The Laws of Lifetime Growth: Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past (Bk Life)

Do you ever hit those snags in life where you feel like you've stopped growing? Does life become so routine, so much hard work, that all you believe you can do is tread water? When it seems as though there is little room left to dream at the end of a long day of working, raising your family, paying bills, etc. Ironically, even the good things in life can stop us from growing - fame, fortune, recognition. Literally anything can stop us from seeking a bigger experience with life, if we let it. Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura, the authors of, The Laws of Lifetime Growth have built this book on their own "sticky" life situations. Businessman Dan Sullivan survived not one, but two, bankruptcies. With the indefatigable spirit of an entrepreneur, Dan used his experience to create a million-dollar coaching firm. Catherine Nomura then helped Dan to recreate himself again and translated Dan's life and his inspiring philosophy to the written page. This book is our doorway into that philosophy and our invitation to create our the most rewarding life possible. The Laws of Lifetime Growth is a living example of Law #2, "Always make your learning greater than your experience." We all face many unexpected turns, good and bad. But as the authors point out, "You can have a great deal of experience and be no smarter for all of the things you've done, seen, and heard. Experience alone is no guarantee of lifetime growth. But if you regularly transform your experiences into new lessons, you will make each day of your life a source of growth." No matter what our circumstance, health, financial situation, etc., we can choose to make each day pivotal in our development. In this way our worst moments can often become our most valuable trajectories to our best life - and biggest successes. The Laws build on one another in this book. As the benchmark, Law #1 is both the roots and wings for the other nine. Always make your future bigger than your past. By putting that idea into action and knowing that life always has more in store for us, we are naturally moved into hope and gratitude. For positive psychology it is no "secret" that gratitude is the doorway to all universal gifts. Like most books from Berrett-Koehler, The Laws of Lifetime Growth is a quick study. It reminds us in every-day language, that in our abundant world we must be proactively grateful. We must practice gratitude and learning. This is not simply another reminder to pay it forward. It holds amazing surprises for the reader. Law #6 says: "Always make your enjoyment greater than your effort." Simply put, life should be FUN! It's vital to remember that joy is a service to others. A person grounded in JOY is like a beacon to all and a magnet for learning. "Finding ways to get more and more enjoyment from your activities is one way to ensure continued growth. Creativity in all fields of activity is intimately linked to playfulness - the constant desire to do new things just for the fun of it. Approach everything you do with this sense of play, and you will ensure that, even though you still get as good or better results, your enjoyment is always greater than your effort." Although we often wish we had an unlimited supply of years, embracing our limited life is, in reality, infinitely powerful. It reminds us of the intrinsic value in every moment and every experience. We can choose to live our lives in motion: moving forward, thinking positive, helping others and maintaining gratitude. By combining those principals with our own definition of personal happiness, we can enjoy our successful efforts, no matter what results may come down the path. To your success! Dr. Success, Andrea Goeglein, Ph.D. Expert on Positive Psychology and Executive Success Mentor www.ServingSuccess.com Contents......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 Law One: Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past......Page 20 Law Two: Always Make Your Learning Greater Than Your Experience......Page 30 Law Three: Always Make Your Contribution Bigger Than Your Reward......Page 38 Law Four: Always Make Your Performance Greater Than Your Applause......Page 48 Law Five: Always Make Your Gratitude Greater Than Your Success......Page 56 Law Six: Always Make Your Enjoyment Greater Than Your Effort......Page 64 Law Seven: Always Make Your Cooperation Greater Than Your Status......Page 72 Law Eight: Always Make Your Confidence Greater Than Your Comfort......Page 84 Law Nine: Always Make Your Purpose Greater Than Your Money......Page 94 Law Ten: Always Make Your Questions Bigger Than Your Answers......Page 108 The Decision to Grow......Page 118 lifetimegrowth.com......Page 124 About the Authors......Page 126 About The Strategic Coach......Page 130 Acknowledgments......Page 132 C......Page 134 D......Page 135 G......Page 136 M......Page 137 P......Page 138 S......Page 139 