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The Project-Driven Life: How To Figure Out What You Want To Be When You Grow Up
So...what do you do?
Fans of pithy, insightful authors such as Steven Pressfield will appreciate Kathleen Thompson’s to-the-point writing style as she tackles the age-old struggle of deciding what to be when you grow up. Who knew the journey of self-discovery could be so fun?
Walking you through a series of six simple steps, including making lists, finding a body practice, and writing a personal manifesto, this guide helps you first gain a foundational understanding of yourself and then invites you to rehearse your newfound wisdom by developing—and finishing—a project you love. As you cultivate your personal philosophy, it will become easier and easier to do only what aligns with your values and aspirations.
Complete with tricks for developing persistence and spiritual hygiene, The Project-Driven Life takes the stress out of trying to choose an easy-to-articulate job and sets you on the path of simply doing what you love—one project at a time. You’ll even learn how to reframe dreaded career questions and transform potentially awkward conversations into unexpectedly enjoyable experiences.
So, let’s rephrase the what amps you up?
Fans of pithy, insightful authors such as Steven Pressfield will appreciate Kathleen Thompson’s to-the-point writing style as she tackles the age-old struggle of deciding what to be when you grow up. Who knew the journey of self-discovery could be so fun?
Walking you through a series of six simple steps, including making lists, finding a body practice, and writing a personal manifesto, this guide helps you first gain a foundational understanding of yourself and then invites you to rehearse your newfound wisdom by developing—and finishing—a project you love. As you cultivate your personal philosophy, it will become easier and easier to do only what aligns with your values and aspirations.
Complete with tricks for developing persistence and spiritual hygiene, The Project-Driven Life takes the stress out of trying to choose an easy-to-articulate job and sets you on the path of simply doing what you love—one project at a time. You’ll even learn how to reframe dreaded career questions and transform potentially awkward conversations into unexpectedly enjoyable experiences.
So, let’s rephrase the what amps you up?
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2015
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December 16, 2024
Just like Kath this book is a delight! Inspiring and insightful in a no BS tidy format.
February 2, 2016
This gem is written by my yoga teacher, Kathleen Thompson. Her strategies are simple, yet thought-provoking. A truly life-altering read!
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