Living on Purpose: Choosing a Life You Don't Have to Escape
Most people don't live the life they want. They live the life they tolerated long enough to become normal.
They stay stuck in careers that drain them, relationships that suffocate them, identities that feel too small - because they believe it's too late, too risky, or too selfish to start over.
In this powerful and profoundly human book, author Robert Bruton challenges that belief by offering a new truth:
Your life changes the moment you stop abandoning yourself.
Drawing from psychology, personal development, behavioral science, and hard-earned insight, Living on Purpose: Choosing a Life You Don't Have to Escape is a guide to reclaiming agency, rewriting old narratives, and becoming the architect of a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and sustainably fulfilling.
This is not a book about quick fixes, unrealistic positivity, or massive life overhauls.
This is a book about understanding yourself, honoring your needs, and taking small, daily, courageous steps toward a more authentic life.
You will learn how to:
Recognize the quiet forms of self-betrayal that keep you stuck
Break the unconscious patterns that shape your identity
Find courage without waiting for confidence
Set boundaries without guilt or fear
Rebuild self-trust and emotional resilience
Align your choices with your values and future self
Navigate change, reinvention, and resistance with intention
Build a life that feels purposeful, not performative
What makes this book different?
Unlike traditional self-help books focused on willpower and results, this book teaches you how to create a life you don't need to escape by working from the inside out.
You'll learn:
Why comfort is the enemy of growth
How to design systems that support your evolution
Why reinvention doesn't require burning your life down
How fulfillment works psychologically - and why most people chase the wrong things
How to turn your growth into contribution, belonging, and impact
And perhaps most importantly, you'll learn how to stop waiting - and start choosing.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone who feels:
Unfulfilled by the life they've built
Afraid of change but tired of staying the same
Lost in roles, expectations, or obligations
Burnt out, disconnected, or emotionally numb
Ready for something more - even if they don't know what it is yet
It's also for high achievers who look successful on the outside,
yet quietly feel tired, misaligned, or unseen by their own lives.
If you've ever thought, "There has to be more than this,"
This book is your invitation to find it.
What you can expect from reading this book:
Not hype.
Not hustle.
Not perfection.
But real, grounded, lasting transformation.
Through powerful insight, relatable storytelling, and practical guidance, you'll learn how to:
Heal old patterns rather than repeat them
Build a life that reflects who you are becoming
Create relationships rooted in honesty and respect
Experience fulfillment as a daily practice
Every chapter moves you from awareness → alignment → embodiment → ownership, offering profound psychological clarity with practical tools you can apply immediately.
Featuring a 30-Day Integration Plan for Real Results
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