"I recommend this book with all my heart to everyone who sometimes wakes up tired, without enthusiasm, and would like to find a tangible tool that shows the way in life's most burning questions.

What captivated me most was that Zsuzsa presents the essence of Motivational Mapping and self-awareness through her own personal stories—her failures and successes. In doing so, the method becomes not only understandable but also deeply authentic.

The book's other strength is the more than a decade of senior executive experience that is woven throughout the narrative, further strengthening its credibility and relevance. These two threads—the personal and the professional—are harmoniously intertwined and make the work special. Despite the serious topics, the book's editing is playful and illustrative, it can almost be used as a handbook, which makes reading and practical application easier.

The lovable graphics, created by Zsuzsa's daughter, make the experience even more personal and lend a special intimacy to the reading. For me, it is of special value that I can incorporate the perspective found in the book into my coach-trainer work, whether in individual or group form. This book not only inspires but also provides a practical guide on how to find our own internal motivations and resources."

"I highly recommend this book, especially for parents of teenagers, teachers, and leaders—but really, for everyone. We often unconsciously expect motivation to just happen, but we should be tending to our inner sparks and understanding what truly moves us.

It's just as important to know how to ignite this fire in others without causing conflict. Zsuzsa's book is the guide to doing just that. By understanding our own motivators and those of others, we can become true partners in their success. That knowledge is gold.

I believe this will help many people, and it's so practical I’ve already integrated it into my own work. This is an honest, intelligent book. I recommend it with all my heart!"

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.

Many leaders want to run a company, but they actually need to lead people—which is much harder. People aren't machines; they have individual goals, desires, and emotions. You have to know how to motivate them if you want to become a true leader. Zsuzsa's book helps with exactly that.

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
 

Ezt a könyvet mindenkinek szívből ajánlom, aki olykor fáradtan, lelkesedés nélkül ébred, és szeretne egy olyan kézzelfogható eszközt találni, amely irányt mutat az élet legégetőbb kérdéseiben.
Leginkább az fogott meg benne, hogy Zsuzsa saját személyes történetein – kudarcain és sikerein – keresztül mutatja be a Motivációs Térképezés és az önismeret esszenciáját. Ezáltal nemcsak érthetővé, de mélységesen hitelessé is válik a módszer.
A könyv másik erőssége a több mint egy évtizedes felsővezetői tapasztalat, amely végig átszövi a mondanivalót, tovább erősítve annak hitelét és relevanciáját. Ez a két szál – a személyes és a szakmai – harmonikusan fonódik össze, és teszi a művet különlegessé. A komoly témák ellenére a könyv szerkesztése játékos és szemléletes, szinte kézikönyvként is használható, ami megkönnyíti az olvasást és a gyakorlati alkalmazást.
A szerethető grafikák, amelyeket Zsuzsa lánya készített, még személyesebbé varázsolják az élményt, és különleges intimitást kölcsönöznek az olvasásnak. Számomra külön értéket jelent, hogy a könyvben található szemléletet be tudom építeni coach-tréneri munkámba, legyen szó egyéni vagy csoportos formáról. Ez a könyv nem csupán inspirál, hanem gyakorlati útmutatót is nyújt ahhoz, hogyan találjunk rá saját belső motivációinkra és erőforrásainkra."

After hearing Zsuzsa tell her life story at a conference, I was compelled by her positive energy to reach out and ask for help. I am so happy I did. In a few short sessions, she helped me go from clueless to a structured plan for my next career move. What makes Zsuzsa unique is that she is a great listener who guides you toward the truths that are just under the surface without pushing her own agenda. I really liked her flexibility with timing and the digital sessions because it removed the stress of having to get somewhere and this was really helpful with my baby. One of the most important lessons she taught me is that I already have my own formula for success and that I need to trust it. This is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.