Many of us chase happiness but, this chase can lead us to feel dissatisfied with life; like there should be something more. So, what can we do instead? Stephen Bruyant-Langer, author of ‘The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive’ looks at why so many people feel dissatisfied with life, and offers some advice on how to overcome this.
Book Review: The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive
Why you’re dissatisfied with life - and what to do about it?
Dissatisfaction seldom arises from a lack of success; areas include the impact of imbalance in how we engage with life; Hannah Arendt's concept of ‘vita activa’ identifying three fundamental types of human activity (an illustrative image is available); the importance of understanding the three elements of a satisfying life; Mindful Movement (what, why and how); Creative Doing (what, why and how); Impactful Thinking (what, why and how); how these elements create meaning; recognising imbalances; four questions to ask yourself; restoring balance; overcoming obstacles of time constraints, energy levels, and social pressure; making it work with regular assessment, flexible integration, and adaptive strategies; and creating lasting satisfaction.
About Author: Stephen Bruyant-Langer
Stephen Bruyant-Langer has over 30 years’ experience as a top executive coach and leadership expert, guiding top executives and leaders worldwide to reach their full potential. He is the founder of The Personal Business Plan, the new standard in executive coaching, and through his Executive Coaching Programme, he has transformed the lives of thousands of high-level executives using his unique 10-step system for personal and professional development.
Stephen blends corporate, academic, entrepreneurial, and consulting skills, having held senior positions with industry leaders like The Coca-Cola Company, L’Oréal, and Korn Ferry.
He has authored two bestselling books (‘Your Next Career – A head-hunter’s guide to lifelong success’ and ‘The Personal Business Plan — A blueprint for running your life’) and over 400 articles on leadership. In parallel, he has served as an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School as well as an Associate at the Møller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. His third book, ‘The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive’ was published in
September 2024.
I love a good book! The Existential Playbook is an, extremely interesting one too. Asking you thought-provoking questions to help you on a journey of self-discovery. Full of interesting information including the fundamental elements from across Philosophy, Psychology, and Neurology you need to know, and how to address them, to live a meaningful life. This deep dive into human behaviours will leave you with essential strategies for each area of your life.
The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive is now available.
ISBN: 9781915483652
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