If I Had Known
Synopsis
Prem Chopra presents the collective wisdom of centuries in a story as modern as the Internet. The messages are simple as the reader journeys through the life of Pete Cameron, a young computer executive, who must find the inner strength for the challenges of a new age. This is a beautiful and inspiring book that will elevate your spirit and stimulate your mind.
Reviews
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"Dr. Prem Chopra has written a remarkable book that will change your life. Each of us can find Purpose and Meaning in our lives. Chopra leads you through the paths of wisdom. The book is uplifting, elevating your spirit to new heights. Like a magical chemist, Chopra distills and teaches the wisdom of the ages in a modern story. Dr. Chopra’s gentle hand will guide you through the path of personal enlightenment. This is a beautiful and inspiring book. Your spirit will be elevated and your mind stimulated. This is a special book that is an answer to the most important questions that confront humanity: is there a purpose and a meaning to life and what are they? Chopra shows you the way."
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"Prem Chopra has described in an amazingly simple way a profound philosophy that can help readers improve their understanding of the meaning of life and its purpose. He shows through stories and vignettes how to find purpose in life and pursue it in a systematic way regardless of whether the journey is material or spiritual. I believe that our world would become a better place if we learn and practice the lessons demonstrated in this book through the life of Pete Cameron. The lessons on leadesrhip and ethics are invaluable. I strongly recommend If I Had Known to anyone seeking to understand and improve the quality of their personal as well as professional lives."
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"This very accessible book uses many metaphors to explain that life is a journey and that the journey, if accomplished with a thoughtful purposefulness, can be fulfilling. If I Had Known provides a humane view of life and how to improve the quality of life. The book shows how actions shape life and how readers may change their lives by managing thoughts, desires and actions. Lessons from the book can be applied to leadership, entrepreneurship, management or any other specialized activity, once purposeful action is understood. Dr. Chopra weaves themes from many religions and cultures into his philosophy, making it an amalgam that incorporates knowledge and insight from diverse faiths and beliefs. Some concepts that the book explores include: Love is central to the purpose of life. Purposeful actions are driven from the inside and are indifferent to the fruits produced. The greatest wealth and beauty in life lies within. The quest for the meaning of life begins after shedding attachment to possessions. Fulfillment is success in attaining what you desire and in being satisfied with what you attain. Satisfaction extinguishes desire. This, in turn, leads to fulfillment. There are many paths each is only as good as the one who travels upon it. They all lead to the same place the forever land without sorrow that none can describe. The core values that promote purposeful actions are integrity, commitment, persistence, teamwork and communication. They foster trust, encourage initiative and confidence, promote sharing, contribute to personal growth and lead to success and satisfaction in business and life. A common purpose transforms adversaries into team mates. The book, organized into chapters, can be read in a short time. Full of profound wisdom and memorable passages, it begs to be dipped into again and again as its message intensifies upon rereading."