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An edition of Life is Good (2015)

Life is Good

the book: how to live with purpose & enjoy the ride

  • 2 Want to read

Simple life lessons from two brothers who discovered the true meaning of success. From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom celebrates the power of optimism: the driving force behind their beloved, socially conscious clothing and lifestyle brand, now worth more than $100 million. Following the chronology of their personal and professional journeys, Bert and John share their unique ride -- from their scrappy upbringing outside Boston to the unlikely runaway success of their business. The brothers illuminate ten key "superpowers" accessible to us all: openness, courage, simplicity, humor, gratitude, fun, compassion, creativity, authenticity, and love. Their story, illustrated with the company's iconic artwork, shows how to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities -- whether it's growing stronger from rejection, letting your imagination loose, or simplifying your life to focus on what matters most. In these colorful pages, Bert and John's plainspoken insights are paired with inspiring quotations, playful top-ten lists, deeply moving letters from the Life is Good community, and valuable takeaways for tapping the power of optimism to live your best life. Both entertaining and profound, Life is Good: The Book is the ultimate guide for embracing and growing the good in your life. - Jacket flap.

From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key "superpowers" readers need to live their best lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Book will inspire readers of all ages and passions to discover -- and embrace -- the good in their lives. Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded -- from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead, it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers to embrace their lives with delight and daring." - Publisher.

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English

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Life is Good: the book: how to live with purpose & enjoy the ride
2015, National Geographic Society
Hardcover in English

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Table of Contents

Introduction : Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. Life is good.
Prologue : Sunnyside up
Superpower #1 : Openness
Superpower #2 : Courage
Superpower #3 : Simplicity
Superpower #4 : Humor
Superpower #5 : Gratitude
Superpower #6 : Fun
Superpower #7 : Compassion
Superpower #8 : Creativity
Superpower #9 : Authenticity
Superpower #10 : Love
Afterword : Joan's goodbye

Edition Notes

Published in
Washington, DC

Classifications

Library of Congress
HD9940.U6 L5553 2015, HD9940.U6L5553 2015

Contributors

Author
John Jacobs

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
271 p.
Dimensions
22 x x centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26227773M
Internet Archive
lifeisgoodbook0000jaco
ISBN 13
9781426215636
LCCN
2015020909

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