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Is it really possible to live our lives with purpose and meaning?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The Churning — Leave a reply
Karim Wasfi plays cello at bomb site in Baghdad

It’s all very well talking about ‘purpose’ and ‘values’ but we all have deadlines to meet and bills to pay. Can we really live our lives with ‘purpose’ and ‘meaning’? Two Continue Reading →

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— “The inspiring manual to improve our ability to thrive in VUCA times.”

— “An essential shift in thinking: an ethical framework for business decision makers based on emotional maturity.”

— “Essential reading for any leader who wants to thrive in times of change.”

— “An outstanding book. Inspirational and uplifting.”

— “My favourite book to turn to when I have a leadership dilemma.”

— “…should be on every change-maker’s bookshelf… rich… practical… detailed… clear… invaluable.”

— “It’s brilliant! I keep dipping into it and finding little pearls of wisdom.”

— “Refreshing and necessary. A personal development journey recommended for… today’s highly unpredictable world.”

— “An excellent guide to riding the waves of change and being stronger when faced with adversity.”

— “An outstanding book… A very valuable companion for those in search of meaning.”

— “Excellent, clear, pragmatic, practical, radical.”

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