Expanding upon the psychological phenomenon of generativity -- a term Erik Erickson first coined -- Kotre shows us how to cultivate the desire to impact future generations. Building a solid business or developing a new idea can be as vital as raising children or sharing our wisdom with young ones -- and for each of us, finding the right kind of generativity is half the challenge. Kotre clearly outlines seven steps that will help us discover the right path to a generative life. By listening to the past, finding a voice, and selecting an audience, we will be able to create and grow. And it is in the final step, when we learn to share, that we experience the ultimate fulfillment.
This innovative and sophisticated guide will inspire the millions of readers who may be suffering from a midlife crisis, seeking guidance in life decisions, or engaged in the universal search for meaning.