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Don’t Snooze Your Dreams
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Michelle's book is a powerful testament to the profound impact service animals can have on our lives. As a veterinarian, I've seen firsthand how these incredible animals transform the lives of their handlers, and Michelle's story beautifully illustrates that bond. Her journey with her Great Dane service dog is inspiring and highlights the dedication, resilience, and love that define these partnerships. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true value of service animals.
- Dr. Sherri Dennett, BSc, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Michelle Weger’s Don't Snooze Your Dreams: Lessons from Life with Narcolepsy is a masterclass in resilience and ambition. With unflinching honesty and a dash of humor, Michelle turns her personal challenges into a roadmap for success. This book isn't just about overcoming adversity; it’s about using it as fuel to achieve your wildest dreams. Michelle’s story is proof that with the right tactics, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. An inspiring and practical guide for anyone looking to turn their struggles into strengths. I've learned a lot from Michelle's journey, and I know you can too!
- Nick Nanton, 22x Emmy-Award Winning Director/Producer | Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author
What if the biggest obstacle in your life could become your greatest strength?
In Don’t Snooze Your Dreams, Michelle Weger shares her extraordinary journey of living with narcolepsy, a condition that could have easily derailed her ambitions. But instead of letting it define her, Michelle used it as fuel to achieve her wildest dreams. From launching a successful business to becoming an advocate and speaker, she has transformed challenges into opportunities at every turn.
This isn’t just another self-help book filled with clichéd advice.
Michelle offers a fresh, candid perspective on what it really takes to overcome fear, push past limits, and turn setbacks into comebacks. She doesn’t sugarcoat the struggles but shows you how to face them head-on with practical strategies, real-life stories, and a good dose of humor.
You’ll learn how to:
- Confront Your Fears: Michelle reveals how taking immediate action, setting personal rules, and creating systems can help you conquer fear and self-doubt. Learn to face your “Paper Dinosaurs”!
- Build Unshakable Confidence: By gradually escalating your efforts, you can achieve big results without the overwhelming pressure of doing it all at once.
- Embrace Your Uniqueness: Michelle’s journey from an unconventional student to a business leader demonstrates the power of finding what works for you, even if it means breaking the mold.
- Live Boldly: Through her adventures, from travel blogging before it was a thing to running a marathon without a plan, Michelle shows that life’s greatest achievements often come from ditching perfection and just going for it.
Whether you’re struggling with a chronic condition, facing fear in your business or personal life, or simply looking for inspiration to live more boldly, Don’t Snooze Your Dreams will empower you to wake up to your full potential.
Michelle Weger’s story is proof that you don’t have to be perfect to make your dreams come true—you just have to start. And in this book, she’ll show you how.
Don’t Snooze Your Dreams isn’t about living with narcolepsy. It’s about how to stop living with your best excuse so you can have the life you dream about. Michelle has accomplished more in her life thus far than 99% of people living with narcolepsy and 90% of women who run their own business. If she can do this at her age, imagine what is possible for you and your dreams if you do what she shares in this book. Age can be an excuse too. Don’t let it be yours. You still have time, start today. Start by reading this book.
- Lisa Larter, Author of ‘Pilot to Profit’, Co-Author of ‘Masterful Marketing’
"Don’t Snooze Your Dreams” is not only Michelle Weger’s personal journey with narcolepsy, but also a masterclass in how not to sleepwalk through our own lives. Every page of her book reads like a beautifully crafted website - no surprise there! Clear, concise writing, lots of white space around the words to allow the wisdom and the stories to jump off the page and into our hearts and minds. Her descriptions of the “Paper Dragon” and the “Terrorist in Your Head” brought my own fears into perspective. The realization that not all fears need to be conquered is priceless. Michelle is a living testament to what is possible when you refuse to let fear dictate your life. Time to wake up!
- Teri Kingston, TEDx Speaker, Author of ‘Get Ready for TED when TED is Ready for You’
Michelle's ability to write such a compelling book is nothing short of remarkable. As a producer, I know how challenging that can be. I'm incredibly proud of her for shining a light on her incredible achievements and the vital role of service animals. She’s truly the next Jon Katz.
- Victoria Boon, Sundance Award-Winning Documentary and Television Producer, who lost the Academy Award to 'March of the Penguins'
Learn More About The Author
Michelle’s latest starring role was on AMI’s nationally broadcasted television show “You Can’t Ask That” where she answered anonymous questions about services dogs.
