The Seed E-Book

Jon Gordon

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: Jon Gordon
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 157

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

More than 100,000 sold

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!

Leseprobe

Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Two Weeks

Chapter 2: Lost

Chapter 3: A Higher Perspective

Chapter 4: Dreams

Chapter 5: On the Road to Find Out

Chapter 6: Home

Chapter 7: Happiness

Chapter 8: Dharma

Chapter 9: College

Chapter 10: The One Song

Chapter 11: Positive Point of View

Chapter 12: Dogs Have a Purpose

Chapter 13: The Restaurant

Chapter 14: Service

Chapter 15: Gifts from the Past

Chapter 16: A New Opportunity

Chapter 17: George

Chapter 18: The Decision

Chapter 19: GPT

Chapter 20: The Purpose Process

Chapter 21: Four Stages of Purpose

Chapter 22: Y-Process

Chapter 23: Stand Out

Chapter 24: Growth

Chapter 25: Tests

Chapter 26: A Dream Remembered

Chapter 27: Overcome

Chapter 28: Making A Difference

Chapter 29: A Name Means Something

Chapter 30: Abundance

Chapter 31: A Season for Everything

Chapter 32: The Harvest

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Copyright © 2011 by Jon Gordon. All rights reserved.

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Published simultaneously in Canada.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Gordon, Jon, 1971-

The seed : finding purpose and happiness in life and work / Jon Gordon.

p. cm.

Includes index.

ISBN 978-0-470-88856-8 (hardback); ISBN 978-1-118-09024-4 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-09025-1 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-09026-8 (ebk)

1. Work–Psychological aspects. 2. Conduct of life. 3. Inspiration. I. Title. HF5548.8.G665 2011

650.1–dc22

2011012871

For Jade and Cole,

Be the Seed, do your best, and let God do the rest!

Acknowledgments

First, I want to thank my wife, Kathryn, for helping me find and live my purpose. I wouldn’t be the man I am today if it weren’t for you.

To my children Jade and Cole, thank you for your patience during the holidays as I wrote this book. Always remember to follow your passion and plant yourself where you are.

Thank you to my publisher, Matt Holt, and my editor, Shannon Vargo, and to Kim Dayman, Larry Olson, and the rest of the team at Wiley for helping me plant my seed and grow to my full potential. You are the best.

Thank you to my agent and marketing genius, Daniel Decker, for all your hard work, talent, and support. We are a great team.

Thank you to my brother, David Gordon, for your insights and encouragement as I wrote this book. Our creative brainstorming session while walking and talking made a huge difference in the writing of this book.

Thank you to Todd Gothberg, Dan Britton, Melissa Johnson, and Ben Newman for reading the manuscript, providing feedback, and challenging me to make it better.

Thank you to Paul and Alison Frase, for your faith and inspiration during the most painful time of your life. Joshua’s legacy lives on, and he will be the catalyst for the cure of myotubular myopathy. You taught me the definition of overcome and Joshua taught me that we are not just another brick in the wall.

Thank you to all the seed planters out there who produce a harvest and make the world a better place. I hope you enjoy this book.

Most of all, I thank God for the inspiration to write this book. You have carried me through the biggest challenges of my life and taken me through the four stages of purpose. Thank you for using me for your purpose and for guiding me toward my purpose.

Chapter 1

Two Weeks

Josh cruised down the country road with his foot pressed firmly on the gas pedal. He loved driving with the radio up and the windows down. He wasn’t sure who enjoyed it more—him or his dog, Dharma. With her head out the window and ears flapping, she seemed to relish the smell of the fresh country air even as the strong winds battered her face. Not a care in the world, Josh thought, as he looked over at her and shook his head. She doesn’t have to worry about jobs and bosses and paychecks. She doesn’t have to care about things like “engagement” or “focus” or “employment.” Oh, to be so lucky.