The Book

Better Than Destiny

Practical Science for Creating the Life You Want

If our futures are defined by our decisions, how do we make better ones? Better Than Destiny is a practical guide to choosing the right goals and seeing them through.

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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

01

Clarify What Matters

Plenty of people are good at reaching goals and still end up somewhere they don't want to be. The first job is picking the right ones.

02

Science-Backed Strategies

Every recommendation in the book traces back to published research, explained in plain language.

03

Sustainable Success

Habits and systems you can keep up for years, without burning 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

Frederic Bahnson

About the Author

Dr. Frederic Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who helps individuals and teams perform at a high level without giving up the rest of their lives. He has spent two decades studying decision-making and turning what he's learned into practical strategies. He is also a practicing general surgeon.

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