The Purpose Principles
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The Purpose Principles

How to Draw More Meaning into Your Life

Jake Ducey
Jeremy P. Tarcher, 2015
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Jake Ducey may be a college dropout, but he’s no slacker. He’s written two books, trekked around the globe, helped build an orphanage in Guatemala and delivered more than 100 motivational talks. His rambunctious ebullience brings his book alive. Ducey’s advice isn’t novel: Set goals, persist, think positively. But his passion is invigorating: He’s the no-nonsense coach who pushes you out of the locker room urging, “Get out there and come back a winner!” Ducey illustrates his classic concepts with unconventional role models, such as reggae star Bob Marley and surf champion Laird Hamilton. Most of the quotations he cites are engaging and lovely, but be warned that in reporting racist taunts, Ducey doesn’t shy away from quoting verbatim – albeit for a reason. Otherwise, getAbstract recommends this clear, simple book to those starting out, to entrepreneurs, to those seeking or changing careers, and to anyone who has a dream or wants to find one.

Summary

Get Happy

Success and happiness are a chicken-and-egg conundrum – which comes first? People assume that success, defined as wealth, fame and security, will lead to happiness. In reality, it’s the opposite: You find success by being happy. And, you find happiness by spending your life doing the things you love. Artists like Bob Marley or innovators like Steve Jobs didn’t wait until they were successful to find meaning in their lives. They were successful because they happily lived their dreams, – even through lean times, and despite failure and rejection. Exactly what you want from life isn’t as important as having a goal and working hard to achieve it. You cultivate happiness every day when you follow your dream.

Living the Life You Want

Why don’t people pursue their dreams? Most people don’t know what they really want from life. Hardly anyone even thinks about daily living in those terms. Most people want what teachers, parents and the media tell them they should want: financial security, social acceptance and status.

None of those attributes fuel happiness and meaning. At the end of your life, you are unlikely to regret that you didn’t expend more ...

About the Author

Motivational speaker and human rights activist Jake Ducey also wrote Into the Wind, which chronicled his six-month spiritual journey around the world.

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