The Point Is in the Purpose - by Brent Rittersdorf (Paperback)

About the Book

From corporate burnout to authentic purpose, using lessons from the free-throw line. A framework for discovering your greater purpose.

Book Synopsis

Most people know they should have one, but they have no idea what it actually is or how to achieve it. Author and speaker Brent Rittersdorf found himself stuck in this same cycle, bouncing between corporate jobs and wondering if working hard and making money would ever truly bring him happiness.

Then he remembered something from his high school basketball days: the night he converted ten consecutive free throws in a state semifinal game. That performance didn't just help his team win; it eventually taught him what purpose, success, and fulfillment really look like.

In The Point is in the Purpose, you'll discover:

• How to define your purpose using a simple leadership principle that most people get wrong
• The unexpected way to identify what you're truly meant to do
• A proven 10-shot framework for achieving your greater purpose
• The difference between working for money and working for purpose

This isn't another book from someone who claims they have it all figured out. It's written by someone just like you: an everyday person who has navigated career setbacks, family crises, unexpected wins, and crushing defeats, and learned that these messy experiences are what actually build real purpose.

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, starting your own business, or simply trying to figure out what you're supposed to do with your life, this book offers the wisdom you need to answer life's nagging question.

Your purpose is waiting. Time to step up to the line and take your shot.

Review Quotes

"Whether you're leading a real estate team, building a business, or simply seeking more meaning in your day-to-day life, this book offers a refreshing roadmap to doing work that matters-and living a life that resonates. A must-read for anyone ready to trade the grind for grounded, purpose-driven impact."

-Jim Beach, speaker, radio host, and bestselling author of School for Startups

"By weaving his personal stories and challenges into every one of the shots, Brent's insights are real and authentic. He gives readers a true understanding of where commitment comes from."

-Farrell Middleton, Owner and President of The Bell Curve of Life and Author of A Performer, A Environment

"For so many people, the search for purpose in our lives is a never-ending journey. Sometimes it is crystal clear, but in other moments our passions and pursuits become a bit more hazy, clouded by the circumstances of life. Brent takes readers from a single identifiable moment in his life, in this case, a high school basketball game, to show how you can define your purpose, identify it, and take steps to actually achieve it."

-Chris Carpenter, Managing Editor of Crossmap.com