Description
Book SynopsisA 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 lif
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
1 Two Weeks 1
2 Lost 5
3 A Higher Perspective 13
4 Dreams 19
5 On the Road to Find Out 23
6 Home 27
7 Happiness 33
8 Dharma 37
9 College 41
10 The One Song 43
11 Positive Point of View 49
12 Dogs Have a Purpose 55
13 The Restaurant 57
14 Service 63
15 Gifts from the Past 67
16 A New Opportunity 69
17 George 75
18 The Decision 87
19 GPT 89
20 The Purpose Process 91
21 Four Stages of Purpose 97
22 Y-Process 107
23 Stand Out 109
24 Growth 113
25 Tests 117
26 A Dream Remembered 121
27 Overcome 123
28 Making a Difference 125
29 A Name Means Something 127
30 Abundance 129
31 A Season for Everything 135
32 The Harvest 141
