Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau is a book about embarking on a quest to fill your life with a sense of purpose.

It explains how the process of finding and following a personal journey can be deeply rewarding and life-affirming. The book encourages readers to set their own course in life, instead of just following the herd.

What I Liked

It’s a readable, encouraging, thoughtful self-help book. It’s useful for anyone working on a years-long project (for me, building a business, parenting, etc) and a good reminder to stop and appreciate the fact that you are getting to do huge project on your own terms.

What I Did Not Like

The book stays away from most cliches and rose-colored “think and grow rich” toxic optimism but it gets a little close. I’m a fan of the author and have followed his work for a while, so I enjoyed the book…but I wouldn’t really recommend it to just anyone.

Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

$17.99

In The Happiness of Pursuit, Chris Guillebeau focuses on finding personal quests that bring meaning to our lives. I appreciated how the book encourages readers to carve their own paths rather than just going with the flow. It’s an easy read that offers motivation, especially for those juggling long-term projects like building a business or parenting. However, while it avoids most clichés, it occasionally flirts with that overly optimistic vibe. As a fan of Guillebeau, I enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone.

Pros:

• It's readable and encouraging.
• It's thoughtful and useful for long-term projects.
• It reminds readers to appreciate their personal journeys.

Cons:

• It gets a little close to toxic optimism.
• I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone.

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01/20/2025 08:38 am GMT