{"product_id":"from-strength-to-strength-finding-success-happiness-and-deep-purpose-in-the-second-half-of-life-this-book-is-amazing-chris-evans-9781472989758","title":"From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life \"This book is amazing\" - Chris Evans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eArthur C. Brooks' book \"From Strength to Strength\" offers a guide to transforming life changes into a source of strength, based on science, classical philosophy, theology, and history. He shares strategies for releasing old habits and forming new life practices, such as kicking workaholism, success addiction, and self-objectification, meditating on death, starting a spiritual adventure, and embracing weakness. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe #1 New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this remarkable book, Arthur C. Brooks offers invaluable guidance to individuals seeking greater happiness and fulfillment as they navigate the transformative journey of aging and change. The Dalai Lama himself praises it as \"amazing,\" while Chris Evans describes it as a \"valuable guide to finding new purpose and success in later life.\" The Daily Mail hails it as a \"guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a source of strength.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrooks, the bestselling author and columnist behind The Atlantic's popular \"How to Build a Life\" series, presents a thought-provoking and empowering guide to navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with the second half of life. In the first half of our lives, driven by ambition and a relentless pursuit of success, we adhere to a straightforward formula: focus solely on our goals, work tirelessly, sacrifice personal well-being, and climb the ladder with unwavering determination. This strategy proves effective, propelling us toward achievement and fulfillment. However, as we enter the second half of life, a different set of rules governs our journey. Middle age brings with it a gradual decline in success, diminishing rewards, and strained family relationships. In response, many strivers resort to the same tactics they've always employed: they redouble their efforts at work, hoping to outrun the inevitable decline and weakness. Unfortunately, this often leads to frustration, fear, and disappointment, as they had envisioned a time of joy, fulfillment, and pride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortunately, there is a way to break free from the strivers curse. In From Strength to Strength, happiness expert and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks reveals a transformative path that leads to overcoming the limitations imposed by the strivers mindset. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge from science, classical philosophy, theology, and history, Brooks shares practical strategies for releasing old habits and forming new life practices. He empowers readers to:- Embrace meditation on death as a means to conquer fear and live a fulfilling life- Embrace weakness in a way that turns it into strength- Start a spiritual adventure- Cultivate meaningful relationships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange is an inevitable part of life, but suffering need not be. By following the insights and strategies outlined in this book, individuals can transform the challenges they face into opportunities for growth and fulfillment. From Strength to Strength offers a roadmap for navigating the second half of life with resilience, wisdom, and a renewed sense of purpose. Don't let the fear of change hold you back from reaching your full potential. 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