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THE EARNED LIFE

Marshall Goldsmith Mark Reiter

Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment

Goldsmith, a world-renowned executive coach and bestselling author of Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There, shows readers how to live without regrets and overcome obstacles so you can create meaningful, lasting change. He calls this work his biggest and most personal book yet, distilling the valuable lessons he's learned throughout his life.
Human life exists on a continuum between two poles: fulfillment and regret. We invest enormous resources of time and energy into staying healthy, being recognized for our achievements, nurturing our relationships, and making money. When we make the right investments, we earn our lives: our choices lead us a rewarding outcome that we regard as fair and just, regardless of external validation. But how can we know if we're investing in the right things?

In THE EARNED LIFE, pioneering leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith shows readers how to first choose the lives they deserve and then to make them a reality. The key to living the earned life, unbound by regret, is to invest in your future, embrace the agency of having no choice, and understand who exactly you want to become. Taking inspiration from Buddhism, he implores readers to accept impermanence and avoid the Great Western Disease ("I'll be happy when..."). He offers practical advice for shedding the obstacles, especially the failure of imagination, that prevent us from creating our own lives. And he assures readers that his three-step guide will close the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done.

Packed with illuminating stories from Goldsmith's storied career and eye-opening thought exercises for any stage of life, THE EARNED LIFE is a powerful roadmap for developing a habit of earning that will last a lifetime.

Marshall Goldsmith's books have sold more than 2 million copies globally and been translated into over 30 languages. He was named a top executive coach by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist, among others, and has over 1.3 Million LinkedIn Followers. He received his PhD from UCLA Anderson School of Management. In his coaching practice, Goldsmith has advised more than 150 major CEOs and their management teams.
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Published 2022-05-03 by Currency

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I've been incredibly fortunate to have met Marshall, to have him as part of my life and to have been able to learn from him - along with learning from the many other exceptional people in his 100 Coaches community. He has played a very important role in my transition from being a professional athlete to the next chapter in my life.

Marshall's brilliance and generosity of spirit delight all who meet him. His teaching and coaching as shared in The Earned Life can also make you a better person. Never miss the chance to have a 'Marshall Goldsmith experience'!

Marshall pierces right to the center of things. For anyone who wishes to align their efforts with a life of meaning, Marshall is a fabulous companion, guide and cheerleader. For those who don't know him personally how lucky you are that you can now grow from reading this book!

Marshall Goldsmith has done it again. Reading The Earned Life contains insights and tools that make you feel like Marshall is personally coaching you.

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Who else but Marshall could get leaders from around the world to look forward to Zoom calls on the weekends? Marshall convenes an impressive collection of people from every sector of our economy to share, learn and, most importantly, 'pay it forward'. In his 100 Coaches community, I find the common thread of our discussions to be 'leading with humanity'. I am certain that you will learn from The Earned Life and be encouraged to join all of us in paying it forward with the insights you gain!

In The Earned Life, Marshall has brilliantly captured principles we learned in more than 400 hours of intimate weekend conversations with 60 of the most extraordinary people in the world.

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Marshall Goldsmith is a life changer. For the past decade, he's remained a pivotal advisor through every step of my career. I feel privileged to be a part of his 100 Coaches community. Marshall makes the complex simple, inspires you to get better every day, and challenges you to create positive change that endures. In The Earned Life, his most important book yet, he reminds us that bold ambition can be a tyranny, if we anchor our identities to constant goal achievement. We have to relish the journey and our own happiness - it is the most important choice we need to make.

Marshall is a brilliant mentor who truly helps you be happier and wiser. He has helped so many - including me. He is a force multiplier for good. I can't wait for readers to exponentially make a positive difference in the world because of what they will learn in The Earned Life.

The Earned Life is an great addition to Marshall's body of work. The advice in this book can help you keep on achieving and, at the same time, do a better job of finding peace and happiness in the process.

