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A richer tomorrow awaits in this easily applied and entertaining guide to making life make sense. -- Gordon M. Quarnstrom, Evergreen Park Courier, October 16, 1997 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Is Your Life Filled, Yet Unfulfilled?

Do you feel pulled in a thousand different directions?
Are your days so busy you hardly have time to think?
Are you living up to other people's expectations while your own plans and dreams go unmet?
In The On-Purpose Person you'll learn how to discover who you are, where you are headed, what you should do, and what's most important to you! That's being on-purpose!

Tap Into Your Highest Potential With The On-Purpose Person

Nothing adds more fullness and meaning to your life than discovering your purpose and living it out every moment of your life. With The On-Purpose Person, you'll be on your way to greater order and clarity within 30 minutes of picking up the book. This entertaining story format provides clear principles that are easy to apply to everyday life. You'll put them into practice immediately. Regardless of whether you're in your teens or well into retirement, being on-purpose will inspire and guide you to live true to yourself.

"Goals are consumable. Purpose is permanent," states Kevin W. McCarthy. The On-Purpose Person moves you beyond the surface of life to what matters most so you can make a difference. You'll have a simple, yet powerful system to:
Invest your time, talent, and treasure in what is most important
Exchange burnout for being integrated
Learn why a balanced life is a myth
Feel satisfied rather than stressed out at the end of the day
Find meaningful time for yourself
Align your innate passion and gifting in the right direction
Trade discontent and frustration for a growing and enduring joy
Make confident, more improved decisions more consistently
Manage hurdles and setbacks positively
Face opposition from an unassailable position of strength
Define your standards for success that are just right for you
Gain a vivid understanding of yourself
Explore your possibilities equipped to succeed


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 152 pages
  • Publisher: On-Purpose Publishing; Updated edition (November 11, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0974052515
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974052519
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #293,549 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The On-Purpose Person, December 10, 1999
By Kirk W. Squires (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
Recently I was reminded that most men lead lives of quiet desperation. I had forgotten that I was one of those men back in 1992. Like most, I have been on a hero's journey to discover the treasure of a life of meaning and purpose. Far too often I have chosen the futile pathes that masquerade as meaning and significance for my life. I have read every self-help book under the sun and listened to every personal development tape series in existence. Nothing has had greater impact in my life than The On-Purpose Person. First, it is a parable that is elegant in its simplicity. It can be read in about 2 hours. It avoids the cook-book how-to approach that accompanies the multitude of inspirational literature. Second, it is a truly interactive book. The author engages the reader with compelling questions along the storyline. I found this quite refreshing. It's like having the mentor you've always wanted. We all want someone in our lives to not let us get away without being who we really are.

The greatest value I perpetually gain from the book is the growing sense of profound identity that we all seek. Only by discovering my reason for being here, or, my purpose, did I harness my profound identity. I thank God for this, for I have lived almost 1/2 of my life without clarity about my profound self. I had too much practice affirming my mediocre self to notice.

I gained distinction in my life between purpose, vision, mission, and values. The author masterfully illustrates the distinctions and linkages between them. I learned that my life was truly off-purpose resulting in feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, fear, and meaninglessness. After reading the book, I have become anchored in my true purpose which gives me substantial feelings of hope, boldness, clarity, and peace.

The only complaint I have about the book is that I wish it had been written 20 years ago. Had I received the special message in the book then, I would have made wiser choices educationally and professionally. I'm glad to say that all is redeemed when you're on-purpose. A must-read for anyone in transition and people who need to revitalize their lives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting On-Purpose, May 20, 2001
By Timothy J. Sharer (Wayne, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This book was given to me by a friend eight years ago in response to a plea for some assistance in organizing and managing a very busy life. What I was looking for was a book on time management. What I received was a book on life management. This book almost singlehandedly enabled me to organized my life in several key areas: family, church, job, and being a full-time graduate student trying to finish a Ph.D. One might be skeptical of a book you can read in over an hour having that profound an effect, but do not dismiss the ideas and claims of Mr. McCarthy: they work. This book reads like a story and is most engaging. No two people will ever interpret or use the book in the same way. I have given this book to people as a gift, knowing that it will meet needs in their life, if not immediately, at some point in the future. When so many sources are claiming to "change your life", this one not only makes claims, it fulfills them. It is a must read for any person needing to prioritize their life and to find simplicity in becoming an "On-Purpose Person."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone looking to gain more out of life!, April 12, 1999
By gkpreite@aol.com (Palm Springs, CA) - See all my reviews
One of the best books I've ever read. Create and discover your "purpose" in life with the help of Kevin McCarthy. Then, learn what you need to know to stay on the right path to that purpose. Read it for yourself then give it as a gift to someone important in your life!
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