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The Earned Life

Lose Regret, Choose Fulfilment

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The Earned Life

By: Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter
Narrated by: Marshall Goldsmith
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Discover the steps to earning your path to fulfilment and living without regrets-from the world-renowned executive coach and New York Times best-selling author of Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.

Our lives exist on a continuum between two poles: fulfilment and regret. We invest enormous resources of time and energy into staying healthy, being recognised for our achievements, nurturing our relationships and making money. When we make the right investments, we earn our lives: our choices, risks and efforts lead us a rewarding outcome that we regard as fair and just, regardless of external validation. But how can we know if we're investing in the right things? How can we ensure that our 'earned rewards' add up to an overarching sense of purpose in our lives?

In The Earned Life, pioneering leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith shows us how to live our own lives—not someone else's version of them. The key to living the earned life, unbound by regret, requires our commitment to a habit of earning and connecting it to something greater than the isolated achievements of our personal ambition. Taking inspiration from Buddhism, Goldsmith implores readers to accept impermanence and avoid the Great Western Disease of 'I'll be happy when...'. He offers practical advice for shedding the obstacles, especially our failures of imagination, that prevent us from creating our own lives. With this audiobook as their guide, listeners can close the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done.

Packed with illuminating exercises and stories from Goldsmith's storied career as a coach to some of the world's most high-achieving leaders, The Earned Life is a powerful roadmap for ambitious people seeking a higher purpose.

©2022 Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter (P)2022 Penguin Audio
Career Success Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Career
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I've previously enjoyed Goldsmiths work.
He shakes us up to take a good look at our life.
Not sure it would appeal to a younger audience - many people reference are of a previous life.
I found myself being distracted too easily - not practising what he was preaching - being present!
You may enjoy it - but his other books are much better.

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A very practical way to guide enthusiasts like me with the essence of many years of experience , As always very eye opening. very much recommended to ones who feel the need to earn their lives& livelihoods!​

Earned Life the process of Living!

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Goldsmith at his best.
Wise, reflective, with so much valuable insights.

Easy to listen to and apply.

Superb. Will repeat listen

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