Stuck in Halftime

by Bob Buford, Peter F. Drucker (Foreword by)

Since the release of Halftime in 1994, more than 150,000 people have purchased the book and begun a journey from success to significance. In a way that no one could have predicted, this book has started a widespread movement that views midlife as an opportunity rather than a crisis. It helped men and women between the ages of 35-50 realize that they have at least another thirty years of active, vibrant living ahead of them and that retirement is not the optimal option.But now, readers feel stuck. More than eighty percent of people who began the journey got sidetracked. Now they want to know how to get 'unstuck.' Stuck in Halftime is written for the person who is trying to successfully make it through the midlife journey of 'half time.' It shows readers how to get past the barriers that stand in the way. It outlines eight 'myths of half time' that distract people trying to move from success to significance. It also explains the new rules of this journey, since the old rules of the first half do not work anymore. And it uses stories of those who were stuck in a similar way to illustrate ways to become unstuck. This book is of enormous help to those who heard the 'still, small voice of God' calling them to a life of significance. It is a book of encouragement, hope, and practical guidance.

Genres: Spirituality

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First published April 30, 2001

Reviews

[Barry · Rating 2 out of 5]

What I liked was the wisdom inherent in coaching a move from personal success to more general significance. Good probing questions, realistic portrayal of barriars and speed bumbs and some helpful things to think about. Written from a caring Christian point of view, After a while , the increasingly Christian context, though well intentioned , is a barriar to connecting to non- Christian readers.

[Amy Haydu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since this book was written in 2001 our economy has changed. I'm not sure if one's second half will begin as early as once hoped. That said, I'm not ready to think about MY second half yet, but when I do I may want to revisit this author - perhaps for something more relevant to our current economy.

[Rayfes Mondal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving from a life of success to one of significance. There are some good lessons here and motivation for leading a meaningful life after you've had success.