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David Brooks, a prolific New York Times columnist, argues that many people reach the summit of a conventional “first mountain”—career, personal success, and outward happiness—only to find the view unsatisfying. He contends that true meaning lies on a second, higher mountain that requires a shift from independence to interdependence. In the book he examines four core commitments—spouse and family, vocation, philosophy or faith, and community—exploring how these anchors can shape a purposeful life. By drawing on examples of individuals who have embraced lasting commitment, debates how society’s excess of individualism erodes social fabric, and offers insight into how stronger commitments can repair and enrich our lives.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: David Brooks
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