Review of Purpose
Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 08:01
[Following is a volunteer review of "Purpose" by Gina Bianchini.]
I've always been drawn to self-help books, and when I picked up Gina Bianchini's "Purpose," I was genuinely excited. The title itself hinted at the idea of uncovering my true Purpose (with a capital P), even though I understood that a single book couldn't provide all the answers. Nonetheless, I hoped it might nudge me a little further along my path of self-discovery.
Interestingly, I completely overlooked the rest of the title: "Design a Community and Change Your Life—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Purpose and Making It Matter." Looking back, paying attention to this detail could have managed my expectations better, given the common complaint about people not reading enough.
Bianchini's book "Purpose" kicks off by presenting a 30-day roadmap that promises to help readers pinpoint their personal purposes and then transform them into practical actions. I appreciated how she emphasised that our lives can have more than just one purpose. She advocated for a broader vision and encouraged breaking down ambitious ideas into doable steps.
The subsequent part of the book delves into her new social platform, Mighty Networks, and explains how it can give life to one's purpose in the digital realm. This revelation came as a bit of a surprise, considering it was placed so early in the book.
Initially, I was intrigued by the concept of Mighty Networks—a supportive online community that supposedly empowers people, just as Bianchini claims. In fact, I'm currently exploring whether I can find something similar on my own. However, a significant portion of the book turned out to be more like an advertisement for Mighty Networks.
What I did find valuable were the prompts for envisioning the future and the Purpose 30 exercises. Admittedly, I struggled to follow Bianchini's plan consistently. Nevertheless, her questions are helping me think deeply about potential purposes, not just for the short term, but also with a long-term perspective.
In summary, Gina Bianchini's "Purpose" offers an alternative outlook on the quest for life's purpose. It nicely complements the many other books that are also focused on helping individuals find their purpose.
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Purpose
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I've always been drawn to self-help books, and when I picked up Gina Bianchini's "Purpose," I was genuinely excited. The title itself hinted at the idea of uncovering my true Purpose (with a capital P), even though I understood that a single book couldn't provide all the answers. Nonetheless, I hoped it might nudge me a little further along my path of self-discovery.
Interestingly, I completely overlooked the rest of the title: "Design a Community and Change Your Life—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Purpose and Making It Matter." Looking back, paying attention to this detail could have managed my expectations better, given the common complaint about people not reading enough.
Bianchini's book "Purpose" kicks off by presenting a 30-day roadmap that promises to help readers pinpoint their personal purposes and then transform them into practical actions. I appreciated how she emphasised that our lives can have more than just one purpose. She advocated for a broader vision and encouraged breaking down ambitious ideas into doable steps.
The subsequent part of the book delves into her new social platform, Mighty Networks, and explains how it can give life to one's purpose in the digital realm. This revelation came as a bit of a surprise, considering it was placed so early in the book.
Initially, I was intrigued by the concept of Mighty Networks—a supportive online community that supposedly empowers people, just as Bianchini claims. In fact, I'm currently exploring whether I can find something similar on my own. However, a significant portion of the book turned out to be more like an advertisement for Mighty Networks.
What I did find valuable were the prompts for envisioning the future and the Purpose 30 exercises. Admittedly, I struggled to follow Bianchini's plan consistently. Nevertheless, her questions are helping me think deeply about potential purposes, not just for the short term, but also with a long-term perspective.
In summary, Gina Bianchini's "Purpose" offers an alternative outlook on the quest for life's purpose. It nicely complements the many other books that are also focused on helping individuals find their purpose.
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Purpose
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon