The Seed Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work

by Gordon, Jon

• ISBN13: 9780470888568
• ISBN10: 0470888563
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-31
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and life New from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on a quest for the meaning and passion behind work. Josh, an up-and-comer at a leading technology company, is disenchanted with his job. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks to decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed. Through Josh's journey cross-country journey, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and inspiration in your own business and life. When he discovers where and how to plant the seed, you'll get a new sense of what it means to live and work with passion and purpose. Offers practical wisdom on discovering your true purpose, professionally and in life in general A business fable by Jon Gordon, the bestselling author of The Energy Bus and Soup Nobody captures the deeper meaning of business like Jon Gordon, and The Seed is his most searching and significant book yet. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose behind work, and plant The Seed of inspiration in your life!

Author Biography

Jon Gordon's bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp,The Shark and the Goldfish, and Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.JonGordon.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Two Weeks	p. 1
Lost	p. 5
A Higher Perspective	p. 13
Dreams	p. 19
On the Road to Find Out	p. 23
Home	p. 27
Happiness	p. 33
Dharma	p. 37
College	p. 41
The One Song	p. 43
Positive Point of View	p. 49
Dogs Have a Purpose	p. 55
The Restaurant	p. 57
Service	p. 63
Gifts from the Past	p. 67
A New Opportunity	p. 69
George	p. 75
The Decision	p. 87
GPT	p. 89
The Purpose Process	p. 91
Four Stages of Purpose	p. 97
Y-Process	p. 107
Stand Out	p. 109
Growth	p. 113
Tests	p. 117
A Dream Remembered	p. 121
Overcome	p. 123
Making A Difference	p. 125
A Name Means Something	p. 127
Abundance	p. 129
A Season for Everything	p. 135
The Harvest	p. 141
Other Books	p. 145
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