Yellow brick road to the home of our own Desire.

I have been following Danielle LaPorte online for years. I have heard her speak in person, and been wowed. I have been the blessed recipient of three Pay What You Can days, with The Firestarter Sessions (which I then also bought as an audiobook), Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, and The Desire Map.

Turns out, I don't really like to read books on my computer. I prefer good, old fashioned paper. And so when the Desire Map was released in December of 2013, I ordered a paper copy for myself immediately, and because I was so enchanted with the program (and wanted to give back for all the lovely PWYC day gifts), I ordered a paper copy to give to a friend. Then the Day Planner for myself. Then the e-book version for a friend. Then the audiobook versions of the Desire Map Experience and Desire Map Daily from Audible, because I love audiobooks. Then 5 more planners to give away to friends. And 6 workbooks to use and give away to friends. Love, love, everywhere.

THE WHOLE PREMISE OF THE DESIRE MAP IS CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR THE SELF-AWARE.

Let me say it again: The Desire Map is critical information for the self-aware, and for those wishing to become more self-aware. I devoured the book in about 3 days, and then took about a week to feel my way through the workbook. And it's a complete game changer. A total 180 transformation.

1. How do you want to feel?
2. Set goals that will make you feel that way, through every part of the process.
3. End of story. (Sort of.)

Simple. Beautiful. Magnificent. Transformative. Danielle has tapped into something that has been spewed, yet in actuality, missed by the multitudes in all but lip service: it's all about the journey, not the destination. (OK, it's a little bit about the destination…but only if the journey feels the way the destination should feel.)

The Day Planner fits in so beautifully with the whole system of Desire Mapping. I now have someplace to put my to-do lists…and they no longer feel burdensome. They feel energized. My to-do lists are generated first and foremost from my Core Desired Feelings, and then from my year’s intentions and goals. So my monthly intentions, my weekly goals, and my daily to-do lists – they make me purely vibrate with a Soul connection I didn’t realize was possible.

Danielle has given voice(and such a beautiful, honest, Soul-infused voice it is) to a concept that has whispered to my Soul forever: I am more, there is a better way, this can all be deeper. She has painted the yellow brick road that will guide us each to the home of our own Desire. She is the Wizard, showing us that we each wear our own ruby slippers.

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Revolutionary approach to goals and joy!

What made the experience of listening to The Desire Map Experience the most enjoyable?

Danielle has a calming, serene voice that is a pleasure to listen to. It almost feels like she is your friend, talking to you about this amazing approach, how you can flip goals inside out and learn to feel joyful, inspired, energized - whatever your Core Desired Feelings are.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved everything about this book from Danielle's authentic self to the enthusiasm to how I feel after I have been listening. Some books lull me, this energized and invigorated me.

Have you listened to any of Danielle LaPorte’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I have listened to The Desire Map Daily, which is similar but a much more abbreviated version of the work. The Desire Map was all about immersing myself in my CDFs and taking a look at not only what, but how, for the next year.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

The whole book is about the new idea to focus on Core Desired Feelings, rather than the "things" you want to achieve. Mind blowing inspiration!

Any additional comments?

I'm a Mapper for life. Although a positive person, The Desire Map has already changed me and my approach to life. I can't thank Danielle enough.

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Very Inspiring!

What made the experience of listening to The Desire Map Experience the most enjoyable?

The authors voice is very nice. Very relaxing to listen to. And the process she shares in this audio is awesome. You uncover your core desired feelings with this audio program and use them to guide your decisons and actions. She covers alot of ground in this and shares some very useful information.

Who was your favorite character and why?

N/A

Have you listened to any of Danielle LaPorte’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

N/A

What did you learn from The Desire Map Experience that you would use in your daily life?

To use my Core Desired Feelings as my guide for making decisions and setting intentions.

Any additional comments?

I have quite a few audiobooks from Audible and have to say this is my favorite one so far.

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Middle 2 hrs is life-changing

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Many cons but a few important pros (rendering it 'worth it'). Her voice - the odd Candanian accent, the slow, pretentious, '90s-sexy' voice is a huge turn-off. It just doesn't sound authentic - as if she is a second-rate actor playing a part. To get past this - I played it at 1.5x - making the voice higher, faster, and less sexy. Then the music.... it is annoying and pops in often - quite humorous, it's so dorky and stupid. The first three chapters are a waste, filler material. zzzzz... The 4 & 5th chapter is where it's at. You are being asked a series of questions to find out your heart's desire. This is what makes it all worthwhile. About 2 hrs worth of material, if you play it at 1.5x, it's less. But whatever - it's a workbook in audio format. If it was just sold as these two chapters then it would be like $6.95 for audible members so hence why they didn't - probably. But even as a credit, if you're at the place in your life where you want to manifest it real, you could really benefit. From it, I had a REAL breakthrough. Just, WOW. The final chapter centers upon how to get to where you want to go now that you know your core desire feelings. It's basically the same questions being asked again and again and again in various aspects of your life... so 5 mins of it is useful.

Any additional comments?

I was searching for a workbook to help me with manifesting and it's here.

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It's time for me to stop buying books like this.

Would you try another book from Danielle LaPorte and/or Danielle LaPorte?

No.

What was most disappointing about Danielle LaPorte’s story?

I thought this was a book about goal setting! There is so much filler that sounds like an unorganized mix of regurgitated ideas from Esther Hicks, Oriah Mountain Dreamer and The Secret. I hate to be this person because I was so excited about this book. I was really hoping to find some good advice about honing in on your life purpose and setting goals that authenticate your life. The premise of this book is good, but it could have been written into 2 short chapters that are concise and helpful. This is also disappointing because this is the 2nd book I've bought this spring about life purpose and goals only to have found fluff inside instead. Also, Danielle doesn't sound authentic narrating it, rather, it sounds like she is trying to sound wise, which for me, is a huge turn off. If someone who writes a book about living an authentic life has to put on a wise woman front to sell her words, well, it's time to stop buying books like this.

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is it a book for sexual therapy

narrator is so slow and borrng and her voice doesnt fit for this book. it is fit better for 50 shades of gray

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Love the content, did not love the performance

Would you listen to The Desire Map Experience again? Why?

Only if i were able to fast forward through the irritating music that plays every so often.

What aspect of Danielle LaPorte’s performance would you have changed?

I would take out that awful music. I would also like it if she uses regular pronunciation of words. I got used to it after a while, but at first it was very distracting.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Starting with core desired feelings, not the actual items on the to-do list. It really is great content.

Any additional comments?

Wish I had a workbook that coincided with this!

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It will know your (life) socks off!

Where does The Desire Map Experience rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Best Audio Book so far (with Fire Starter Sessions)

What did you like best about this story?

Danielle Laporte's a soul-full human being that shares a formula for living a better, happier life and to be better person in this world. It will rock your world, like it did mine.

Have you listened to any of Danielle LaPorte’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes! I love her, it's like. she's someone I know well because she has spent so many hours with me :). I'd say her performance is even better on Desire Map, but it's a really fine difference. She's just awesome.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both, many times. I read this book in a very intense time of my life so it was super useful beause it helped me dive deeper into my feelings and desires.

Any additional comments?

Amazing book, it will change your life

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Didnt like it

I did not enjoy this book, in fact I couldn't wait to finish it just to be able to read something else. It seem like a copy wanna be version of Big Magic which I love. Too many questions on how you would feel or how you currently feel, who cares. I didnt see the point or sense in asking it over 100 times. Just my opinion

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sound breaks painfully disturbing

the clashing clanging sound breaks so disturbing I can't continue to listen past chapter 1

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