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  • I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was

  • How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
  • By: Barbara Sher
  • Narrated by: Barbara Sher
  • Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (394 ratings)

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I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was

By: Barbara Sher
Narrated by: Barbara Sher
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A life-changing guide to finding your direction—and your passion—in a world of seemingly limitless options

If you suspect there could be more to life than what you’re getting, if you always knew you could do anything—if you only knew what it was—this extraordinary book is about to prove you right. No matter what your age, no matter how “unattainable” your dreams, you can create and live a life you love.

I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was reveals how you can recapture “long lost” goals, overcome the blocks that inhibit your success, decide what you want to be, and live your dreams forever. You will learn:

• What to do if you never chose to be what you are.
• How to get off the fast track—and on to the right track.
• First aid techniques for paralyzing chronic negativity.
• How to regroup when you've lost your big dream.
• To stop waiting for luck—and start creating it.

A life without direction is a life without passion. I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was guides you not to another unsatisfying job but to a richly rewarding career rooted in your heart’s desire.

©1996 Barbara Sher (P)1996 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.
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“For those who want to find their passion . . . a step-by-step guide for restructuring one’s life so that it has meaning, direction, and joy.” (Ellen Kreidman, author of Light His Fire and Light Her Fire)

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Amazing

I love Barara, straight to the point, but in a calm soothing voice and attitude.

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Loved it

I love Barbara Sheri. So many insights like with all her other books I have read.

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Very Insightful!

This book pinpointed my problem areas and it's a vey practical aproach to solving them.
Thank you for this book! I Loved it!

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good

I would say that out of all the possible ways in which a self help book could go this one seems to be pretty good I don't know if it will help you but at the very least it's a good read.

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A little dated but brilliant

There are so many great exercises in this book to help you overcome obstacles. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels stuck.

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Great tips and understanding

This was an amazing book. I just got finished and I’m going to listen over again. This was a real eye opener. Definitely recommend. Very encouraging and she give it to you straight but in a kind way but gives you away out too. She makes you think and move in a healthy flow throughout life problems & old thinking patterns . Great guide!

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Best book ever!!!

Where does I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Seriously the most straight forward, insightful book ever. It cuts through all the junk and goes straight to what you need to do to find what you want to do and why you act the way you do.

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What if your life didn't have to be just one thing

Great for people still looking for "that one thing" to do with your life. Maybe it isn't just one thing; perhaps you are a "scanner". Or maybe you are a "diver" but can't make the big jump. Love this author, and her narration is warm and encouraging.

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Bargain counseling!

I could imagine seeing a therapist for many years and not doing any better than a book like this!

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Wonderful

Very intelligent author with a impressive vocabulary and prose. Offers practical solutions and discusses the "inner work" necessary before setting out on your passion hunting quest.

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