Awaken and Rise - Paperback

John had the American Dream, but he never lived his dream.John is a successful leader who achieves greatness while building his life's legacy. His commitment to making a difference and to live a life that matters is obvious. His work ethic and leadership skills are second to none, but John has a problem. He believes that he isn't enough. He believes in order to make a difference he has to be who others want him to be. John looks in the mirror and he doesn't recognize the person staring back at him. On the outside, John has it all. He has professional success, a loving and supportive wife, wonderful children, great friends, a nice house, two cars, and a good living. John has achieved the American dream, but on the inside he feels hollow. His heart sinks. Is this what the rest of life would be like? Is this all there is? These questions will push, prod, and help John awaken to possibility.It was in John's moment of great victory and disillusionment when he started an involuntary quest toward relevance. As John begins to look for his soul's source of meaning, he sparks a fire. It warms him at first and produces comfort, but over time, it gains strength and rages. It leads to discomfort and, challenge, yet it burns away all the distractions and burdens that weigh him down. The flames begin to consume the old John. They burn all that was false, unnecessary, and vain. As they close in and end the life that John thought he wanted, something incredible was happening. He begins to gain strength, focus, clarity, and purpose. A second chance emerges as John begins to take flight. The flames no longer cause pain, as they turn him into a phoenix. It is now, John becomes conscious of his Awakening and his mission to RISE.Experience the highs and lows, the desperation and the joy of John's journey as he awakens from his sleep and he reveals the process of defeating disillusionment and reenergizing his life. Walk alongside of John as he finds the secret to RISE and he lives a life that is true to his purpose.In this story, you will find: - key questions that can help you realize what really matters- a system that can help you find your gifts and purpose- a key to knowing when you are engaged in your purpose- a path that can help you overcome disillusionment- truths that are often forgotten in our busy lives- the difference between existing and living