The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work

by Jon Gordon

Overview

A story for anyone searching for more passion, purpose, and happiness

Bestselling author Jon Gordon has inspired countless people in business, education, professional sports, and ministries to work with more passion and purpose, and in his new inspiring fable he shares powerful insights and proven truths to find purpose and happiness in your life and work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118090268
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/27/2011
Series:	Jon Gordon
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	157,488
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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 JonGordon.com.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

1 Two Weeks 1

2 Lost 5

3 A Higher Perspective 13

4 Dreams 19

5 On the Road to Find Out 23

6 Home 27

7 Happiness 33

8 Dharma 37

9 College 41

10 The One Song 43

11 Positive Point of View 49

12 Dogs Have a Purpose 55

13 The Restaurant 57

14 Service 63

15 Gifts from the Past 67

16 A New Opportunity 69

17 George 75

18 The Decision 87

19 GPT 89

20 The Purpose Process 91

21 Four Stages of Purpose 97

22 Y-Process 107

23 Stand Out 109

24 Growth 113

25 Tests 117

26 A Dream Remembered 121

27 Overcome 123

28 Making a Difference 125

29 A Name Means Something 127

30 Abundance 129

31 A Season for Everything 135

32 The Harvest 141