In Sue DeBrule's compelling and uplifting book, Rise Above the Rat Race, readers are introduced to ten men and women who found success by following their passions and dreams, rather than pursuing the lives demanded of them. Ten real people with pictures and websites, share their individual stories of how they escaped the rat race and explored their own dreams. Blending solid instructions with spiritual nuances, coupling the message of hard work and determination with the importance of being true to our creative desires, DeBrule lays out a path that will lead readers to explore their own dreams. Woven through this positive message is the practical, hands-on explanation of how readers can create an Internet-based home business that can be financially profitable and spiritually beneficial. With the economy shaky and professional futures often in doubt, what better way to insure future security than the creation of one's own business? According to DeBrule, the opportunities are great and the possibilities limitless. This is the book that could very well point the way toward economic independence and personal fulfillment. It illustrates a methodical approach to options for getting ahead, how to make business energy flow, how to discover your purpose, options of navigating your next career, understanding how money works, different streams of income, luck versus opportunities, qualities to look for in a mentor, how to build self-esteem and the steps involved in making a good decision. Black and white interior.