The Path to a Meaningful Purpose

The Path to a Meaningful Purpose
Author: Luis A. Marrero
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2013-07-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1475986408

Part scholarly psychological research, part self-improvement book, Th e Path to a Meaningful Purpose helps you answer four existential questions: Who am I? What matters in life? Why am I here? How do I successfully fulfi ll my life purpose? Author Luis A. Marrero uses psychology to help you understand the meaning and purpose of your life, and how to succeed. Marrero introduces foundations of a new movement in psychology called logoteleology, chiefl y a blend of logotherapy, psychological theories of motivation, and teleology, that he calls the science of meaningful purpose. It provides a basis to help you understand why people suff er and institutions fail to reach their potential despite the availability of practical solutions; discover who you are by learning about identities and how they are formed and improved; realize what is meaningful and meaningless in life; resolve to make decisions that set you up to make the best of what life off ers; fi nd and commit to a meaningful purpose that serves as a guiding compass for a fulfi lling life; learn how to set goals and make choices that are compatible with what is meaningful to you; and determine how you can select and use the right type of motivation that builds and strengthens your mental stamina and the confi dence to win in life. Th e Path to a Meaningful Purpose, a foundational guide, is the fi rst in a planned anthology. It explains why you behave the way you do and how your behavior impacts your ability to enjoy life to its fullest, off ering ways to help you grow and succeed.

The Path to a Meaningful Purpose

The Path to a Meaningful Purpose
Author: Luis A. Marrero, MA, RODP
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1475986394

Part scholarly psychological research, part self-improvement book, Th e Path to a Meaningful Purpose helps you answer four existential questions: Who am I? What matters in life? Why am I here? How do I successfully fulfi ll my life purpose? Author Luis A. Marrero uses psychology to help you understand the meaning and purpose of your life, and how to succeed. Marrero introduces foundations of a new movement in psychology called logoteleology, chiefl y a blend of logotherapy, psychological theories of motivation, and teleology, that he calls the science of meaningful purpose. It provides a basis to help you - understand why people suff er and institutions fail to reach their potential despite the availability of practical solutions; - discover who you are by learning about identities and how they are formed and improved; - realize what is meaningful and meaningless in life; - resolve to make decisions that set you up to make the best of what life off ers; - fi nd and commit to a meaningful purpose that serves as a guiding compass for a fulfi lling life; - learn how to set goals and make choices that are compatible with what is meaningful to you; and - determine how you can select and use the right type of motivation that builds and strengthens your mental stamina and the confi dence to win in life. Th e Path to a Meaningful Purpose, a foundational guide, is the fi rst in a planned anthology. It explains why you behave the way you do and how your behavior impacts your ability to enjoy life to its fullest, off ering ways to help you grow and succeed.

Meaningful Purpose

Meaningful Purpose
Author: Luis A. Marrero
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2022-05-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1663233845

What is my meaning, what is my purpose? How are they different? Why do these matter? What can I do to make my life more meaningful? Is purpose something we discover, or something we create? How does meaning play a role in being successful in life? Logoteleology, also known as Meaningful Purpose Psychology, or more simply MP, provides the foundation and understanding that are needed to answer these and other life-defining questions that we all come across in some way each day in our personal and professional lives. Explored throughout this book are the basics of meaning, purpose, motivation, and much more that are the groundwork of MP. Marrero and Persuitte lay this out in a way that is useful both to individuals who seek to find and connect to meaning and purpose in life, as well as for those who coach and guide others. A handy introductory guide to Meaningful Purpose Psychology, this text builds on the science first introduced in the award-winning book The Path to a Meaningful Purpose, authored by Luis A. Marrero, incorporating further insights and concepts from this evolving psychological theory and practice. Starting from the central thesis of MP, “Mankind...does not suffer from a lack of answers. Rather, it suffers despite the answers being available”, this text includes a fresh perspective and greater clarity to the blocks to meaning we experience as part of this paradox. The methodology included in this text shows how we can increase self-awareness to these obstructions of reality and truth. By using the information and methods explored throughout this text we are on a meaningful journey toward being the best versions of ourselves - as communicators, leaders, partners, parents, employees, coaches, teammates, friends, and members of the communities, groups, and organizations to which we belong. Welcome to the path!

