Am I Doing This Right?: A Philosophical Guide to Life in the Age of Overwhelm

by Colleen Bordeaux

Have you ever felt a nagging sense that you're supposed to be doing more with your life-but no idea how to figure it out, since you live in an overwhelming world? You're not alone-author Colleen Bordeaux had the same problem, and did all the wrong things to fix it-until she learned what people regret most when they die and studied what the best thinkers of humanity have said about how to not waste your brief blip on Earth. Turns out, there are only 7 questions that matter in life-but most of us never ask them, and live far beneath our potential as a result. So, she answered them for herself, and found purpose, developed confidence, and quadrupled her income in the process-with no special qualifications or credentials. This book is about those 7 important questions, why they matter, and how to answer them for yourself to produce similar (or even better!) outcomes in your own life, highlighted with authentic, painfully honest and often laugh-out-loud personal stories. If you read it, ask yourself these 7 questions, and apply the answers to your own life, you'll be the most confident person you know-clear on exactly why you're here, what you want, where you're going, and how to get there. This book dreams of being your sidekick, a constant reminder to believe in yourself and follow your inner guide to create the most of this one life you've been given. It hopes to be a gift to your friend struggling to make a change, to your new graduate entering a world with an overwhelming number of possibilities, to your colleague unsure of their career path, to your partner, family member, student, or friend who might not see in themselves all of the gifts and potential they possess. This book aspires to be your book club's favorite this year, answering their search for more meaning and actionable inspiration in what they read and discuss.

Genres: Philosophy

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 19, 2019

Reviews

[Page · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I am all in favor of young writers just “doing it” I still want them to put more effort into their word choices and ability to express themselves without wtf, hmmm, meat suit, or other “clever” shortcuts to more in-depth expression. Just feels juvenile. The writer has some fairly standard good tips and has attempted to present in an organized fashion, but like Mark Manson's books, after a chapter, I’m tired of the over-cultivation of being casual, hip, and “approachable” which feels dated in about 3 days.

[Ashley Gootee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a refreshing, funny, and straight forward narrative to help all of our lost souls get our shit together. It's simple and direct. If this doesn't help you, I am not sure what will. I have basically screenshotted every page, so everything in this book is important, not only to understand but practice daily.

[Lizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has basically read every single word of every single self help book, THIS ONE IS SO GOOD YALL!!!! Witty and well informed is what this gem is! A little Kanye, a little Chopra. Blew through it like a BOSS!

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hilariously written, informative “self help ish” guide to yourself. I appreciated the chapter endings, bc God knows I like my questioned already written out for me! Awesome resource!

[Sharon Gannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me feel like I was talking to a friend. I loved the conversational style and personal stories that were easy to relate to my own life. Highly recommend.