Great Callings: Überwinde, was dich zurückhält, und finde deine Bestimmung

by Brianna Wiest, Renate Graßtat (Translator)

Bau dir die Brücke in ein neues Leben.

Was würde passieren, wenn du deinen vorgezeichneten Weg verlässt und deiner inneren Stimme folgst? Wenn du dich traust, aus dem Kreislauf von Erwartungsdruck und Fremdbestimmung auszubrechen? Brianna Wiest hat ein Buch geschrieben für alle, die Gedichte schreiben, auch wenn niemand sie liest, die Bilder malen, auch wenn niemand sie bewundert, und die singen, auch wenn niemand zuhört. Sie zeigt uns, wie wir den Mut finden, verborgene Träume zu leben und unsere wahren Talente zu entdecken, und warum es sich lohnt, den sicheren Pfad zu verlassen und sich auf Abwege zu begeben.

Genres: Nonfiction, Personal Development

76 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 8, 2025

Reviews

[es 🍓 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have been waiting for Brianna Wiest to release a book about purpose and overcoming “barriers” to try and achieve what you want.
i knew this book was for me once it was released.
i enjoyed all her other novels, The Mountain Is You was especially my favourite of hers until this was released.
im only on chapter 3 so far, and am already loving and relating to it so far.
brianna wiest has such a profound way of writing that touches me in certain areas i never knew existed.
will forever recommend her books.
100000/10.

[Lexy11072001 · Rating 4 out of 5]

*3,5

[Peaarly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5 ⭐️ read, her books never disappoint.

[Caity · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read a couple of her other books and Brianna Wiest has an incredible way with words. I generally find a lot of good stuff in her books and recommend them to others. However, the first 20 pages or so of this one were great like the rest of her books but then it was a short read lacking any substance. After she talks about what resistance is, she doesn't tell you how to work through your problems or anything other than "listen to it." Okay, that didn't need to be a book. I was pretty disappointed.

[Stephen Lyons · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Poetic Reminder to Stop Preparing and Start Living

Great Callings: What’s Keeping You? by Brianna Wiest is written almost like poetry—thought-provoking, grounding, and deeply reflective. While I enjoyed its insights, there were moments I wished the ideas were expressed more simply. That said, the final chapter brings everything together beautifully, opening with: “We spend so much time preparing for life, we forget to live it.” A powerful and timely reminder for anyone feeling stuck between intention and action.

[Amy Lea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh, 2.5. For more creative people, this tiny book may be profound. While I greatly enjoyed some sections related to finding your life's purpose, this book didn't really hit for me the way her previous writings have. It was also only 102 pages, which makes me wonder if she is just cranking out books to capitalize on her popularity on socials while she can, rather than working on a great masterpiece. I may be losing my appreciation for Wiest :(

[Kiersten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brianna Wiest has become one of my favorite self help writers, her mantras are inspiring, her message is simple and her guidance is profound. Her book, The Pivot Year, has become an annual guide since finishing it last year. I immediately picked it up and started from the beginning. She gives you the guidance to allow yourself to just be and continue to become.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

These words came into existence for us at such a perfect time: the final months of the year to inspire us and challenge our perspective on what our calling or purpose is. Her writing style always knows how to drive the core message home.

[Kelly Rodeheaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book

Insightful and thought provoking . I love Briana Wiest's book. This is another example of an inspiring work that challenges your way of thinking...she reminds us that life is good, and worth celebrating.

[Joe Rafter · Rating 5 out of 5]

another amazing expression of our inner opportunities

This book is a good sequel to The Pivot Year by Brianna. The passages are longer and I find them more contemplative. The feelings I get reading this is best described as introspective, pondering, curious, and optimistic.

[Colleen Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will reread this book slowly many times. Beautifully helps us hold accountability for our heart, our self and our creativity so that we can share with truth and authenticity. Brilliant work once again

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful prose, as always from Brianna Wiest, but overall it felt choppy to me. This could have been a potent essay, but i’m not sure it works as a book. It reads like a compilation of Instagram posts that don’t necessarily flow together.

[Rhiannon Barela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, quick read that is very helpful for those of us struggling in the “in-between” season, searching for clarity.

[Ayeesha Kanji (Water Chestnut) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brianna's books find me at the exact moment and I've heard "calling" multiple times since reading and finishing this book. All I know is you will know if a book like this is meant for you or not.

[Shan VN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book from Brianna Wiest that found me at the right time. I read this one in one sitting.

[Shreyas Hebbal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, sweet and to the point! Thoroughly enjoyed

[Nopadol Rompho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Find your calling should be our lives' mission.

[Mimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just think it wasn’t for me but it was still very good.

[M. John · Rating 4 out of 5]

More woo-woo than grounded but I still like a lot of Brianna Wiest's thoughts.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ich liebe Briannas Schreibstil und die Messages, die sie mit ihren Büchern vermittelt. Ich finde ihre Sichtweisen auf viele Dinge erfrischend, lehrreich, nachvollziehbar und inspirierend, weshalb ich mich wirklich WAHNSINNIG auf »Great Callings« gefreut habe.

Allerdings muss ich zugeben, dass ich ein wenig enttäuscht bin, weil ich etwas anderes, ein bisschen mehr erwartet habe… Ich verstehe den Kern des Buches vollkommen: Um deine ✨Bestimmung✨ zu finden, musst du auf deinen innersten Kern hören und das ist immer gruselig. Aber viel mehr sagt sie leider nicht… Dass ich durchhalten muss, da ansetzen soll, wo es am meisten wehtut, dass mir die Meinung anderer egal sein muss und ich nur das Werkzeug meiner eigenen Selbstwirksamkeit bin. Ich verstehe es, und irgendwie sehe ich das irgendwie ähnlich, aber ich hab mir einfach eine Art Geistesblitz, eine epiphany beim Lesen gewünscht. Aber die kam bei mir leider nicht.

Dennoch konnte ich einiges aus dem Buch mitnehmen, weil Punkte wie „Kümmere dich nicht, was andere von dir denken“ und „nur DEIN Weg ist für DICH der richtige“ für mich nochmal eindringlich wiederholt wurden und ich mich beim Lesen tatsächlich kritische Fragen gefragt habe. Und das war wirklich wirklich schön 🤍