofty concepts like passion and purpose and transforming them into real, actionable steps and daily practices. He has fundamentally changed the way I think about (and pursue) goals, skills, and self-development in my own life. Both systematic and heartfelt, this book is a reliable road map to making real change, and loving the journey.

CAMILLE DEPUTTER

Author of Little Poems for Big Hearts, Creator of Storytelling with Heart

This is the book I wish I had when I first started in fitness. Even now, I find myself revisiting certain chapters and picking up new insights. True to its name, Change Maker will fundamentally change the way you see the worldand it may just change your life.

NATE GREEN

Author of Built For Show, Writer for Mens Health magazine

Change Maker picks up where certifications leave off. It gives health and fitness pros the secrets to building successful, sustainable businesses by helping clients transform their lives.

GERALYN COOPERSMITH

Author, Speaker and Industry Consultant

I literally have more faith in humanity because of the way that John Berardi and his team have achieved such success. Change Maker delivers integral lessons from someone whos done itand done it right!

GEOFF GIRVITZ

Founder of Bang Fitness, Creator of Dad Strength

John Berardis guidance and wisdom have positively impacted my life and my business. If you want a long, impactful, and lucrative career, I highly recommend this book.

CASEY SASEK

Co-Director of Girls Gone Strong, Owner of Wildcat Mattress

Change Maker exceeds all expectations. It really is the complete roadmap to achieving your greatest ambitions. It might even make you a better human, too.

ADAM CAMPBELL

Best-selling author and former Chief Content Officer of Mens Health, Womens Health, Prevention, and Runners World

Eleven years ago, I opened my first fitness business: a facility based on principles I learned training people in special operations. During this process, JBs advice and insight played an invaluable role in shaping my new business into what I wanted it to be. If youre starting a career in the fitness industry, this book should be on your desk.

CRAIG WELLER

USN SWCC, founder of Barefoot Fitness, Co-founder of Ethos Colorado, Precision Nutrition Coach

Congratulations on finding this book! Youve chosen an industry that has the ability to change the world. And the right guide to help you navigate it.

JONATHAN GOODMAN

Author of Ignite the Fire, Founder of The PTDC

Copyright 2019 by John Berardi Consulting, Inc.

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First E-Book Edition: November 2019

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019945097

9781948836555 (print)

9781948836807 (electronic)

Editing by Claire Schulz

Copyediting by Scott Calamar

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To my wife and children:

For helping me live my purpose,

using my unique abilities,

in harmony with our shared values.

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To change makers everywhere:

For pursuing your passion,

making your life matter, and

helping the world become a better place.

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by Jonathan Goodman