Living On Purpose
Five Deliberate Choices to Realize Fulfillment and Joy
by Amy Eliza Wong
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Pub Date May 24 2022 | Archive Date Jun 24 2022
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Description
Achieve Profound Discernment and Joy
Many people from all walks of life, even after their many accomplishments and experiences, are often plagued by feelings of dissatisfaction and deep questioning. These feelings may lead them to wonder if the life they are living is the life they were meant to lead.
Living On Purpose is the guidebook these people have been waiting for. This book shows readers how to feel more connected to the people around them and how to be truly satisfied by the life they’re leading. It will help them get past the pervasive feelings of lack and dissatisfaction by explaining how to fill the hole that can’t be achieved by more money, more status, or the next big thing.
Written by transformational leadership coach Amy Wong, this book will help shift readers to a mindset of possibility and freedom. Seamlessly merging her personal and professional experience with aspects of social neuroscience, Amy brings intellectual rigor and profound insight to the map of five choices that will lead the reader solidly back to themselves.
Advance Praise
"If you think it's impossible to obtain deep insight and happiness in today's world, think again, or better yet, dive into Wong's thoroughly engrossing guide... You will never get bored reading this book. In fact, you will feel energized and motivated to make changes in your life that can lead to new possibilities and set you free."
--- Readers' Favorites
"Practical and philosophical, Wong uses her platform well—and enthusiastically—to share the wisdom she has gained having coached a diverse array of people... Her prose is straightforward and welcoming, her tone that of a coach merged with a motivational speaker, making it clear that she’s rooting for her audience while still exuding the professionalism and gravitas of a high-powered executive. General self-help readers will enjoy Wong’s encouraging demeanor and her gentle prompting to live a life filled with purpose."
--- Booklife by Publisher's Weekly
"The five methods are mental choices that include electing to “feel it out” and deciding to know “that it’s always working out for you.” They are fleshed out with insightful personal examples, sociological theories, research, and anecdotes from coaching clients’ experiences. Wong elucidates her own core decision, too; the result is a vulnerable text that reveals how the process works at each stage, with Wong showing how she healed from her core belief that she was a burden, which was rooted in an experience when she was three years old, using the methods shared in the text."
--- Foreword Clarion Reviews
“To say that Amy Wong changed my life would be putting it mildly. Anyone interested in getting out of their way and unlocking their creative reserves should read this book. And then read it again!”
—Anuradha Muralidharan, Chief Operating Officer at Expensify
“Who doesn’t want to finally feel at home in their own life, relationships, and profession? Amy Wong offers a compelling book to guide you away from self-imposed limitations and toward a path of intention, leading to an authentic and joyous life.”
—Adam Gazzaley, MD PhD, David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Executive Director of Neuroscape at University of California, San Francisco; coauthor of The Distracted Mind
“Living on Purpose has taken me by surprise. In a lifetime of exploring the terrain of the human heart and mind, I find Amy Wong’s understanding and wisdom to be deeply refreshing. A case in point, Amy illuminates the nature of rejection and its impact throughout our lives in a wholly unique way. Making this discovery in the pages of her book will bring readers closer to themselves and help them to navigate the world with greater openness and freedom. Amy is an emerging teacher whose brilliant light you’ll want to keep an eye on.”
—Barnet Bain, author of The Book of Doing and Being and producer of the Oscar-winning film What Dreams May Come
“Amy Wong has written a powerful book about what living on purpose truly means. Insightful, candid, and engaging, it’s a must-read for anyone ready to go from succeeding by accident to thriving on purpose.”
—Mike Robbins, author of Nothing Changes Until You Do
“If you’ve ever desperately wanted something, felt held back by self-doubt, or wondered what was next (i.e. if you’re human!), please read this smart, gentle, personal, and so true book by Amy Wong on how to live on purpose. Wong’s approach is truly original—world-class coach, mathematician, and trusted girlfriend. I love this book. It’s a life-changer”
—Bethany Saltman, author of the critically acclaimed Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey into the Science of Attachment
“Amy Wong has created a greatly needed and highly practical guide on how to shift foundational perceptions into the inherent confidence, purpose, and joy that lives within all of us—something especially valuable during these challenging times. She gets to the core of what holds people back from living their best lives and presents clear steps to make real change. Read it and experience a profound shift in your personal and professional life.”
—Owen O’keeffe, Managing Director and Global Head of Technology M&A at Morgan Stanley
“An incredibly relatable, fun, and practical guide that will lead you away from persistent dissatisfaction and fears of not being or having enough. Read it and share it. It’s a game-changer.”
—Erica Lockheimer, Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn
“Engaging, warm, and empowering, Amy Wong offers a compelling guide to an authentic life of joy and freedom. This book has the power to change our individual and collective lives.”
—Shauna Shapiro, PhD, author of Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain
“This is a wonderful guidebook. It’s a delight to read and filled with relatable insights, easy-to-follow practices, and powerful tools. In a warm and inspiring way, Amy Wong offers an unapologetic road map to getting out of your own way and moving toward a life lived with meaning and intention.”
—Chris Pan, founder of MyIntent.org
“As a culture, we have numbed ourselves to the ability to lean into our true aspirations and live an authentic life. This eye-opening, moving book will help a lot of people break free from the mental habits that hold them back.” —Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality and author of Wisdom at Work
“Amy Wong has written a must-read guidebook for anyone wanting to break out of the uncomfortable cycle of ‘not enough’ and escape from the rat race once and for all.”
—Dr. Diana Hendel, former hospital CEO, executive coach, author of Responsible: A Memoir, and coauthor of the award-winning Trauma to Triumph
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