Stuck in Halftime

by Bob Buford, Peter F. Drucker (Foreword by)

Since the release of Halftime in 1994, more than 150,000 people have purchased that book and begun a journey from success to significance. In a way that no one could have predicted, Halftime started a widespread movement viewing midlife as an opportunity rather than a crisis. It helped men and women between the ages of 35 and 50 realize they may have another thirty years of active, vibrant living ahead of them. And, according to author Buford, retirement is not the optimal option.But now, many of the people who began the journey from success to significance have found themselves sidetracked, stuck in the middle of their transition.Stuck in Halftime coaches readers how to get past the barriers that stand in their way to maturity and fulfillment. It outlines eight "myths of halftime" and explains the new set of rules for this second half of life’s journey. Combining practical guidance with personal stories of people who have become "unstuck," Stuck in Halftime renews the vision and determination of those who heard the "still, small voice of God" calling them to a life of significance.

Genres: Spirituality

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2001

Reviews

[Barry · Rating 2 out of 5]

What I liked was the wisdom inherent in coaching a move from personal success to more general significance. Good probing questions, realistic portrayal of barriars and speed bumbs and some helpful things to think about. Written from a caring Christian point of view, After a while , the increasingly Christian context, though well intentioned , is a barriar to connecting to non- Christian readers.

[Amy Haydu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since this book was written in 2001 our economy has changed. I'm not sure if one's second half will begin as early as once hoped. That said, I'm not ready to think about MY second half yet, but when I do I may want to revisit this author - perhaps for something more relevant to our current economy.

[Rayfes Mondal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving from a life of success to one of significance. There are some good lessons here and motivation for leading a meaningful life after you've had success.