The Power of Meaning : Crafting a Life That Matters

Today, we are obsessed with the quest for the good life, yet many of us are more dissatisfied than ever. In The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith argues that we've been chasing the wrong thing. It's not happiness that makes life worth living - it's meaning. Drawing upon the latest scientific findings, as well as insights from literature and philosophy, and her own travels, Smith spells out the four pillars of the meaning mindset. These are cultivating connections to others, working towards our life's purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and finding transcendence. Along the way, she introduces us to compelling seekers of meaning and shows us how we might begin to build a culture of meaning in our own families, workplaces and communities.