Synopsis
Achieve your personal and professional goals with the New York Times Bestseller
Chris Guillebeau, entrepreneurial expert and author of The $100 Startup helps you find purpose in work and life by committing to a life-changing quest.
Honest and motivational, The Happiness of Pursuit will enable you to find real fulfilment, surpassing the limits of a routine-filled life. Whether you're undertaking a physical journey, an artistic enterprise or a philanthropic feat, all that's needed is commitment and progressive accomplishment, and this book will give you the tools to succeed. Full of case studies and anecdotes from Chris' own experience, learn the secrets behind a diverse range of inspirational quests, including:
· How the individuals in question went about it
· The common mistakes
· What happened when they hit the wall
· How their lives changed when the quest was over
The Happiness of Pursuit offers inspirational and practical advice to help you bridge the gap between 'impossible dream' and 'everyday reality'. Discover how your own quest can give you the self knowledge to find and live a more fulfilling life.
‘Smart, honest, and dangerous. . . You won't just be daydreaming about your quest – you'll be packing for it! – Brené Brown, author of New York Times bestseller Daring Greatly
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26 January 2017
9781509814404Reviews
Chris Guillebeau is a rare combination of sage and adventurer, and The Happiness of Pursuit is both a distillation of his wisdom and a demonstration of his – and others' – passion for the questing life. The passion Chris chronicles is infectious, and it becomes even more so as we read about life-focusing action delivering deep meaning. Even if you prefer never to leave your armchair, this book will inspire you to take a beautiful voyage – one that can be either physical or mental as you chase the thrill of steady accomplishment.
The Happiness of Pursuit is smart, honest, and dangerous. Why dangerous? Because it is as practical as it is inspiring. You won't just be daydreaming about your quest – you'll be packing for it!
It's not easy to dream big – and it's not easy to turn that dream into reality. The brilliant Chris Guillebeau provides the essential blueprint for those of us for whom the happiness of pursuit – such as Chris's successful quest to visit every country in the world – is a key part of the pursuit of happiness
If you like complacency and mediocrity, do not read this book. It's dangerously inspiring. It will make you want to do amazing things with your life. You may not end up visiting every country on Earth or directing a global protest from the top of a tree (I certainly won't), but Chris made me want to dive into an adventure. The Happiness of Pursuit is a how-to guide for avoiding a boring life.
