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Learn how to achieve the highest levels of success without sacrificing who you are

In I Took the Only Path to See You, author and CEO Jon Fisher delivers an inspiring message that reminds readers that professional success does NOT have to come at the expense of personal happiness. Fisher is proof that professionals can achieve success on a grand scale without having to sacrifice their personal ethics, personal relationships, and more. The book’s author shares the experiences of those who have risen to become leaders in their fields, some of whom are his close friends.

This important book teaches readers:

  • How to achieve success without losing sight of being a good person
  • That, while not everyone makes it to the top of their chosen field, everyone can always work toward healthy personal relationships
  • That personal growth is the key to real and sustained personal happiness

Perfect for young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike, I Took the Only Path to See You will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in achieving personal fulfilment while pursuing material success. The road to true success and happiness starts with personal happiness.

Table of Contents

  1. COVER
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. COPYRIGHT
  4. DEDICATION
  5. THE TALE OF TWO WOLVES
  6. PREFACE
    1. UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO COMMENCEMENT SPEECH 2018
  7. INTRODUCTION
  8. CHAPTER 1: The Most Important Choice in the World
  9. CHAPTER 2: Understanding Happiness
    1. UNDERSTANDING HAPPINESS
    2. DREAM BIG
    3. MONEY WILL NEVER MAKE YOU HAPPY
    4. REACHING GOALS ALONE CAN'T MAKE YOU HAPPY
    5. FINDING HAPPINESS IN YOUR OWN LIFE
    6. CREATE A HAPPINESS SCHEDULE
    7. HOW TO KILL HAPPINESS (AND HOW TO GET IT)
  10. CHAPTER 3: Believing in Yourself
    1. EASY IS THE ENEMY OF SUCCESS
    2. MAKING CHOICES
    3. YOU ARE YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY
    4. LEARN TO TRUST YOURSELF
    5. THE “BUT I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH” EXCUSE
    6. DREAM ABOUT THINGS YOU'VE NEVER IMAGINED POSSIBLE
    7. MAKE A DENT IN THE UNIVERSE
  11. CHAPTER 4: Choosing Your Own Path
    1. FEAR: THE IMAGINARY OBSTACLES
    2. GETTING STARTED ANYWAY
    3. DEALING WITH OBSTACLES
    4. CHANGING YOUR MIND
    5. STAY FOCUSED
    6. REMEMBER YOUR PASSION
    7. TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH
  12. CHAPTER 5: Hazards Along the Path to Passion
    1. LIFE IS SHORT
    2. INERTIA IS EASY, CHANGE IS HARD
    3. TRUST YOURSELF
    4. PASSION + PURPOSE = DIRECTION
    5. DEALING WITH COMPETITION
    6. YOUR DEFENSIBLE ADVANTAGE
    7. PLAYING IT SAFE
    8. NEVER GIVE UP
  13. CHAPTER 6: Understanding True Success
    1. WHAT POSSESSIONS ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU?
    2. POSSESSIONS OWN YOU
    3. WHAT IS TRUE SUCCESS?
    4. HOW TO BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL
  14. CHAPTER 7: Overcoming Failure
    1. THE OBSTACLE OF HABITS
    2. THE OBSTACLE OF SELF-DOUBT
    3. THE OBSTACLE OF PERSISTENCE
    4. THE OBSTACLE OF “EXPERTS”
    5. THE PURPOSE OF FAILURE
  15. CHAPTER 8: Choosing Your Role Models
    1. TYPES OF ROLE MODELS
    2. APPEARANCES VS. BEHAVIOR
    3. THE ROLE MODELS IN BOOKS
    4. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ROLE MODELS
    5. ROLE MODELS ARE NOT REAL
    6. ROLE MODELS ARE NEVER PERFECT
    7. BE A ROLE MODEL FOR YOURSELF
  16. CHAPTER 9: The Importance of Principles
    1. LEARNING TO TRUST YOURSELF
    2. KNOW YOUR PRINCIPLES
    3. DEFINING YOUR PRINCIPLES
    4. PRACTICE GRATITUDE
    5. REGULAR PRINCIPLE CHECKUPS
    6. ALIGNING YOUR PRINCIPLES WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
    7. DON'T SACRIFICE YOUR PRINCIPLES
    8. YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
    9. MAKING YOUR OWN DECISIONS
  17. CHAPTER 10: Dealing with Fear
    1. FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
    2. FEAR OF UNWANTED ATTENTION
    3. FEAR OF ALIENATION
    4. FEAR OF BEING AN IMPOSTER
    5. FEAR OF YOURSELF
    6. SIGNS OF SELF-SABOTAGE
  18. CHAPTER 11: Achieving Your Dream
  19. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
  20. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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