Michelle's book "Don't snooze your dreams" has given me sensitivity to a condition I was not aware existed before… Her story was captivating, inspiring, touching and filled with much resilience! I loved how she balanced out things with her awesome sense of humor making the reader feel the lightness in her difficulties. For the animal lover that I am, her adorable service dog Max stole my heart, made me laugh out loud and brought me to tears more than once. This book has given me once more a new awareness on how to navigate my own difficulties in areas of my life and has brought me to appreciate greatly my strengths and abilities to go after my own dreams. I am honored to have had the chance to read this book!
- Ellie Laliberté, Author of ‘Letters From You to You’
Oh my goodness, I absolutely adored this book and trust me, you will too! Michelle beautifully transforms her experience with Narcolepsy into a profound guide on life, self-love, and staying true to oneself. Not only does she share her journey for her own growth but also to empower others facing any challenges across mind, body, and spirit.
Within this treasure of a book, you'll be treated to a delightful mix of her personal anecdotes, sprinkled with humor and an abundance of compassion. Prepare to dive deep into your own psyche and life as you resonate with her tales. Michelle cleverly incorporates key takeaways and thought-provoking questions after each story to prompt reflections on how various circumstances have impacted you and your responses to life's twists and turns.
For those of you who may be searching for that extra push to believe in yourself, to embrace your inner wisdom, and to carve your unique path, "Don't Snooze Your Dreams" is the beacon you've been waiting for, ready to unveil a whole new world of possibilities and inspiration. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
- Lilly White, Author of ‘365 Ways to Power Up Your Life’, ‘Madness, Addiction & Love’, ‘Into the Heart of Bali’
Don’t Snooze Your Dreams: Lessons from Life with Narcolepsy” is a beautifully inspiring book about persistence, resilience, and the joy of achieving your dreams! The author has a wonderful way of writing that makes it feel as if you’re sitting across from her, sipping a latte, as she shares her best tips for pursuing your dreams without excuses. When fear inevitably pops up, as it often does when we’re stretching beyond our comfort zone, she has a gift for you there too with smart, practical advice in an easy-to-use framework that you can carry with you for the rest of your life.
Her many stories throughout the book give the reader a true bird’s-eye view of what it’s like to discover and overcome the challenges that accompany a life-altering diagnosis. And even though she and her Great Dane service dogs face some very challenging times, I found myself laughing out loud through much of the book, as Michelle has a fantastic sense of humor to boot!
This is a true gem of a book and a great gift for any “big dreamers” in your life!
- Lauren L'Amour, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Life Coach
This book is for everyone. Whether you are currently facing difficult challenges or simply juggling life's challenges. The stories and learnings from this book, will help you find a lift to your spirit to soar personal hurdles, and you may laugh aloud a few times--as I did on a few occasions. Michelle's pursuit to be an entrepreneur was anything but linear, and reading her journey and side-journeys, is impressive. She moved forward, laterally, and was anything but stagnant regardless of her hurdles. She has carefully curated a practical set of tools, and shares advice so we can also face our own obstacles and be braver than we thought we could.
- Shelley Murdock, Author of ‘Healthy & Fit for Life–the Starter Kit for Women Over 50’
When I met Michelle, she had already been diagnosed with narcolepsy and was on the journey of embracing her discomfort. When we spoke about my work and her narcolepsy, she lit up at the thought that everyone lives with discomfort and uncertainty, but few people embrace it. What so impressed me about Michelle, is that she stopped building systems to manage her discomfort and focused on solving problems for her clients. With this book she’s offering a way to help people stop solving for their difference and lean into the strengths you do have to live the fullest life that you can.
- Jennifer McClanahan, CEO and Founder of Leverage to Lead LLC
As someone who suffers from a sleep disorder, Sleep Apnea, this book was indeed a wake-up call - no pun intended. Michelle's story reminds us that life is what we make it. Her determination to pursue her dreams despite the challenges posed by narcolepsy is genuinely motivating. Her perspective has encouraged me to adopt a more proactive approach to my health and ambitions.
As a business owner, I was immediately struck by the practicality of the Rule of 15. Michelle's innovative approach to pricing services is not just revolutionary, but also highly applicable.
Michelle's story is not just for those with sleep disorders; it is for anyone who has ever faced a challenge and needed a reminder of what is possible.
- Jez John, CEO, Speaker and Trainer