Heroic Living: Discover Your Purpose and Change the World - Paperback

by Chris Lowney (Author)

Each of us has a special purpose in life--do you know what yours is? In Heroic Living, best-selling author and former investment banker Chris Lowney combines the proven practices of Ignatian spirituality with his business expertise to help each of us discover our mighty purpose in life and develop a personal life strategy to achieve it.

By merging Ignatian Spirituality with astute business knowledge, Lowney provides the tools and strategies needed to make practical, long-term life changes that move us away from our fractured, compartmentalized lives and toward the satisfaction and wholeness that each of us desires so deeply.

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There's a life that's better than the life you've imagined . . .

You wake up one morning and realize that the life you've dreamed of has eluded you. You sense that something better--something bigger--is waiting out there for you, but you can't quite put your finger on it. You know that fame and fortune aren't the answers to true satisfaction in life . . . but, then, what is? The answer lies in discovering and following your "mighty purpose" for life--a reason for living that is so much bigger than yourself that it transforms you, your relationships, and the world as a result.
In Heroic Living, best-selling author and former investment banker Chris Lowney combines his business expertise with proven practices of Ignatian spirituality to help each of us--regardless of calling, career, or current situation--discover a mighty purpose and develop a personal life strategy to achieve it. By merging astute business knowledge and spiritual wisdom, Lowney provides the tools needed to make practical, long-term life changes that move us away from our fractured, compartmentalized lives and toward the satisfaction and wholeness that each of us desires so deeply.

"Chris Lowney's most recent book is a substantive blend of 'why' and 'how' to construct a life of purpose and integrity amidst the exigencies and complexities of our fast-paced daily lives."
--Stephen A. Privett, SJ, President, University of San Francisco

Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit, was named a managing director of J. P. Morgan & Co. while still in his thirties and held senior positions in New York, Tokyo, Singapore, and London before leaving the firm in 2001. He is the author of the best-selling Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World. Lowney lives in New York. Visit his Web site at www.chrislowney.com.

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Praise for Chris Lowney and Heroic Living

"Lowney's whole-life strategy connects us with our deepest beliefs, and connects these beliefs with what we do every day to 'make the world not only life-giving and sustaining but beautiful and interesting.' "
--Thomas M. Loarie, Chairman and CEO, Mercator MedSystems, Inc.

"This book is not about guaranteed steps to success but suggests a thoughtful and convincing path to an integrated life."
--Karen M. Ristau, EdD, President, NCEA

"Lowney's powerful book refreshingly integrates strategic management, religious tradition, and human stories. The book is full of teachable moments that help one view life from the 'inside out' rather than the 'outside in'--calling all of us to a better version of ourselves."
--Michael D. Connelly, President and CEO, Catholic Healthcare Partners

"This work is a welcomed contribution for anyone longing for a more authentic and purposeful life."
--Steve G. W. Moore, Executive Director, M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Author Biography

Chris Lowney, formerly a Jesuit, served as a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan & Co. on three continents. He currently chairs the board of Catholic Health Initiatives. Author of the best-selling book Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World, he is a popular speaker on leadership, corporate ethics, and decision making. He has been featured in Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. Visit www.chrislowney.com to learn more.