Early Reviews
“This fun and easy-to-read book does a great job of conveying key positive psychology concepts and techniques, without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Highly recommended for figuring out what really matters to you.”
- Dr. Kennon Sheldon, Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri
“In his book, Biarnes is moving us from the question: ‘How to be successful in my life?’ to ‘How to make my life a success?’.”
- Bertrand Bouhour, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
“Redefining Success asks an extremely critical question which most of us never fully consider as we sprint through our hectic lives — that is ‘What does success mean to me?’ This book will help you reimagine what true success means and help you design a roadmap to get there.”
- Terry B. McDougall, Executive Coach and Author of Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms
About Redefining Success
After his father passed away, author Michael Biarnes struck out to learn more about happiness, fulfillment, and balance in his life. During his journey he spoke with countless individuals who, regardless of career accomplishments, at some point struggled to feel truly happy or fulfilled with life. He discovered that they had undergone a transformation like he had, one that highlighted the need to redefine success and embrace a new mindset.
Redefining Success: Stories, Science, and Strategies to Prioritize Happiness and Overcome Life's "Oh Sh!t" Moments explores the intersection of the science of happiness and society's definition of success. Among the many stories included in this book, you'll meet eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, and ESPN's Matthew Berry, reliving their experiences and learning powerful lessons along the way.
With a mix of stories, science-backed strategies, and practical exercises that are included in interactive workbooks, Redefining Success has something for everyone. There is no secret formula to success that any “guru” can share. Scientific research confirms that you hold the power to redefine success for yourself in order to achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in your own life.
You will love this book if you find yourself:
Grappling with how to balance all of your priorities in life.
Feeling unhappy or unfilled despite achieving what society deems to be success.
Asking “is this really what I want in life?”
Wanting to learn and grow as an individual in your quest for personal development.
Craving a fun new book that will provide a few laughs, interesting stories, and useful lessons along the way.
So…Why’d I Write This Book?
I wrote this book because I personally went through what I affectionately call an “Oh shit moment”, which made me completely rethink what I was doing with my life. Despite having what society would deem as “success” (wife, house, friends, professional accomplishments, etc.) I found myself struggling to balance everything in life, unhappy, and asking myself “Is this it?” After speaking with peers, mentors, and friends, I realized that I was not alone in this struggle. Through endless conversations, research, and lessons, the seeds for this book were planted.
I’m no guru (far from it!) but by sharing the stories of extraordinary individuals, some fascinating research, and my personal journey, my hope is to give you a “cheat code” to redefine success for yourself so that you can achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in your own life. Ultimately, it will be your own answers and actions that will enable you to attain true success for yourself!
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