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Off the Wall Released: August 1979 "Off the Wall" was Michael's first solo album.

Thriller Released: November 30, 1982.

Bad Released: August 1987.

Dangerous Released: November 26, 1991.

HIStory Released: June 20, 1995.

Blood on The Dance Floor Released: May 1997.

Invincible Released: October 30, 2001.

Please, I’m not claiming to be an expert in Michael Jackson’s talent and skill
sets; rather, I am saying anything worth having is worth taking the time to master

and refine. That’s not to say that you should wait that long either; the incomparable
Michael Jackson was a breed of his own! Simply put, take the time to find your
passion and invest the time, energy and resources to nurture and master it; then the
reward will come.

One sure way of knowing that you’re passionate is when you cannot wait to
get back to immersing and engaging yourself in the passion-related activity. You’ve
found your true passion when you yearn, eat, breathe and sleep about an activity to

the point that you’re always exploring ways you’re be better at doing that activity.
For an example, if you’re a fishing enthusiast, you find yourself spending an
inordinate of time thinking about what you’re going to do to reel in the next big fish.

Regardless of how good you are, or valued at your current endeavor, just remember
one thing -- if nothing else from this book -- that you’re only as valued if you’re