Prisoners of Our Thoughts

"Another good addition for the self help library" according to Emilio J. Torres-Requena. Very good read. Needs to be reread as there is a lot of information. Also it helps to read Victor Frankel book first which I did not do. A big problem with a lot of these books is they have exercises which are hard to follow through when reading on a kindle. If the book is going to be studied which it should then I suggest getting a hard copy (maybe used) and the kindle version to really get the most out of the book.. Profoundly powerful and practical Profoundly powerful and practical. Written in straight forward language. The author presents a logical and essential explanation about the fundamental importance of "meaning" in one's life. On a personal level, it has sparked me to reopen the long closed vault which has held my unrequited call to purpose and meaning. Better late than never I guess.Give yourself a chance to regain meaning and purpose in your life. Listen to your heart while you read this book.. Life Changing I've never before so enjoyed, and found extremely valuable, a book that some might categorize as "self help." Other books suggested by friends have tended to be fluffy or not very pragmatic in approach.This book can provide the means to completely turn your life around. Meaning can be found in all things and readily sweep away the normally permeating dissatisfaction with life. But this book is realistic in its approach and not some sort of cure. Life has ups and downs, but you can take charge and navigate it with grace.I par

Alex Pattakos, a former colleague of Frankl's, brings the search for meaning at work within the grasp of every reader using simple, straightforward language. By demonstrating how Dr. Frankl's key principles can be applied to all kinds of work situations, Prisoners of Our Thoughts opens up new opportunities for finding personal meaning and living an authentic work life.. The author distills Frankl's ideas into seven core principles: Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude; Realize your will t

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The foreword is by The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People author Stephen R. . Logotherapy, Frankl's therapeutic approach, says we are free to respond to all aspects of our destiny; Pattakos argues that if we all have a will to meaning, then even if we work for unenlightened companies, we can still "connect meaningfully with others" within the workplace. Covey. From Publishers Weekly The late Viktor Frankl's hopeful Man's Search for Meaning emerged from his experience in a Nazi concentration camp. Pattakos ends each chapter with a "Meaning Moment" and a "Meaning Question," which can seem contrived (how exactly is your work like a "mission"?) and a lot of the advice will feel like familiar workplace etiquette that has been rebranded. With