Work On Purpose

131 Pages·2011·5.65 MB·English

by  Lara Galinsky

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Your Path to Boldness
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Resources
Thank You to Our Supporters
WORK ON
PURPOSE
AN ECHOING GREEN PUBLICATION

LARA GALINSKY WITH KELLY NUXOLL
FOREWORD BY LANCE ARMSTRONG AND DOUG ULMAN
AFTERWORD BY GEOFFREY CANADA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY DEIFELL
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Dedicated to the memory of Echoing Green Fellow David Lewis,
whose life story embodies the power of heart, head, and hustle.
“For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes.”
—Dag Hammarskjöld
FOREWORD
We didn’t ask for cancer. Nobody does. But when faced with the
disease, we saw in ourselves the tenacity to wring some good from a
very bad situation. We founded LIVESTRONG in 1997 because we
wanted to help people who were experiencing the fear, confusion, and
isolation that come with a cancer diagnosis. Those feelings were
debilitating for us when we had cancer, but sharing them with others
helped us to overcome them.

Lance Armstrong and Doug Ulman, LIVESTRONG
When we were diagnosed as young athletes at the top of our physical game, we
declared ourselves not cancer victims but cancer fighters. We both took active
roles in educating ourselves about the disease and the treatment. As a result, we
established our own foundations to advocate for others suffering from cancer
before we even knew our own fates. And as we helped people, we were
continuously encouraged to do even more. Knowing the good we wanted to
achieve was the first step.
Every day, we are energized in our mission by stories we hear from cancer
survivors—stories both uplifting and heartbreaking. The more we recognize our
ability and imperative to effect change, the less willing we are to live with the
status quo. We now offer critical support to people living with cancer. We fund
patient programs and medical research, initiate advocacy outreach to remind
elected officials of the need for favorable policy, and ultimately empower people
all over the world to “LIVESTRONG.”
What will your impact be? There is no shortage of people and causes that need
and deserve attention. And there is no limit to what people can accomplish when
they approach challenges with both passion and practicality. Work on Purpose
can be a partner in your efforts, helping you to identify the practical aspects of
your mission while encouraging you to pursue your goals.
We all have an obligation to bring positive change to our communities and our
world. Fulfilling that obligation requires the boldness not only to envision a
better world, but also to recognize your ability to make that world a reality.
Work on Purpose offers a framework to get started. The vision is all yours.
We wish you all the best in your efforts,