Normal is what you're used to -- No one deserves anything -- The myth of the level playing field -- The (mixed) blessing of choice -- The mystery of vocation -- Buying time -- Don't just find your bliss, do your bliss -- Portals of discovery -- Be careful what you wish for -- What we mean when we say "success" -- The perils of prosperity -- The gentle art of giving back.

Composer, musician, and philanthropist Peter Buffett, son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, says that the only real ... inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy: Forge your own path in life. It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes. Today's society, Buffett posits, has begun to replace a work ethic, relishing what you do, with a wealth ethic, honoring the payoff instead of the process. Yet, by focusing more on substance and less on reward, we can open doors of opportunity and strive toward a greater sense of fulfillment. Our journey in life rarely follows a straight line but is often met with false starts, crises, and blunders. How we push through and persevere is where we begin to create the life of our dreams--from discovering our vocations, to living out our bliss, to giving back to others.--From publisher description. Read More