What to make of a life : cliffs, fog, fire and the self-knowledge imperative / Jim Collins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Collins, James C. (James Charles), 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Life change events.

Comebacks.

Life skills.

Self-realization.

Success.

Adjustment (Psychology).

Decision making.

Life cycle, Human.

Motivation (Psychology).

Vocational guidance.

decision making.

vocational guidance.

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

398 pages : charts ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Cliffs, fog, fire and the self-knowledge imperative

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : HarperEdge, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]

Summary:

A work of popular nonfiction that examines life transitions and career change through case studies of individuals across fields such as music, politics, athletics, science, and public life. The author analyzes turning points described as "cliffs," in which people experience major disruptions that require personal reinvention, and explores strategies for maintaining purpose, adaptability, and long-term fulfillment. The book also includes autobiographical reflections and proposes a framework for understanding life stages, identity shifts, and personal development over time.

Contents:

A life transformed

Coming into frame. One big thing ; A constellation of encodings ; Flipping the arrow of money ; Focus the fire

Navigating cliffs and fog. Cliffs ; Fog ; Simplex stepping ; The roulette wheel of life

Feeding the inner fire long and late. Extend out/circle back ; Choosing responsibilities ; Feeding the inner fire (and doing great work late) ; Questions are better than answers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-382) and index.

Other Format:

Online version Collins, Jim What to make of a life

ISBN:

9780063488809

0063488809

OCLC:

1574448166