In this extensively revised and updated new edition of a classic - nearly 500,000 copies sold and translated into 17 languages - bestselling authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro provide a practical guide for men and women of all ages to ''unpack'' and ''repack'' their work bags, relationship bags, place bags, and purpose bags to find greater meaning and happiness in their lives while lightening their load.

From the authors of the bestselling ''Repacking Your Bags'' and ''Whistle While You Work'' comes a new paradigm of successful aging for men and women entering into the second half of their lives.

Purpose is fundamental and gives life meaning. It gives us the will not just to live but to live long and well. In this new edition of his bestselling classic, legendary personal coach Richard Leider offers brand - new tools and techniques for unlocking it. The third edition has been completely revised and updated. In addition to new stories, examples, and resources, it features four new chapters. ''Purpose across the Ages'' looks at how purpose can evolve during our lives. ''The 24 - Hour Purpose Retreat'' includes seven mind - opening questions to help you unlock your purpose. ''The Purpose Checkup'' offers a new tool for periodically evaluating the health of your purpose. And in ''Can Science Explain Purpose?'' we learn what researchers are discovering about how an increased sense of purpose can improve our health, healing, happiness, longevity, and productivity. Purpose is an active expression of our values and our compassion for others - it makes us want to get up in the morning and add value to the world. Leider details a graceful, practical, and ultimately spiritual process for making it central to your life. This revitalized guide will help you integrate it into everything you do.