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Clarify What Matters
Most people struggle not because they can't achieve goals, but because they're pursuing the wrong ones. Learn to identify what actually matters to you.
The Book
Better Than Destiny
Practical Science for Creating the Life You Want
If our future is defined by the decisions we make, how do we make the right decisions? This book takes the guesswork out of making good decisions and helps you set and achieve the goals that truly matter to you.
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FORBES#1 Book on breaking the habits that hold you back
What You'll Discover
Some people hope destiny will create a great future for them, but you have something more powerful than destiny: you have the power of choice.
The "right" decisions vary from person to person, so how can you decide what is right for yourself and build the future you want?
In Better than Destiny, I take the guesswork out of making good decisions and help you set and achieve the goals that truly matter to you. My framework, backed by science, shows you how to create purpose, find joy, and build sustainable success.
Life is too short to waste time on the wrong path. Filled with best practices, extensive research, and insightful experiences, this book is your guide to learning what matters most to you so that the life you build is the life you really want.
Core Concepts
What Makes This Approach Different
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Science-Backed Strategies
Every recommendation is grounded in research. No vague platitudes—just practical techniques that work, explained clearly.
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Sustainable Success
Build habits and systems that last. Create a life you can maintain, not one that burns you out chasing someone else's definition of success.
Reader Reviews
What People Are Saying
"I have read a few self help books in my life and wish I would have had this book twenty years ago. Reading this, I felt like I was having a conversation with a friend that truly wanted to help."
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"This unique book offers insight into why we do things that are not optimal in negotiating life. It also outlines many ways one can improve. My three sons are all going to receive a copy!"
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"This is the book to read when thinking about life decisions. Why we don't make decisions, why we make poor decisions and how we can escape that mindset to begin making the best decisions for our life!"
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"Throughout, Bahnson shines a light on why people fail to make good decisions, gently provides specific remedies, and backs them up convincingly and with a feeling of great optimism."
Dr. Nate Zinsser
About the Author
Dr. Frederic Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who works with individuals and teams to create happiness, improve performance, and foster well-being. He has devoted two decades to the art and science of decision-making, delivering practical strategies that streamline this important human process. In addition to coaching, Frederic is a practicing general surgeon.
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