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The Two Most Important Days

How to find your purpose and live a happier, healthier life
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The Two Most Important Days by Gina Vild and Sanjiv Chopra explores the journey of discovering meaning and happiness in life. The authors offer insights drawn from philosophy, science, and personal anecdotes, guiding readers to uncover what truly matters. By embracing each day with purpose and gratitude, the book aims to inspire a more fulfilling and joyful existence.
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'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.' — Mark Twain

Are you happy? Do you know your life's purpose?

The search for happiness is hardwired in our DNA. It transcends age, gender, geography, vocation, and personal circumstances. Most people spend their lives on a quest for happiness that is long lasting, but the journey is often thwarted by short-term pleasures and dead ends.

Ancient philosophers and modern scientists agree that the best way to be happy is to live a purpose-driven life. In The Two Most Important Days, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild present powerful and practical steps that show you how to discover your life's singular purpose and follow it with passion. They share their personal wisdom and explore the power of gratitude, forgiveness, music, meditation, friendship, yoga, and so much more.

Through captivating stories, scientific studies, exercises for children and adults, and poetry that will inspire, this book is a map to finding your purpose. It is also a spark that will light a flame of sustained happiness, joy, love, and bliss.

'This majestic book has much wisdom to savour and practical steps to help you navigate life's many forks. I promise it will delight!' — Deepak Chopra

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The Two Most Important Days by Gina Vild and Sanjiv Chopra is celebrated for its profound wisdom and practical guidance for life's challenges. It emphasises the importance of connecting with oneself while offering insights into finding personal meaning and purpose. Readers describe it as both inspirational and transformative, with advice that aims to improve personal happiness and fulfilment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733639739

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 December 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sanjiv Chopra (Author)

Dr Sanjiv Chopra is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is also the James Tullis Firm Chief in the Department of Medicine and a Senior Consultant in Hepatology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr Chopra has authored more than 150 articles and seven books including bestsellers THE BIG FIVE and, with his brother Deepak Chopra, BROTHERHOOD.

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Gina Vild (Author)

Gina Vild has worked for more than 25 years in leadership positions at Harvard Medical School, MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Office of Governor Richard F. Celeste. Her experience ranges from communications to strategic planning, government relations, and marketing.

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