Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work

Name: Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work
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Rating: 4.5 (222 reviews)
Author: Alex Pattakos

by Alex Pattakos

Self Help Memoir

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4.5 stars from 222 reviews

208 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by PaidósPublished 2004-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're feeling stuck in work or life and need permission to stop blaming your circumstances for your unhappiness.
You've read Man's Search for Meaning but want practical, everyday ways to actually apply Frankl's ideas.
You're interested in how philosophy meets psychology and want concrete exercises you can do this week.

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You want inspirational fluffy thinking without substance or academic rigour.
You're looking for a quick fix or self-help shortcuts rather than frameworks that require reflection.
You prefer memoir or narrative storytelling over structured principles and practical applications.

About this book

This book presents seven core principles derived from Viktor Frankl's work on finding meaning in life and work. Frankl, a psychiatrist, documented his experiences surviving Nazi concentration camps in Man's Search for Meaning, demonstrating that people retain the freedom to choose their attitude regardless of circumstances. Alex Pattakos, who was encouraged by Frankl to write this book, and Elaine Dundon identify and explain how Frankl's principles can be applied to everyday situations. The revised and expanded third edition includes new stories, practical exercises, and applications based on the authors' work in MEANIN Gology. Three new chapters explore how meaning can be integrated into personal life, work, and society. An additional chapter examines Frankl's ongoing influence and legacy.

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