The Delusion of Passion: Why Millennials Struggle to Find Success - Softcover

Anderson, David; Nathan, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1533480915 ISBN 13: 9781533480910

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Short Description

Life doesn't begin when you find your passion, it is happening right now in every decision you make! Authors David Anderson & Mark Nathan separate fact from delusion surrounding our understanding of what it means to live a life of passion...which is never discovered, it is created. A brilliantly written, simple, and practical guide to develop a life that you are truly excited about living!

Long Description

We ve all grown up hearing statements that sound like There are more important things in the world than money...follow your passion or When you find your true passion, you'll never feel like you're working a day in your life.

In our culture, there is a premium placed on finding our passion, as though somehow once we've found it, our lives will finally start to come together as we've always imagined. We've held onto these beliefs about passion and have made daily and even life-changing decisions based on the principle of following our passion.

Is passion important in living a fulfilled life? Absolutely. But as the famous adage goes, It s not the things that you don t know that hurt you... It's the things you think are true that aren t that really mess you up.

Unfortunately, there are a number of beliefs we have about trying to find our passion that are creating more questions, frustrations and confusion in our lives. Of course, something in these beliefs must be true (or they wouldn't resonate with us so strongly), but how do we separate fact from delusion? Instead of hoping to find a life of passion, how do we CREATE a life we are passionate about living?

The Delusion of Passion: Why Millennials Struggle to Find Success was written to clarify truth from delusion in our commonly held beliefs about passion, and to put people in the driver's seat, creating a life they are passionate about living. It is written for Millennials and by Millennials to help our generation tap into new levels of productivity and intentionality in everything we do, and in our pursuit of personal excellence. Even those not in our generation have gained insights from this book into the Millennial mind, on how to work with Millennials effectively, and helping to clarify their own personal journeys as well.

About this title

About the Author:

David Anderson

Born in 1985, David is currently the CEO of KEEP GLOBAL North America and previously the co-founder of School Loan 411, a student loan advisory firm. He was inducted as a Global Shaper with The World Economic Forum and is the Senior Advisor to the Honorary Consul to the country of Moldova. David worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in New York City and investment management at J.P. Morgan in Chicago. He also worked as an aide at the White House from 2011 to 2012. He is a proud graduate of Chicago State University, where he graduated with Honors, and Harvard University s Explorations Program. He resides with his wife Kristin and young daughter in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Mark Nathan

Born in 1982, Mark is the child of Burmese and Filipino immigrants. He paid his way through college as an actor and started his life as an entrepreneur, launching a film festival at age twenty-one. Mark has built a number of different businesses, and became financially free at twenty-seven years old. Mark has been invited to speak globally about goal-setting, personal development, team-building, financial freedom and creating culture. Mark is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and is a proud Chicagoan. He and his wife Meredith live in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

Review:

Passion is only a piece of the success puzzle. This book is a must-read for Millennials struggling to channel their passion and for non-Millennials seeking to inspire the next generation. --Dailah, Internet/Entertainment Lawyer & Adjunct Professor

David and Mark use their experiences to encapsulate the heart of the Millennial Mind for all to understand. Every business & non-profit leader should pass this on as a resource to their team. --Ernest, Former Sr. Executive - Goldman Sachs & KPMG

This is a remarkable book, not only written skillfully but with a rare mix of humor and practical wisdom from key figures of all generations. It's a true recipe for success. --Tyrone, VP of Global Diversity & Inclusion - Fortune 500 Company

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1533480915
• ISBN 13: 9781533480910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166
• Editor: Hart James C., Nathan Meredith
• Illustrator: Nathan Mark