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The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work Hardcover - 2011 - 1st Edition

by Jon Gordon

This business fable by the bestselling author of "The Energy Bus" and "Soup" explains how to embark on a quest for meaning and passion behind work.


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A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and life

New from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on a quest for the meaning and passion behind work. Josh, an up-and-comer at his company, is disenchanted with his job. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks to decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed.

Through Josh's journey cross-country journey, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and inspiration in your own business and life.

Nobody captures the deeper meaning of business like Jon Gordon, and The Seed is his most searching and significant book yet. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose behind work, and plant The Seed of inspiration in your life!

From the rear cover

THE Seed

New from the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on an enlightening and life-changing quest to find passion, purpose, and happiness in your life and work.

Meet Josh, an up and comer in his company who has lost his passion at work. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks and decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed.

As Josh travels the country to decide where to plant his seed, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and encouragement in your own work and life.

If you are searching for your purpose and are ready to leave your mark on the world, then plant this seed of inspiration in your life!

From the jacket flap

THE Seed

New from the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on an enlightening and life-changing quest to find passion, purpose, and happiness in your life and work.

Meet Josh, an up and comer in his company who has lost his passion at work. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks and decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed.

As Josh travels the country to decide where to plant his seed, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and encouragement in your own work and life.

If you are searching for your purpose and are ready to leave your mark on the world, then plant this seed of inspiration in your life!

Details

  • Title The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work
  • Author Jon Gordon
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Date 2011-05-31
  • ISBN 9780470888568 / 0470888563
  • Weight 0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.54 x 5.83 x 0.69 in (21.69 x 14.81 x 1.75 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Inspiration
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011012871
  • Dewey Decimal Code 650.1

About the author

JON GORDON'S bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and the Goldfish, and Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.JonGordon.com. Follow him on Twitter @JonGordon11.

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