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Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles at Work Audiobook
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World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning is one of the most important books of modern times. Frankl's personal story of finding a reason to live in the most horrendous of circumstances, Nazi concentration camps, has inspired millions. Now, Prisoners of Our Thoughts applies Frankl's philosophy to the workplace, detailing seven principles for increasing your capacity to deal with work challenges, finding meaning in your daily work life, and achieving your highest potential. Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., a dedicated student of Frankl's thought, was urged by Frankl himself to write this important audiobook. In it, Pattakos draws on the entire body of Frankl's work, illustrating his philosophy through seven easy-to-understand principles: 1. Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude 2. Realize your will to meaning 3. Detect the meaning of life's moments 4. Don't work against yourself 5. Look at yourself from a distance 6. Shift your focus of attention 7. Extend beyond yourself Through stories, examples, and thought-provoking exercises, Pattakos illustrates how you can apply each of these principles to various work situations and everyday life. As Dr. Frankl would say, only we, as individuals, can answer for our own life by detecting the meaning at any given moment and assuming the responsibility for weaving our own unique tapestry of existence. The search for meaning at work offers us both formidable challenges and ample opportunities. Prisoners of Our Thoughts makes Frankl's seminal work accessible and relevant, opening up new opportunities for finding personal meaning through work and living an authentic life.
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"When you're frustrated and stuck in your job or a place in your life, this is the book to pick up. I'm not sure all the "exercises" are meaningful, but the jist of the book is good (and not too heavy of a read). "
— Kristen (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Not all that bad, but it never really grabbed my attention. There are some good principles throughout the book and it did expound a little more on Viktor Frankls work. "
— John, 9/26/2013 -
" So far adds little to Frankl's writings, and what it does add is done in very shallow simplistic fashion. Maybe it will get better... "
— Tim, 4/8/2013 -
" Recollection of discussions about life and work between Victor Frankl and author Alex Pattakos. Some interesting insights which made me add Victor Frankl's own work to my reading list. "
— Marsha, 3/15/2013 -
" This is a wonderful book which expands on Victor Frankl's writing and experience. It tells of the writer and Frankel's relationship. Can't miss here. * * * * * "
— Wilma, 11/16/2012 -
" it seemed like the author was living someone else's life. his personal story wasn't compelling. His claim to fame seemed to be that he knew Victor Frankel. "
— Summisse, 10/28/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this read. It added to Viktor Frankl's book. It really gave good insight and meaning. "
— Karynparry, 10/26/2012 -
" I actually listened to this on my iPod after attending a leadership conference where this author spoke. Very interesting book. I plan on listening to "Man's Search for Meaning" next. "
— Jennifer, 8/8/2012 -
" When you're frustrated and stuck in your job or a place in your life, this is the book to pick up. I'm not sure all the "exercises" are meaningful, but the jist of the book is good (and not too heavy of a read). "
— Kristen, 6/10/2012 -
" Everyone should read this book! Whether religious or agnostic or atheist (I am) Great insight "
— Roger, 8/9/2011 -
" it seemed like the author was living someone else's life. his personal story wasn't compelling. His claim to fame seemed to be that he knew Victor Frankel. "
— Summisse, 5/1/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this read. It added to Viktor Frankl's book. It really gave good insight and meaning. "
— Karynparry, 4/15/2010 -
" Recollection of discussions about life and work between Victor Frankl and author Alex Pattakos. Some interesting insights which made me add Victor Frankl's own work to my reading list. "
— Marsha, 3/15/2009 -
" So far adds little to Frankl's writings, and what it does add is done in very shallow simplistic fashion. Maybe it will get better... "
— Tim, 2/2/2009 -
" I actually listened to this on my iPod after attending a leadership conference where this author spoke. Very interesting book. I plan on listening to "Man's Search for Meaning" next. "
— Jennifer, 4/28/2008 -
" even in the lowest life has meanings <br/>we just have to find it <br/> "
— Upawana, 7/4/2007
About Alex Pattakos
Alex Pattakos, PhD, is the founder of the Center for Meaning in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also cofounder of The OPA! Way®, a new, meaning-focused paradigm and lifestyle inspired by Greek philosophy and culture. He is a former therapist and mental health administrator, political campaign organizer, community and economic development policy planner, and full-time university professor of public and business administration. He has worked closely with several presidential administrations on social and human services policy matters and served as an advisor to the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. Pattakos is the author of Prisoners of Our Thoughts, an international bestselling book based on the wisdom of his mentor, the world-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl.