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May 10, 2016 · Going beyond the fads, opinions, and false hopes of “expert” self-help books, Life on Purpose explores the incredible connection between purposeful living and the latest scientific evidence on quality of life and longevity.
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- Victor J. Strecher
May 20, 2022 · From inspiring memoirs and self-help bestsellers to important career and money how-to guides, these books will set your college grad up for success.
- Henry Blodget
May 10, 2016 · Strecher’s smart, personal, and highly practical book will fundamentally change the way we understand what it means to lead a good life. “With a powerful combination of science, philosophy,...
May 21, 2018 · "A purpose," writes Damon in his influential 2009 book, The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life, "can organize an entire life." Higher education is an especially good context in which to examine purpose.
- Teens: Seeking Purpose
- Adults: Busy with Purpose
- Midlife and Beyond: A Crossroads of Purpose
- The Practice of Purpose
A purpose in life is not just any big goal that we pursue. According to researchers, purpose is a long-term aim that is meaningful to the self—but goes beyond the self, aiming to make a difference to the broader world. We might find purpose in fighting poverty, creating art, or making people’s lives better through technology. That process begins wh...
According to Damon, most people who find purpose do so in their 20s and 30s. This is when we tend to start building a career and a family—both of which are major sources of purpose during adulthood, along with religion and volunteering. In the family realm, we may find a deep sense of purpose from raising children, as well as taking care of aging p...
While purpose tends to be highest in adulthood, old age can come with a diminishing sense of purpose and direction. In one surveyof people ages 50-92, only 30 percent reported feeling purposeful. The causesaren’t too surprising. Two of the biggest sources of purpose for adults, work and family, take a major hit when we retire and when kids leave ho...
Years ago, Bronk interviewed young people about their sense of purpose, hoping to gain some insight into how it developed. Afterward, she was surprised to hear how much the participants enjoyed the conversation. In fact, she and her team discovered that talking with young people about the things that mattered to them actually increasedtheir sense o...
Jun 7, 2024 · Reading for pleasure can help dust off your imagination and prepare you for life after college. Stick around to explore 24 of the best books to read for college students.
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A pioneer in the field of behavioral science delivers a groundbreaking work that shows how finding your purpose in life leads to better health and overall happiness. Your life is a boat. You need a rudder.
