5 responses to “Chapter 1 of “Profit Seeks Purpose” Book (draft 12)”

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   Carla Vogl

   June 17, 2025

   1. In spite of pondering the question your character followed his same routine…working the lobby doing what he usually did.
   2. The reading flowed well and there was no need to pause or re read.
   3. Nothing was forced. Very Natural.
   4.Nothing felt off. This scenario is a popular one to explore. It flowed nicely. Can’t wait to see where it goes.
   5. 10 minutes to read.
   6. Really what stayed was the need for all of us to figure out that we may have it all but still be unfulfilled. How do we find that fulfillment?

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      profitseekspurpose

      June 21, 2025

      Thank you Carla for making the time to read this draft of Chapter 1. i appreciate your comments.

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3. 

   Brian Seim

   June 25, 2025

   1. What one moment or idea stuck with you the most, and why?
   We know when we are successful but we don’t even recognize the success because we’re feeling the hole, the gap, the missing piece. That purpose, that completeness or wholeness. Finding that whole congruence between internal and external and between conscious and unconscious.
   2. Where did you pause, reread, or feel confused?
   I started to wonder about the conference speaker. Is that a real person or fictional. Knowing you and seeing the place names distracted me a bit from the story and yet made it more complete and real. Is the location real or fictional? I guess I’m debating between specifics and generalities in the location and highway references…
   3. Did the blend of faith, business, and story feel natural, or did any part feel forced?
   I like the “catch” Caleb felt when Liz mentioned faith. The initial presentation of the idea being something different than a “deal” was great. When actually inviting Caleb to the mastermind, Nathan seemed a bit blunt or stoic. I was looking for more of a personal invitation. Something like “I would like you to join a mastermind that I facilitate.”
   4. Which character or dialogue rang true, and which, if any, felt off?
   I was on the edge of tears through the whole experience. Sarah completely reminds me of my wife, Leah. I love how she holds space, listens, and encourages with gratefulness
   5. How long did it take, in minutes, to read this draft?
   Oops. . . I guess I should’ve pre-read the questions. Maybe 15-20 minutes.
   6. After finishing, what practical insight or emotion lingered with you?
   I have been in a season of more presence at home and it has been a blessing. The emotion is a blend of joy and longing continuing to build abundance and impact in my business AND ALSO continuing to do it at home with my young children. Mastermind makes us different, better. Working on ourselves, blessing ourselves is critical to making improved impact.

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      profitseekspurpose

      July 12, 2025

      Thank you Brian. I do appreciate this. The writing is coming along now.

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