Goal Free Living reveals the shocking truth that while goals may be a tool for success, they rarely lead to true happiness and passion. In his quest for the secrets of extraordinary living, author Stephen Shapiro drove 12,000 miles across the United States and interviewed 150 people. What he discovered was the 8 surprising secrets that will free anyone from being enslaved by their goals and start living a powerful new life focused on experiential living. Woven throughout the book are stories of ordinary people with extraordinary lives that provide wonderful examples of how to balance all aspects of life. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Confessions of a Goalaholic Setting the Stage for Goal-Free Living The Eight Secrets of Goal-Free Living Secret #1- Use a Compass, Not a Map Secret #2- Trust That You Are Never Lost Secret #3- Remember That Opportunity Knocks Often, But Sometimes Softly Secret #4- Want What You Have Secret #5- Seek Out Adventure Secret #6- Become a People Magnet Secret #7- Embrace Your Limits Secret #8- Remain Detached Setting Your Compass One Person’s Transformation From Goalaholic to Goal-Free Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Take the “Are You a Goalaholic” Quiz Appendix C: Score the “Are You a Goalaholic” Quiz Appendix D: The “Are You a Goalaholic?” Survey Results
Book Details:
- Author: Stephen M. Shapiro
- ISBN: 9780470362808
- Year Published: 2006
- Pages: 240
- BISAC: BUS046000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Motivational
About the Book and Topic:
Goal Free Living reveals the shocking truth that while goals may be a tool for success, they rarely lead to true happiness and passion. In his quest for the secrets of extraordinary living, author Stephen Shapiro drove 12,000 miles across the United States and interviewed 150 people. What he discovered was the 8 surprising secrets that will free anyone from being enslaved by their goals and start living a powerful new life focused on experiential living. Woven throughout the book are stories of ordinary people with extraordinary lives that provide wonderful examples of how to balance all aspects of life. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Confessions of a Goalaholic Setting the Stage for Goal-Free Living The Eight Secrets of Goal-Free Living Secret #1- Use a Compass, Not a Map Secret #2- Trust That You Are Never Lost Secret #3- Remember That Opportunity Knocks Often, But Sometimes Softly Secret #4- Want What You Have Secret #5- Seek Out Adventure Secret #6- Become a People Magnet Secret #7- Embrace Your Limits Secret #8- Remain Detached Setting Your Compass One Person’s Transformation From Goalaholic to Goal-Free Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Take the “Are You a Goalaholic” Quiz Appendix C: Score the “Are You a Goalaholic” Quiz Appendix D: The “Are You a Goalaholic?” Survey Results
Active Public Speaker: Stephen Shapiro speaks to over 10,000 people yearly, from corporate events at Intel, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Lockheed Martin, to industry events such as the Marketing Forum and the Forrester CIO Conference. He also conducts Goal-Free Living workshops for major corporations such as Georgia-Pacific and Accenture. Online Marketing Campaign: Highly interactive book website planned with free content available to readers. Buyers of the book will also get a password to access more exclusive content. Business Networking: author will work with marketing departments of the corporations whose executives he interviewed for the book to leverage their customer and employee base. He will also seek joint marketing opportunities. Fast Company magazine’s Company of Friends Network: This network has 10,000 members and Stephen will use this organization to further market the book. On his “Goal-Free Living Road Tour,” he will connect with organizations that are associated with the Company of Friends Network through speeches and teleconference sessions. Impressive Client List: Stephen has advised leading organizations around the world in a variety of industries including: Lockheed Martin, Avaya, Intel, BMW Williams F1, Frito Lay, Quill/Staples, Barclays, UPS, Bristol Myers-Squibb, and Accenture.
About the Author
Stephen Shapiro is a recognized expert and professional speaker on the topics of creativity and innovation. He is the founder of the 24/7 Innovation Group, a management education and research organization concentrating on innovation and break-through thinking. Previously he worked with Accenture, where in 1996 he founded the firm’s Process Excellence Practice, advising many leading organizations including: Staples,UPS, Avaya, Lockheed Martin, and Zerox. Steve lives in Quincy, Massachusetts.