A Life of Purpose: Character Education Series: Book 1

by Dr Phil Cummins

Overview

A Life of Purpose guides students in uncovering their core purpose and personal narrative. It helps identify fundamental motivations and shows how to connect one's story to broader commitments to people, place and planet, establishing the foundation for a meaningful life journey.

This four-book series, built on more than three decades of global research and conversations with students, families and educators, provides a comprehensive roadmap for living a meaningful life. The books form a progressive journey: from discovering purpose, through developing excellence, into leadership, and finally creating actionable plans for impact.

Drawing on research by Dr Phil Cummins from CIRCLE Education, a School for tomorrow. and the Game Changers podcast, each volume offers students practical guidance for personal growth and societal contribution. As the leader of the world's largest research program into character education, a lecturer and author in sustainable leadership, and a professor of education and enterprise, Dr Phil Cummins brings decades of expertise in helping people connect purpose to practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781923215757
Publisher:	Amba Press
Publication date:	02/26/2025
Series:	Character Education Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	892 KB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dr Phil Cummins is an internationally recognised educator, researcher and thought leader with over three decades of experience. As Managing Partner of a School for tomorrow. and founder of CIRCLE Education, he leads the world's largest research program into character education. An Associate Professor at Alphacrucis University College and co-host of the Game Changers podcast, Phil teaches sustainable leadership at Oxford University's Smith School. His work focusses on helping people connect their purpose to practice, advocating for education that develops character, competency, and wellness. He has authored Game Changers: Leading Today's Learning For Tomorrow's World and numerous education articles. Phil is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, and an Honorary Senior Fellow of the University of Melbourne.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction: A Life of Purpose

Chapter 1: Explore

Live with purpose

Become your best self

Do what really matters

Know what motivates you

Connect with your people and your place

Step Forward and Up: Explore

Chapter 2: Discover

Choose the right purpose

Build your character

Learn, live, lead and work well

Keep writing your story

See what lies beyond you

Step Forward and Up: Discover

Chapter 3: Encounter

Aim high

Measure yourself and your impact

Put others first

Be kind

Start with belonging

Step Forward and Up: Encounter

Conclusion: Let's go!