A few times in your life, someone will tell you something so right, so deeply true that it changes you forever. That is what Anna Quindlen, author of the timeless bestseller A Short Guide to a Happy Life, does here.
In Being Perfect, she shares wisdom that, perhaps without knowing it, you have longed to hear: about âthe perfection trap,â the price you pay when you become ensnared in it, and the key to setting yourself free. Quindlen believes that when your success looks good to the world but doesnât feel good in your heart, it isnât success at all.
She asks you to set aside your friendsâ advice, what your family and co-workers demand, and what society expects, and look at the choices you make every day. When you ask yourself why you are making them, Quindlen encourages you to give this answer: For me. âBecause they are what I want, or wish for. Because they reflect who and what I am. . . . That way lies dancing to the melodies spun out by your own heart.â
At the core of this beautiful book lies the secret of authentic success, the inspiration to embrace your own uniqueness and live the life that is undeniably your own, rich in fulfillment and meaning.
Categories:
- Politics & Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Ethics & Morality
- Philosophy
Publisher : Random House
Author : Anna Quindlen
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2005-04-26
Number Of Pages : 64
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0375505490
ISBN-13 : 9780375505492
Item weight : 0.35 lb
Dimensions : 0.9 in x 5.1 in x 7.1 in
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