The Desire Map

In The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte, readers are invited on a transformative journey of life-planning and goal-setting. Unlike traditional guides that focus on achieving specific benchmarks, this revolutionary book turns the process on its head. LaPorte suggests that instead of chasing goals for the sake of the accomplishments themselves, we should first understand the feelings we desire to experience. From this awareness, we can create "Goals with Soul" that foster those core desired feelings, leading to more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

At its heart, The Desire Map is about breaking free from the relentless pursuit of external validations and instead nurturing an internal clarity that aligns with one's deepest yearnings. Danielle LaPorte encourages readers to identify their "core desired feelings" across all areas of life, including livelihood and lifestyle, body and wellness, creativity and learning, relationships and society, and essence and spirituality. By understanding these essential desires, readers can craft goals that not only aim for external achievements but also resonate deeply with their true selves.

This paradigm shift in goal-setting is both liberating and practical. LaPorte draws on a warm, witty, and unapologetically passionate tone to guide readers through detailed self-assessment quizzes, insightful worksheets, and comprehensive Desire Mapping tools. These resources help readers to uncover what truly matters to them and enable them to move towards a life filled with purpose and joy.

The introduction of "Goals with Soul" is a revolutionary concept, as is the notion of easing up on expectations to liberate oneself towards achieving their goals. This approach not only reduces burnout but also enhances the overall satisfaction and pleasure derived from accomplishments. It’s about doing much less proving and way more living. LaPorte's process encourages self-determination and an embrace of pleasure in everyday life, making goal-setting a joyous rather than a burdensome task.

With over 10,000 "Desire Mappers" having embraced this system, The Desire Map has transformed countless lives. As Danielle LaPorte recounted, "Every day I get stories about inner clarity, quitting jobs, dumping the chump, renewing vows, pole-dancing classes, writing memoirs, moving on. This is about liberation. And pleasure. And self-determination.”

If you’ve grown weary of superficial affirmations and endless to-do lists that never seem to bring true happiness, then The Desire Map is your guide to a soul-fulfilling system. It’s time to abandon the backwards chase for external achievements and start embracing your core desired feelings. Experience the liberation and satisfaction that comes from aligning your goals with your deepest desires and crafting a life that truly feels good.