Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity

by Jeffrey L. Gitterman

Ask those who have achieved what they once thought of as their ultimate dream whether it's related to money, career, family, or relationships and they will most likely tell you that something is still missing. When it comes to success, happiness, and contentment, we surprisingly tend to find more exhilaration in chasing our goals than in attaining them. But what does this mean for those of us who strive for meaning in our lives? We can't just stop trying, can we? Is there any way to truly feel fulfilled? This book provides a down-to-earth process for finding peace and contentment within the real world...and redefines the meaning of success.

223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Cade · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy to read and grasp book. Gitterman has become a very successful person. This book focuses on pushing beyond simply having wealth to gaining happiness and capturing meaning in life. He focuses on using meditation and methods of meditation, but does not put a significant religious tone on it. He has used meditation to focus his life and his skills to not become wealthy, but to become successful in being happy with his life working and contributing in a way that that he feels he was called to and in doing so, also gaining financial wealth.

I think he has some very good points and a useful technique. I also think that, like with all self-help books, you have to actually practice the techniques. Simply reading the book will not make you any better or successful. That being said, he puts these techniques into words that are easy to comprehend which makes them easier to start to follow through with.

[Chris Eberhardt]

Great book for those of us in a mid-life crisis. It really reflects the way I feel about life right now.