Comments on: Book Review: Purpose

By: Dicki

Dicki — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:59:51 +0000

I didn’t read the book yet,but was inspired to take it because I want to be SEO in my life.

By: Arswino

Arswino — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:54:56 +0000

Hi Mike, I think this is a very good book with examples of famous corporations.
Thanks for the info, Mike.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:52:54 +0000

This book is awesome. I read it a while ago and it has tons of great ideas for building a business of any size as well as an empire of wealth!

By: Armen Shirvanian

Armen Shirvanian — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:33:34 +0000

I have noticed a popularity in books dealing with the beginning of various processes or projects, and it makes sense that the focus is there, since a successful start to any procedure speaks volumes about how it will be in the long-term. An initial success can be built upon for ages, if not only by re-informing people about how successful the start was.

On the point about Excellence: Virtue’s Fulfillment, I have been reading The Economist lately, and see that their system of putting out information has put them in the upper echelon of mass-produced publications. Much of their rhetoric makes incisive use of certain phrases, in order to keep a point that they made stick in the reader’s mind as attached to the issue they were talking about.

By: Mike King

Mike King — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:04:14 +0000

Thanks Stephen and Nathalie for the comments. It's great to help promote such excellent books and you've both noted great reasons why you want to read it. You might want to consider browsing through my archives for previous book reviews and also through my bookstore where I have all these books in a US and Canadian amazon bookstore for purchase as well as in the audio CD group when I can find them.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:19:22 +0000

Thanks for this book review. I’m ALWAYS looking for new reading material, and I have a feeling we share a love for similar topics. Since I’ve been working on my business (aka focusiness) I’ve noticed that it’s much easier whenever I tap back into my original vision and purpose.

I’m going to add this book to my “to-read” list, just to re-energize my business purpose again.

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:27:37 +0000

Mike, I’m getting this book, even though I’m approaching 50 I still haven’t read. Purpose drives everything in individuals and so too in organizations. Discovery, Excellence, Altruism, and Heroism – Four wonderful themes. I can’t wait. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I’m going to read your archived reviews.

By: Mike King

Mike King — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:24:05 +0000

Jay, it certainly does. It covers themes that not only let you discover your purpose, but also live it to the highest standards. I would have liked to see Mourkogiannis make more personal associations to the work concepts but I can understand the attention to work for his context. There is much wisdom in this one if even if you aren’t planning to be CEO anytime. Keep in mind you ARE CEO of your life, and much the same applies!

I appreciate the feedback Jay. Thanks.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:14:19 +0000

Seems to me that this book could apply to people as well. If we as a people are going to survive, we too need a purpose. I like your review format Mike!