Achieve your personal and professional goals with the New York Times Bestseller Chris Guillebeau, entrepreneurial expert and author of The $100 Startup helps you find purpose in work and life by committing to a life-changing quest. Honest and motivational, The Happiness of Pursuit will enable you to find real fulfilment, surpassing the limits of a routine-filled life. Whether you're undertaking a physical journey, an artistic enterprise or a philanthropic feat, all that's needed is commitment and progressive accomplishment, and this book will give you the tools to succeed. Full of case studies and anecdotes from Chris' own experience, learn the secrets behind a diverse range of inspirational quests, including: · How the individuals in question went about it · The common mistakes · What happened when they hit the wall · How their lives changed when the quest was over The Happiness of Pursuit offers inspirational and practical advice to help you bridge the gap between 'impossible dream' and 'everyday reality'. Discover how your own quest can give you the self knowledge to find and live a more fulfilling life. 'Smart, honest, and dangerous. You won't just be daydreaming about your quest - you'll be packing for it! - Brené Brown, author of New York Times bestseller Daring Greatly.