The Art of Work by Jeff Goins

★★★★★  The publisher provided a copy for review. 

It's worth a deep dive into this book. For me, it triggers many memories of how life was in my 20s and 30s. Before I married, I had high energy and was willing to try anything. It was life without limits. After decades of staying home with our kids and watching my husband thrive at work, I became much more contained and constrained. 

Goins says that passion and luck are not enough to move you into your calling. It takes careful attention to opportunities and things that you allow to shape you, the help of others, grit when things get tough, and an unwavering commitment to master who you are designed to be.

I liked the stories, the assurance that every unique person has something to contribute, and the "Start From Here!" attitude in the book.

Whether you're going at full speed toward worthwhile goals or stuck, Goins has something to offer. It may be a reminder of who you are or can be. It may be a challenge to pick up what you really care about. And it may be a shout-out to courage if you're struggling.