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Name: The seed
Rating: 2 (1 reviews)
Author: Jon Gordon

In "The Seed," Jon Gordon—author of "The Energy Bus"—presents a business fable about finding meaning in work. A disenchanted young executive departs on a two‑week ride across the country after a challenge from his boss. He meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and the promise that planting it in the right place will reveal his purpose. Through this journey, the book offers practical wisdom and inspirational insights for anyone seeking a clearer sense of purpose in both career and life. It blends psychological motivation with practical business principles, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths and plant their own seeds of inspiration.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Motivation & Success

Authors: Jon Gordon

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