Happiness of Pursuit

Chris Guillebeau

• 26 januari 2017
• 9781509814404

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In this New York Times bestseller, social entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau offers practical advice for adding purpose to your work and life.

Don't live an ordinary life. Pursue your dreams with a quest. The Happiness of Pursuit shares stories of regular people in search of long-term happiness. Whether they've walked across continents, founded nationwide charities or - like the author - visited every country in the world by the time they're thirty-five, these people all have one thing in common: they have intently pursued something extraordinary to enrich their lives. Drawing on their inspirational tales, Chris Guillebeau offers practical advice for: - Choosing and planning your quest - Overcoming challenges along the way - Using the experience to shape the way you live and work 'Chris Guillebeau is a rare combination of sage and adventurer' Susan Cain, internationally bestselling author of Quiet 'As practical as it is inspiring' Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Daring Greatly 'It's not easy to dream big - and it's not easy to turn that dream into reality. The brilliant Chris Guillebeau provides the essential blueprint' Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

Achieve your personal and professional goals with the New York Times Bestseller

Chris Guillebeau, entrepreneurial expert and author of The $100 Startup helps you find purpose in work and life by committing to a life-changing quest.

Honest and motivational, The Happiness of Pursuit will enable you to find real fulfilment, surpassing the limits of a routine-filled life. Whether you're undertaking a physical journey, an artistic enterprise or a philanthropic feat, all that's needed is commitment and progressive accomplishment, and this book will give you the tools to succeed. Full of case studies and anecdotes from Chris' own experience, learn the secrets behind a diverse range of inspirational quests, including:

· How the individuals in question went about it
· The common mistakes
· What happened when they hit the wall
· How their lives changed when the quest was over

The Happiness of Pursuit offers inspirational and practical advice to help you bridge the gap between 'impossible dream' and 'everyday reality'. Discover how your own quest can give you the self knowledge to find and live a more fulfilling life.

‘Smart, honest, and dangerous. . . You won't just be daydreaming about your quest – you'll be packing for it! – Brené Brown, author of New York Times bestseller Daring Greatly