In his book Finding Meaning and Success: Living a Fulfilled and Productive Life, Palmer combines years of research, notes from workshops he's conducted, and personal experience into a guide he says is designed for all ages. He emphasizes the value of crafting a mission statement, having a vision, setting goals and taking action.

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Productivity and success begin with a mission statement, according to college professor Palmer. Before you start your to-do lists, you need to be clear on what is truly important in your life and where you hope to be heading. Once that’s expressed in writing, it becomes easier to plan goals and create a daily routine that allows for time to pursue what’s really important. Palmer, who teaches a college class on this subject, is organized and direct. His chapters are filled with lists and each segment ends with proposed questions and actions. He emphasizes being accountable and trustworthy, and he brings in quotes from a variety of successful people, including Stephen Covey and Warren Buffett, to support his statements. Time is limited, says Palmer, so making good choices is essential. Saying yes to one action always forces us to say no to another. Readers searching for a way to bring meaning into their lives will find just what they're seeking in this inspiring guidebook.

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Full of wisdom and evidence-based advice, this wonderful book addresses how we can each lead productive and fulfilling lives. Palmer calls on readers to define success on their own terms and to prioritize relationships and meaning over fame and wealth. An edifying and inspiring read.

Emily Esfahani Smith, author of "The Power of Meaning"

This book contains the keys to living a life of significance. Chris Palmer explores the latest advice and research on relationships, meaning, commitments, and many other topics, to summarize the best guidance to help you transform your life.

Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable

Each of us has the opportunity to live a startup life. In Finding Meaning and Success, Chris Palmer shares the wisdom and tools we need to launch and live out a happy and meaningful venture.

Arthur C. Brooks, President, American Enterprise Institute (AEI);Professor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and New York Times bestselling author