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Finding Your Purpose
- Narrated by: Christine Whelan
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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- Categories: Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development
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Publisher's Summary
So many of us today feel like we’re merely existing instead of thriving - and that’s where a purpose-oriented mind-set comes in. Living with purpose means using your gifts, in keeping with your values, to make a positive impact on the lives of others. But it’s not easy. Half the work of cultivating greater purpose in life involves facing personal and profound questions. What matters most to me? What do I value in other people, and why? What positive change do I want to see in the world?
Finding Your Purpose is designed to help answer questions like these and to put you on the path to meaning. Over the span of 10 engaging, empowering lessons, Professor Christine B. Whelan translates academic research into a program for making a difference in your everyday life, giving you a guidebook for anticipating - and navigating - the practical and emotional obstacles that may stand in the way of discovering your purpose. Whether you’re pushed by pain to make a change in your life or simply intrigued by the possibility of an even better life, this Audible Original is about possibilities and purpose.
It is, ultimately, an Audible Original made just for you.
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- b3mcg
- 2021-01-24
Powerful & Practical
Early on in the first lecture of Dr. Whelan’s “Finding Your Purpose” I understood why her course at the University of Wisconsin is so popular with students. She does a brilliant job of gathering wisdom from sources ranging from Ancient Greek philosophers, sacred scripture and eastern thought to enlightenment thinkers and modern day management gurus and curates and combines those insights into a practical tool for helping people understand themselves and build a more meaningful life.
I’m glad that what was once only available to students in Madison is now available to people of all ages everywhere.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-02-07
A Diamond in Sweater Wrapping
The author has struggled, succeeded and quietly suffered in life. Her reflection on life purpose is authentic.
But for some unknown reasons, the content is bundled with tons of space-fillers then wrapped in multiple layers of sales lingo. The impatient skeptics may easily mistaken the book as a motivational piece.
My advice is to read the titles of the chapters and select the messages that speak to you. It is worth spending 30 minutes treasure-hunting.
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- Madison608
- 2021-01-22
Great Lecture Series for Kick-Starting Purposeful Living
Purpose is one of those words that seems too big and heavy to deal with today - so we put it off until later. Finding Your Purpose demystifies the concept and gives you the ideas to think through the deeper questions in bite-sized pieces. I love the idea of a purpose mindset instead of a singular purpose. And the idea of writing a daily purpose statement, too. Lots of good ideas, all backed up by research, in this informative lecture series.
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- MALI
- 2021-01-20
You will want to read it over and over
Finding Your Purpose is one of the best books that I have ever read. I love this book it's so full of spiritual insight and hope . This book really helps people realize how much God loves them and has a plan for each individual's life.
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- Luca Roseano
- 2021-05-19
Not exactly what I was expecting. I am disappointed.
The book idea and subject fascinated me but it turn out to be another book with a lot of general concepts that repeat over and over. This book it might be good for a college student but certainly was not good for me. The book calls for a lot of exercises and writing. At the end you will have your purpose statement. This is not a book that I enjoy listening while I am driving or walking. I was not impress. Another self teaching life book the failed to meet my expectations. It was too much simplistic in many aspects. Most book concepts are common sense, other are not realistic other than in the academy environment of a school or college.
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- Maria C Delagarza
- 2021-06-03
If you need a mission statement read Covey
This is the first Great Course audio that I am glad I did not have to purchase to find out that it has no value. The positivity is almost nauseating and apparently the only way you can have a purpose is for it to be in the service of others. The stories used to illustrate the points are all successful extroverted people who found their "purpose", and I agree with another reviewer that this feels very much like a motivational "sell".
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- Julie Smith
- 2021-02-11
Extremely Helpful
I loved the way Christine simplifies the steps to being able to clarify what you want your life to be about. Establishing a good support system, facing your fears, and looking at your life as a story that you get to write. Beautiful!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-10-04
Good listening experience, however...
the author draws upon her own experiences, and does well with research. It's a calm, pleasing listen as well. However, its a really close copy of many of the same books in this genre, particular reminding me of the OG, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. This is worth a read though. have no doubt, if only to reinforce the positive, grateful living mindset. Much Love.
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- Scott
- 2021-07-04
Not bad - a structured approach, but…
… there are no easy answers, at least not for me. I like the approach of determining your values, listing your top strengths and talents, and aligning them to achieve something you find meaningful and fulfilling. But finding my purpose is still elusive.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-06-22
Extraordinary Read
Dr. Whelan’s “Finding Your Purpose” was an incredible listen for me because she creates a very relatable experience for the listener. She accomplishes this by explaining her experience as well as experiences of others she has known throughout her career. I highly recommend you read her book, and I will be re-reading again soon!
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