What Life Should Mean To You

Name: What Life Should Mean To You
Brand: Author's Republic
Availability: InStock
Author: Alfred Adler
ISBN: 9781662108976

Author: Alfred Adler

Narrator: Chris Matthews

Unabridged: 8 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Author's Republic

Published: 01/25/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Psychology

Synopsis

Ditch the Freudian depths and rewrite your story with Alfred Adler! "What Life Should Mean To You" isn't about dark desires, but the bright flame of purpose. It reveals that beneath feelings of inferiority lies a powerful drive to contribute and belong. Forget childhood traumas, it's your future goals that ignite your actions. This classic self-help book, penned by psychology pioneer Adler, shows you how to swap blame for encouragement, criticism for support, and isolation for meaningful connections. Unleash your potential, find your place in the world, and make your life a masterpiece - "What Life Should Mean To You" paints the roadmap for a fulfilling journey.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on October 27, 2013

I'm a much bigger fan of Adler's writings than what became Adlerian Psychology. His approach to human behavior is much healthier than Freud who had a dark view of human nature. Instead of wondering 'what's wrong with people' like Freud, Adler looked at their goals and behaviors. Adler's writings insp......more

Goodreads review by Jake on December 16, 2017

The study of the individual mind. But I believe this book is mostly talking about the intersubjective aspects of human life. The author believes that our reason for living is to contribute to the society. Well, I believe that is not necessarily the subjective truth. The reason for living for individ......more

Goodreads review by Jan on March 17, 2019

I listen to the audio book of "What Life Should Mean to You" during my commutes. The book starts with explaining the 'meaning of life' in very simple and acceptable terms. The answer to this loaded question was provided disconnected and independent from personal character and life strategy. I found......more