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In Your Life Isn't for You, Seth Adam Smith expands on the philosophy outlined in his popular blog post ""Marriage Isn't for You,"" which received over 30 million hits and has been translated into twenty languages (and counting). In this inspiring, funny, and moving book-a welcome antidote to the modern obsession with self-Seth shows how his philosophy of living for others can enrich every aspect of your life, just as it has his.
Seth writes not as an expert but as a flawed human being sharing what he's learned-and learned the hard way. He reveals how, years before his marriage, his self-obsession led to a downward spiral of addiction and depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at the age of twenty.
It was the love and support Seth experienced in the aftermath, which he so poignantly depicts here, that opened his eyes to the dead end (literally) of selfishness. With a mix of humour, candor, and compassion, he reflects on the experiences in his life-his difficult missionary stint in Russia, his time as a youth leader in the Arizona desert, his marriage, even a children's story his father read to him-that led to his conviction that the only way you can find your life is to give it away to others.
Seth writes not as an expert but as a flawed human being sharing what he's learned-and learned the hard way. He reveals how, years before his marriage, his self-obsession led to a downward spiral of addiction and depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at the age of twenty.
It was the love and support Seth experienced in the aftermath, which he so poignantly depicts here, that opened his eyes to the dead end (literally) of selfishness. With a mix of humour, candor, and compassion, he reflects on the experiences in his life-his difficult missionary stint in Russia, his time as a youth leader in the Arizona desert, his marriage, even a children's story his father read to him-that led to his conviction that the only way you can find your life is to give it away to others.
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"A brilliantly written and insightful book. Seth's vulnerability and honesty are irresistible--pulling you in and opening your heart to the possibility of a life without walls." --Michael J. Merchant, President, ANASAZI Foundation "Seth's amazing book illustrates a powerful and proven path to happiness and gently reminds us how easily we forget this profound truth: focusing on others brings the deepest joy." --Lindsay Hadley, founder and CEO, Hadley Impact Consulting "Seth Adam Smith has figured out some of life's greatest lessons through remarkable life experiences and by listening to the great teachers that were placed in his path." --Sterling C. Tanner, President and Executive Director, Forever Young Foundation
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Seth Adam Smith is an internationally acclaimed Alaskan-born writer. In 2013, his blog post ""Marriage Isn't for You""; received over thirty million hits and was translated into over twenty languages. A survivor of a suicide attempt in 2006, Seth has learned that true healing comes from focusing on others and sharing ""the northern lights of life."" He frequently writes about these topics on his website, SethAdamSmith.com.
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- PublisherBerrett-Koehler Publishers
- Publication date2015
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