The Renaissance Soul - 9781615190928

It is conventional wisdom that there is one true path in life for each of us. But what about all those who have a wide array of interests, a dynamic curiosity about the world, and an ever-renewing wellspring of passions?

Margaret Lobenstine calls these people “Renaissance Souls,” and in this groundbreaking book, she offers a life-planning strategy in tune with their dynamic, change-loving personalities. Renaissance Souls often get stuck, moving from entry-level job to entry-level job, degree to degree or hobby to hobby, unwilling to settle on just one thing to do “for the rest of my life.” Or, after achieving success in one field, they yearn for new challenges and begin looking around for something different. Yet they are also afraid that if they pursue their changing interests, they will have to give up on financial security, becoming “a jack of all trades or a master of none.”

The Renaissance Soul, the first book devoted to this personality type, not only shows that it's possible to design a successful, vibrant life built on multiple passions but also gives readers the practical advice to do so. Lobenstine arms readers with powerful life-design strategies, including how to:

•Understand the exciting and powerful difference between choice and focus
•Transform one's day job so that it carries one's dreams forward
•Manage one's time the Renaissance Soul way
•Thrive on many interests without feeling scattered
•Get paid for your passions
•Learn a new field without going back to school
•Get inspired by Renaissance Souls from ancient times to the present, from Leonardo da Vinci to Ben Franklin to Oprah Winfrey.

Stocked with creative exercises, relevant resources, and interviews with successful Renaissance Souls, this profoundly inspiring guide will show readers the way to a richer, more fulfilling life—big enough to embrace all their dreams.