Living a Meaningful Life Without Purpose

Living a Meaningful Life Without Purpose
Author: Gershon Winkler
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2018-06-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 198220611X

To describe what this book is about would defeat its purpose since it is about living a meaningful life without purpose. Purpose is overrated, writes the author. What is it your business what purpose God or intelligent design or Darwin had in mind when the idea of you came up? What makes you think that your right to life hangs on some kind of particular task and that you were specifically hired to perform it? And anyway, if you know why you are here, what would be the point in you being here, altogether? Basically, you are here for the purpose of not knowing why. So deal with it. We are indeed living very much in a purpose-driven culture that has all but robbed us of the gift of meaning and replaced it with the urgency of purpose. As a result, more and more of us are judging one another not for who we are but for what weve accomplished and for what sort of justification weve come up with for existing. Thus, people rarely ask So tell me about yourself. Rather, its mostly You got a card? To paraphrase comedian Jackie Mason, Everybody is handing out business cards, but the only ones making a living are the printers. The search for purpose becomes more urgent when we feel we exist by no choice of our own because when things get rough, there better be sufficient justification for being here that makes going through this shit worthwhile. On the other hand, when we focus on meaning rather than on purpose, we liberate ourselves from the constraints of the have-tos and breathe in the pristine gift of the moment and of each phase in the magic of our life unfolding.

Noble Purpose

Noble Purpose
Author: William Bill Damon
Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2009-07-23
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1599470489

This book describes the personal and spiritual benefits of living life in a way that matters, with an awareness that one's life can reflect a sense of higher purpose no matter what the circumstances. The book draws upon religious, philosophical, and literary writings to show how humans in many cultures and historical epochs have pursued noble purposes by answering God's call as each hears it. Noble purpose can be pursued both in heroic acts and in everyday behavior. The book shows how ordinary people—teachers, business professionals, parents, citizens—can ennoble what they do by being mindful of its deepest meaning. It also points out that humility is a necessary virtue for those who pursue a noble purpose. Great heroes are bold, courageous, and sometimes audacious in their determination to succeed; but they are also humble in their awareness of their own limitations. Moreover, a person must never violate basic moral laws while pursuing a noble purpose—the means must be as moral as the ends. Purpose brings coherence and satisfaction to people's lives, producing joy in good times and resilience in hard times. It also presents a paradox: hard work in service of noble purpose that transcends personal gain is a surer path to happiness than the self-indulgent pursuit of happiness for its own sake. The closer we come to God's purpose for us, the more satisfied our lives become. From the inspiration and examples conveyed in this book, we learn that all individuals have the capacity to discover their own God-given abilities, to learn the world's need for the services they can provide, and to experience joy in serving society and God in their special ways. As theologian Frederick Buechner writes, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet."

Setting Meaningful Goals: Mapping Your Path to Success

Setting Meaningful Goals: Mapping Your Path to Success
Author: Isvarya Panielselvam
Publisher: Isvarya Panielselvam
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2023-06-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

"Setting Meaningful Goals: Mapping Your Path to Success" is a comprehensive e-book that provides a roadmap for unlocking your full potential and achieving success in all areas of your life. This empowering guide offers practical strategies, actionable steps, and valuable insights to help you set goals that align with your values and aspirations. Whether you're seeking personal growth, career advancement, improved relationships, or a healthier lifestyle, this book equips you with the tools and mindset to make it happen. With real-life examples, expert guidance, and a focus on the SMART goal-setting framework, you'll learn how to break down your goals into manageable steps, prioritize effectively, and stay motivated throughout the journey. Celebrate milestones, evaluate progress, and make necessary adjustments along the way. Embrace lifelong growth and reflection, and set new goals that resonate with your evolving aspirations. This e-book is your companion for mapping your path to success and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. Start your transformative journey today and unlock the endless possibilities that await you.

