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Life on Purpose

How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything

Victor Strecher

HarperOne, 2016

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University of Michigan professor Victor Strecher lost his daughter Julia to a rare heart disease when she was 19. In his grief, he turned to philosophy and science to create a new way of living. The answer, he discovered, is purpose – the fuel for a happier, healthier, more resilient and gratifying existence. Join Strecher on a journey of discovery to find your transcendent purpose and explore his recommended five positive behaviors to gain the energy, focus and determination purposeful living demands.

Take-Aways

Facing death inspires philosophical questions such as, “What is a life worth living?”
The works of philosophers can provide comfort and advice during troubled times.
Researchers now apply scientific methods to find answers to philosophical questions.

About the Author

Victor J. Strecher is a professor at the University of Michigan and founder of the UM Center for Health Communications Research. He has published dozens of articles, and he co-edited the book, Oncology.

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I. Z. 2 years ago

I am a bit surprise for the 5 strategies actually first time I read . I was expecting author will comment how we should socially connected more with each other and how we keep learning to improve our mind . Later when I rethink SPACE , our daily lives are all about that . We need to be mindful all the time . Good article to read

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