The seed Finding purpose and happiness in life and work
Book - 2011
"A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and life, new from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on a quest for the meaning and passion behind work. Josh, an up-and-comer at a leading technology company, is disenchanted with his job. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks to decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed. Through Josh's journey cross-country journey, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and inspiration in your own business and life. When he discov...ers where and how to plant the seed, you'll get a new sense of what it means to live and work with passion and purpose. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose behind work, and plant The Seed of inspiration in your life!"--
- Subjects
- Published
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Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley
c2011.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- x, 146 p. ; 23 cm
- ISBN
- 9780470888568
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Two Weeks
- 2. Lost
- 3. A Higher Perspective
- 4. Dreams
- 5. On the Road to Find Out
- 6. Home
- 7. Happiness
- 8. Dharma
- 9. College
- 10. The One Song
- 11. Positive Point of View
- 12. Dogs Have a Purpose
- 13. The Restaurant
- 14. Service
- 15. Gifts from the Past
- 16. A New Opportunity
- 17. George
- 18. The Decision
- 19. GPT
- 20. The Purpose Process
- 21. Four Stages of Purpose
- 22. Y-Process
- 23. Stand Out
- 24. Growth
- 25. Tests
- 26. A Dream Remembered
- 27. Overcome
- 28. Making A Difference
- 29. A Name Means Something
- 30. Abundance
- 31. A Season for Everything
- 32. The Harvest
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