Meaningful Work

Meaningful Work
Author: Shawn Askinosie
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-11-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0143130315

The founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, an award-winning craft chocolate factory, shows readers how he discovered the secret to purposeful work and business − and how we can too, no matter what work we do. Askinosie Chocolate is a small-batch, award winning chocolate company widely considered to be a vanguard in the industry. Known for sourcing 100% of his cocoa beans directly from farmers across the globe, Shawn Askinosie has pioneered direct trade and profit sharing in the craft chocolate industry with farmers in Tanzania, Ecuador, and the Philippines. In addition to developing relationships with smallholder farmers, the company also partners with schools in their origin communities to provide lunch to 1,600 children every day with no outside donations. Twenty-five years ago, Shawn Askinosie was a successful criminal defense lawyer trying his first murder death penalty case that would later go on to become a Dateline special. For many years he found law satisfying, but after several high profile trials he reached a breaking point and found solace in the search for a new career. In this inspiring guide to discovering a vocation that feeds your heart and soul, Askinosie describes his quest to discover more meaningful work – a search that led him to volunteering in the palliative care wing of a hospital, to a Trappist monastery where he became inspired by the monks focus on “being” rather than “doing,” and eventually traipsing through jungles across the globe in search of excellent cocoa bean farmers to make award winning chocolate. Askinosie shares his hard-won insights into doing work that reflects one’s values and purpose in life. He shares with readers visioning tools that can be used in any industry or field to create a work life that is inspired and fulfilling. Askinosie shows us that everyone has the capacity to find meaning in their work and be a positive force for good in the world.

Achieving Meaningful Goals

Achieving Meaningful Goals
Author: Lee Mason
Publisher: Lee Mason
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Achieving Meaningful Goals is a book designed to help readers sustainably accomplish important goals. The method described in the book consists of four phases: 1: Identifying 2: Inventorizing 3: Implementing 4: Internalizing 1: During the phase of Identifying, readers are encouraged to: - Connect with their desire to achieve a particular goal - Build confidence to achieve their goal - Cultivate the necessary willingness to take action 2: During the phase of Inventorizing, readers are encouraged to: - Define their goal with clarity and precision - Visualize their future accomplishment - Formulate an effective strategy to achieve their goal 3: During the phase of Implementing, readers are encouraged to: - Take decisive action based on their strategy - Optimize their strategy and actions based on their achieved results - Persist until they’ve achieved their goal 4: During the phase of Internalizing, readers are encouraged to: - Invest time, attention and energy to sustain their results - Create conditions to successfully prolong their accomplishments - Optimize the effectiveness of their routines

BUILD A MEANINGFUL FUTURE

BUILD A MEANINGFUL FUTURE
Author: Kehinde Adeniran
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2014-12-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 149699728X

Building a meaningful future is your sole responsibility. No matter what you want to build; personal life, business, ministry or the nation, it must be done inside-out. True and lasting meaning does not come from the without but it flows from the within out. Discover your true purpose, develop and deliver it. Serve humanity and lead faithfully. Dream, dare and do diligently and you will build a meaningful life. Now is the best time to build. Life is about timing, this is your moment, seize it and maximize your potential. Partner with people of like passion, synergy and interdependence is a great key to multiplier effect on your life results. A fulfilling future is full of joy and happiness, peace and prosperity. Pay the prize now, today is the future! Build faith, exhibit love and live through character. The things that will advance and sustain you are not really difficult, they are simple and basic. A meaningful future don't just arrive, it takes process and consistent efforts. Our Nations needs true leaders; those who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. Nation-building rest mostly on the shoulders of people sitting in front in government and politics, yet every man should govern and build his own home through purpose, common values and shared culture. Every man should take ownership of his life and be responsible to build a meaningful future. Remember if it is not purposeful, it is not meaningful...I celebrate your future!

The Heart of Business

The Heart of Business
Author: Hubert Joly
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1647820391

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller Named a Financial Times top title How to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results. Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business. Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to die," says Joly. Eight years later, Best Buy was transformed as Joly and his team rebuilt the company into one of the nation's favorite employers, vastly increased customer satisfaction, and dramatically grew Best Buy's stock price. Joly and his team also succeeded in making Best Buy a leader in sustainability and innovation. In The Heart of Business, Joly shares the philosophy behind the resurgence of Best Buy: pursue a noble purpose, put people at the center of the business, create an environment where every employee can blossom, and treat profit as an outcome, not the goal. This approach is easy to understand, but putting it into practice is not so easy. It requires radically rethinking how we view work, how we define companies, how we motivate, and how we lead. In this book Joly shares memorable stories, lessons, and practical advice, all drawn from his own personal transformation from a hard-charging McKinsey consultant to a leader who believes in human magic. The Heart of Business is a timely guide for leaders ready to abandon old paradigms and lead with purpose and humanity. It shows how we can reinvent capitalism so that it contributes to a sustainable future.