Through his wonderful coaching and friendship, Marshall has no doubt helped me to become both a better leader and a happier person. Perhaps the most profound impact he has had on me is helping me learn to embrace feedback - to learn how I am seen, then practice feedforward - to make positive change. In The Earned Life, the world's most admired coach shares some of his most valuable and impactful insights into creating a happy and fulfilling life.

Marshall Goldsmith's unique approach to coaching has not only challenged me, it has also inspired me to be a better leader and a better person. With his new book, The Earned Life, Marshall will walk you through the process of developing a purpose driven life. The philosophical and practical approaches in this book will challenge you in the same way that Marshall has challenged me.

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Marshall Goldsmith has given me the gift of helping me change possibility into reality. Read this book. I hope that it can do the same for you.

Every day I focus on being grateful for every moment. I am so goal oriented that I can forget that happiness and achievement do not have to be mutually exclusive. By being present I can remind myself to be more selfless in the decisions I make. Marshall has been a great coach in helping me grow up and do just this!

In The Earned Life, Marshall distills his vast coaching experience into and insightful and inspiring guide to help you avoid regret and lead a life of fulfillment.

I've had the incredible honor of being a member of Marshall's distinguished community of leaders. His ability to illuminate the humanity in each of us is truly extraordinary. He gets to the core of any matter, personal or professional, and fosters an affirming and productive environment. The vulnerability of members in our community leaves us motivated and inspired

As a coach and advisor, Marshall Goldsmith has a knack for suggesting just the right tweak and the right time. The Earned Life is a wonderful book.

My life changed for the better when I started working with Marshall Goldsmith. Since then, all of my significant decisions have been influenced by his wisdom, compassion, and commitment. In his 100 Coaches community, we all encourage each other to move toward fulfillment and away from regret. As you read this wonderful book, The Earned Life, try to hear Marshall's voice. Know you can face the challenges ahead and start anew. I hear this soundtrack every day as I go out, with humility and passion, to earn my life once again.

Over the years, Marshall Goldsmith has become one of the greatest leadership thinkers in the world and yet he has continued to be one of the finest, most-caring human beings I know. He lives to the fullest. The Earned Life will help you do the same.

More than anyone I know, Marshall Goldsmith makes the impossible possible. Without Marshall, I wouldn't be where I am today. He has helped make my life both more enriching and more fun. I hope that The Earned Life will help you in the same way Marshall has helped me!

The essence of Marshall Goldsmith's coaching is in his dedication to his purpose, which is to help each and every one of his clients, including me, find happiness and fulfillment - and to be even better for themselves and the people they lead. And now, he's broadening the scope beyond his clients to everyone who reads this book. What a gift from him to us - to help us become the people that we want to be and to live a fulfilled life with no regrets. Thank you, Marshall - The Earned Life rocks!

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In The Earned Life, Marshall helps us 'let it go'. With unfailing compassion and wisdom, he show us how to move from regret to fulfillment - no matter what our age or stage in life.

The Earned Life is the friendly hand that can help you live the life you truly want - or bat you on the side of your head when you turn your back on yourself.

Our lives are filled with many wonderful things and for me, Marshall Goldsmith is one of them. From the first day we met and began our work together when I was CEO of the Girl Scouts until today, Marshall has been such a special part of my life and work. And now, with The Earned Life, Marshall shares with all of us something that is so important, which is just how we can live a fulfilled life. You must read this masterpiece!

Working with Marshall has been a blessing. He continues to help me become a better person, a better wife, a better mom, and better leader. My journey with him has been nothing short of a joy, even in the face of having to make fundamental changes. The Earned Life perfectly captures Marshall's spirit and the impact he has had on so many of us.

I have had the distinct pleasure to know and work with Marshall Goldsmith for more than ten years, and during this time, I have yet to find someone who is more focused, practical, or dedicated to their work... Marshall has the unique ability to speak with me for five minutes and provide thought-provoking insights on how to lead and grow while also keeping me centered on what is important. It is quite amazing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as Pfizer continues to play a critical role in helping protect and save lives, I have leaned on Marshall even more; not only to speak about work-related items, but to just chat about life. He is a wonderful author, educator, coach, and friend.