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The Intentional Life: Crafting Your Legacy, One Day at a Time
What legacy do you want to leave?
The Intentional Crafting Your Legacy, One Day at a Time blends theories of positive psychology with individual testimonials from a diverse selection of contributors to help readers discover their personal answers to this important question.
Consisting of 365 letters organized around seven "Life Health Principles" – Optimism, Values, Self-Care, Relationships, Community, Nature, and Service – this book shares the wisdom and experiences of a wide range of individuals alongside reflection questions and vision worksheets. The Intentional Life helps you develop a broader and deeper perspective about your course in life. Chapters will enable you to solidify what gives you meaning and joy as you learn from the experiences and insights of over 300 authors at varying stages of their life.
Whether you are finishing high school, attending college, starting a career, or engaged in other pursuits, this book will serve as an essential foundation for moving forward with a rich and fulfilling life. And doing so, one day at a time.
The Intentional Crafting Your Legacy, One Day at a Time blends theories of positive psychology with individual testimonials from a diverse selection of contributors to help readers discover their personal answers to this important question.
Consisting of 365 letters organized around seven "Life Health Principles" – Optimism, Values, Self-Care, Relationships, Community, Nature, and Service – this book shares the wisdom and experiences of a wide range of individuals alongside reflection questions and vision worksheets. The Intentional Life helps you develop a broader and deeper perspective about your course in life. Chapters will enable you to solidify what gives you meaning and joy as you learn from the experiences and insights of over 300 authors at varying stages of their life.
Whether you are finishing high school, attending college, starting a career, or engaged in other pursuits, this book will serve as an essential foundation for moving forward with a rich and fulfilling life. And doing so, one day at a time.
442 pages, Paperback
Published October 16, 2025
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David S. Anderson
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November 7, 2025
This book is a collection of 365 “legacy letters” that intend to share lessons learned from a wide range of writers, to any adult in the process of still-developing. (Full Disclosure: two of my essays are included.) Thematically grouped around seven pillars, the letters can be read in any order (each is limited to a single page) and the book includes reflection prompts, brief theoretical and philosophical introductions, and even a suggested 12-month calendar to complete a non-linear review of one letter per day. The perspectives and insights offered are as diverse as the writers, but each letter feels honest and accessible. The whole book is like a gift of humility and wisdom, bookended with hope for better lives.
October 18, 2025
This book offers an opportunity for a daily dose of wisdom from learned people. Chapter heads and essay titles demonstrate why this book is both readable and useful for a wide audience. The short essays are meant to be read daily, when needed for a boost or to address a concern.
I worked in education for over 40 years and one thing I tried to teach students was that each choice needed to be intentional. A perfect book to help readers do that very thing.
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I worked in education for over 40 years and one thing I tried to teach students was that each choice needed to be intentional. A perfect book to help readers do that very thing.
Buy it, gift it!
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