This is a fabulous book by Zsuzsa Czagler, and I would say that aside from my own primary source books in the Routledge series, this is almost certainly the most detailed, comprehensive and best work on mapping motivation currently available. There are many things to praise about it:

• her candid self-assessments;
• the range of related topics covered (NLP, the work of Dr David Hawkins, Reiki, psychometrics, Milton Erickson, et al);
• the in-depth exploration of motivational mapping in a wide range of contexts (eg appraisals, teams, coaching etc);
• the brilliant and sometimes innovative use of graphics (eg satisfaction scores superimposed on motivational bar charts);
• the thorough, fascinating and detailed case studies that are extremely illuminating;
• and even the fun factors as we near the end of the book (eg Maps for Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny!).

 On top of all this, Zsuzsa is not frightened of stepping outside the strict parameters of Map lore, as it were: we tend to avoid talking about home factors in the map work environment, but Zsuzsa rightly points out: "sexuality love children can override all workplace topics in an instant”. Absolutely.

So, if you want a really roller-coaster and expert ride on Motivational Mapping this is certainly the book for you; it is already a Hungarian classic, and perhaps soon will be an English-speaking one too.

Your book really resonated with me. I went straight into work from school, and for years I had this odd cycle — every two years, my motivation would dip, my health would follow, and I’d have to change jobs, move somewhere new, even end relationships. Later in life, I did my PhD in biochemistry, and the same thing kept happening. Eventually, that cycle stretched, but it never went away completely — until now.

Since I found editing and writing, I don’t feel the need to keep changing everything to feel well and fulfilled. Reading your book reminded me why: because joy, purpose, and motivation aren’t just nice extras — they’re essential to staying healthy.

I keep finding your words popping back into my head during the day, little reminders to stay connected to what gives me energy. That’s such a gift for a book to give a reader, and I’m so grateful I got to experience it