Ask those who have achieved what they once thought of as their ultimate dream whether it's related to money, career, family, or relationships and they will most likely tell you that something is still missing. When it comes to success, happiness, and contentment, we surprisingly tend to find more exhilaration in chasing our goals than in attaining them. But what does this mean for those of us who strive for meaning in our lives? We can't just stop trying, can we? Is there any way to truly feel fulfilled? This book provides a down-to-earth process for finding peace and contentment within the real world...and redefines the meaning of success.
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“…thought-provoking, philosophical discussion of what happiness really is, and what it takes to achieve it…a dialogue that should benefit everyone…”
Foreword magazine
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Ask those who have achieved their ultimate dream—whether it's related to career, fortune, or fame—and they will most likely tell you that something is still missing. As Jeffrey Gitterman reveals, when it comes to success and happiness, we often find more exhilaration in pursuing our goals than in attaining them. So what does this mean for those of us who strive for fulfillment? We can't just stop trying, can we? Is there any way to truly feel fulfilled? Beyond Success presents simple principles to help us:
• redirect our efforts toward what we want to express in the world, rather than what we want to get or how we want to feel
• experience ongoing peace while still working toward our material goals
• map a plan for the future which embraces a continually evolving life story
• derive personal satisfaction through our affect on others
This book provides a down-to-earth process for finding peace and contentment within the real world...all the while redefining the meaning of success.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By David
Format:Hardcover
I find most books that attempt to help me redefine my path through life a tad indulgent and difficult to implement. I've read The Secret and other valiant attempts to create a success manual for life. Not until the simple Pillar building strategy in Beyond Success have I actually been successful in the actual implementation of a new life plan. A big thanks to the author for coming up with such a simple, well thought out approach to redefining what is truly important and how to work towards true inner peace.
I am now starting my second reading of this book and I am actually finding myself writing notes in the margins and dog earing pages. I have never done this before. I recommend this book highly - it is the closest thing I have found to the secret sauce to understanding what drives us and how to redirect our energy to produce the results we want out of life. Life is not random - it is in our control and moving forward with deliberation is half the battle.
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I am now starting my second reading of this book and I am actually finding myself writing notes in the margins and dog earing pages. I have never done this before. I recommend this book highly - it is the closest thing I have found to the secret sauce to understanding what drives us and how to redirect our energy to produce the results we want out of life. Life is not random - it is in our control and moving forward with deliberation is half the battle.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not knowing what to expect when opening this book, I resulted in having a new, profound view on life. Having read other books of similar genre never has one had such a powerful effect on me. The book was liberating. The author grabbed me from the very beginning. I found myself turning pages with enthusiasm, which is rare for a book of this kind (they can often be a painful read). Many times I found myself nodding in agreement with the author, as if he understood me. The points made in the book are so true, that I find myself rehearsing them to friends and family. I have become an ambassador for the book...that's how great it is!
This book gave me real-life advice on how to filter out the clutter in my mind, and the constant to do list (you know that one that always translates to feelings of guilt and inadequacy) so I can embrace the calm bliss I have craved.
A definite must read for everyone....no matter what stage of life or career you are in.
This book gave me real-life advice on how to filter out the clutter in my mind, and the constant to do list (you know that one that always translates to feelings of guilt and inadequacy) so I can embrace the calm bliss I have craved.
A definite must read for everyone....no matter what stage of life or career you are in.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
: "I recently had the privilege of meeting Jeffrey. He walks his talk!
This is the book to read if you still "don't know what you want to be when you grow up" or you DO know and everyone thinks you are crazy. A great thinking read when everyone tells you that you have it all, and yet, you know that there is something very important "missing".
Jeffrey speaks to everyone, only the chosen few listen."
This is the book to read if you still "don't know what you want to be when you grow up" or you DO know and everyone thinks you are crazy. A great thinking read when everyone tells you that you have it all, and yet, you know that there is something very important "missing".
Jeffrey speaks to everyone, only the chosen few listen."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I really liked this book. I read it twice and learned many valuable lessions. I will definately recommend this to other people.
Published 3 months ago by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars
a look inside true success and happiness
Thanks Jeff for this fresh take and a look inside true success and happiness. I feel like I've read it all and to some degree done it all as per most current philosophers and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dave Markowitz,
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jeffrey Gitterman's BEYOND SUCCESS Takes You Beyond Just Thinking...
In Jeffrey L. Gitterman's BEYOND SUCCESS we see that it takes more than just hard work in order to make something of the life we have. It has to be about something as well. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. A. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars
An unexpected pleasure
When I first found out about this book, I wasn't expecting it to wow me the way it did. I've read many similar books and I've coached and trained financial advisors for 15+ years. Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by Pamela Holloway
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beyond Success... but not Beyond Boredom....
Not quite the book I was expecting. I found the concepts to be like nailing Jell-o to the wall. An extended meditation on, well, meditation. Read more
Published on February 8, 2010 by Kevin Quinley
5.0 out of 5 stars
A top pick for both business and general lending libraries
BEYOND SUCCESS: REDEFINING THE MEANING OF PROSPERITY tells what happened to make author Jeffrey Gitterman so successful - and how any can follow his lead. Read more
Published on October 15, 2009 by Midwest Book Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing and Insighful!
Books on success both financial and in life have been a hobby of mine for many years. After a while even the best and most helpful books become predictable. Read more
Published on August 17, 2009 by Vira
