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The Seed: 9 Pieces of Advice for Graduates

By Therese J. Borchard
Associate Editor

In his new book, The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work, international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jon Gordon tells the story of Josh, a guy who, like so many of us, has lost his passion at work. When Josh’s boss challenges the young worker to take two weeks off to assess his attitude and intentions, Josh heads to the country. There, a farmer hands him a seed and tells him that when he discovers the right place to plant the seed his purpose will be revealed to him.

This tale takes readers on a quest to explore their own passion, purpose, and happiness in life and work. The themes presented are most appropriate for graduates just embarking on their path.

Here, then, are nine such lessons presented in the story, in the words of Gordon:

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The Seed: 9 Pieces of Advice for Graduates

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  1. Very nice article! The words resonated with me and are very true I have the same thing in diverse contexts for the last two weeks. To me the reiteration is a sign.

  2. These all cover extremely valid points to live life in the moment. The role of a psychologist can come into play here by helping out any people who may be struggling fulfilling these nine lessons. These lessons truly do make a valid point about life, and the way it should be lived.

  3. Hmm… Sounds a lot like “The Alchemist.”

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