T......Page 140 W......Page 141 Z......Page 142 Growth is a fundamental human need. It is at the root of everything that gives us a feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction, meaning, and progress. Yet many people find their growth stalled at some point. In The Laws of Lifetime Growth, Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura offer ten simple laws that everyone can use to keep a fresh, innovative perspective on their lives and the world around them. These laws are the distillation of Sullivan's years of coaching successful people, paying attention to what motivates them and what unlocks their greatest abilities. Each chapter is devoted to exploring one of the ten laws in detail, including stories of people from all walks of life who exemplify the law in action, common pitfalls that people often run into trying to apply the law, and practical strategies for getting past those obstacles. Once you start to integrate these laws into your life, you'll never outgrow them, they'll never become obsolete, and they will continue to lead you to greater happiness and fulfillment. "Growth is a fundamental human need. It is at the root of everything that gives us a feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction, meaning, and progress. Yet many people find their growth stalled at some point. In The Laws of Lifetime Growth, Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura offer ten simple laws that everyone can use to keep a fresh, innovative perspective on their lives and the world around them. These laws are the distillation of Sullivan's years of coaching successful people, paying attention to what motivates them and what unlocks their greatest abilities. Each chapter is devoted to exploring one of the ten laws in detail, including stories of people from all walks of life who exemplify the law in action, common pitfalls that people often run into trying to apply the law, and practical strategies for getting past those obstacles. Once you start to integrate these laws into your life, you'll never outgrow them, they'll never become obsolete, and they will continue to lead you to greater happiness and fulfillment."--Publisher's website Growth is a fundamental human need, a desire that stems from a deep love of life and an urge to experience it fully. It gives us a feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction, meaning, and progress. Here, Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura offer ten simple laws that will help you continue to grow throughout your life. By living according to these laws--including such insightful advice as "always make your future bigger than your past," "always make your contribution bigger than your reward," and "always make your enjoyment greater than your effort"--you will ensure that you maintain a fresh, innovative perspective on the world around you. Distilled from Dan Sullivan's years of coaching successful people, these laws will motivate you and unlock your greatest abilities. Once you start to integrate these laws into your life you'll never outgrow them, they'll never become obsolete, and they will continue to lead you to ever-greater happiness and fulfillment Compared to Stephen Covey and Tony Robbins as a visionary thinker, Dan Sullivan brings practical, powerful new approaches to success in life and business. ""The Laws of Lifetime Growth outlines ten ""laws"" that give readers an internal framework for taking charge of their future. All it takes to use each of these laws is a slight shift in thinking, which anyone -- regardless of age, environment, or stage in life -- can instantly accomplish. Based on Sullivan's years of coaching in which he discovered what motivates people and unlocks their greatest abilities, ""The Laws of Lifetime Growth explains how to use such timeless wisdom as ""Always make your confidence greater than your comfort"" and ""Always make your contribution bigger than your reward."" Sullivan's laws, startling in their simplicity, show readers how to stay focused and firm so that they can continually grow in all areas of life.

based On Sullivans Discovery Of What Motivates People And Unlocks Their Greatest Abilities, This Work Outlines Ten Laws That Give Readers An Internal Framework For Taking Charge Of Their Future, And Shows Them How To Stay Focused And Firm So That They Can Continually Grow In All Areas Of Life.

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coaching Experts Dan Sullivan And Catherine Nomura Present 10 Principles Of Lifetime Growth That Can Help Any Individual Gain A Better Sense Of Accomplishment, Satisfaction And Progress. These Laws To Greater Innovation And Fulfillment Include Always Make Your Questions Bigger Than Your Answers, And Always Make Your Cooperation Greater Than Your Status. By Developing The Foundation For A Lifetime Of Growth, The Authors Help Readers Get Better Results From Their Abilities. Copyright © 2006 Soundview Executive Book Summaries