Prisoners of Our Thoughts, 3rd Edition: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work

There is a crisis of meaning in our lives, work, and society. The solution is to begin the search for deeper meaning. The authors summarize the universal and timeless wisdom of Viktor Frankl and provide new insights based on their work leading the Meaning Movement. World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning was named by the Library of Congress as one of the ten most influential books of the 20th century. Dr. Frankl's story of finding a reason to live in the most horrible circumstance imaginable-Nazi concentration camps-continues to inspire millions. Drawing on the entire body of Frankl's work, Alex Pattakos and Elaine Dundon elaborate seven Core Principles and demonstrate how they can be applied to everyday life and work in the 21st century. These principles include the ultimate freedom to choose our attitude no matter the situation-the idea most closely associated with Frankl-but his ageless wisdom goes well beyond this. The third edition is revised and updated throughout and includes four new chapters: looking at meaning in a holistic, integrated way; envisioning what a meaning-centered world would look like; and exploring Frankl's legacy in the 21st century. Prisoners of Our Thoughts opens up new opportunities for finding personal meaning through living an authentic life.

About the Author :
Alex Pattakos, PhD, is the founder of the Center for Meaning in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also cofounder of The OPA! Way(R), a new, meaning-focused paradigm and lifestyle inspired by Greek philosophy and culture. He is a former therapist and mental health administrator, political campaign organizer, community and economic development policy planner, and full-time university professor of public and business administration. He has worked closely with several presidential administrations on social and human services policy matters and served as an advisor to the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. Pattakos is the author of Prisoners of Our Thoughts, an international bestselling book based on the wisdom of his mentor, the world-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Elaine Dundon, CEO of The Meaning Group, is the cofounder of The OPA! Way, a new lifestyle program for finding joy and meaning in everyday life and work, uniquely inspired by Greek philosophy and culture. Elaine began her career in business strategy and marketing, including brand management at Procter & Gamble. A thought leader in the field of innovation management, she authored the international bestselling book, The Seeds of Innovation, as well as created and taught a ground-breaking course on innovation management in the business program at the University of Toronto, Canada. Her work in the field of innovation has been featured globally in numerous leading publications. Elaine is a keynote speaker, advisor, and a leader of the meaning movement. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was a renowned leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and cofounder of FranklinCovey Co. He was author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold more than twenty million copies. Named by Time magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential Americans, he held the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair in Leadership at the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was a renowned leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and cofounder of FranklinCovey Co. He was author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold more than twenty million copies. Named by Time magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential Americans, he held the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair in Leadership at the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Jeff Hoyt is a voice talent and an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator.