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The happiness of pursuit

finding the quest that will bring purpose to your life

byChris Guillebeau

Genres: Business Health Self Help Career Advancement Personal Finance

Who is this book for? Readers seeking inspiration and guidance in pursuing personal quests and self-improvement.

Topics HappinessSelf-actualizationMotivation

MoodHopeful

A book that challenges each of us to take control--to make our lives be about something while at the same time remaining clear-eyed about the commitment--The Happiness of Pursuit will inspire readers of every age and aspiration. It's a playbook for making your life count.

Language

Published on

01/01/2014

Pages

292

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9780385348843

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waterstones

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10.99 £

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