{"product_id":"moral-ambition-how-to-find-your-purpose-ai-the-guide-to-making-the-most-out-of-your-80-000-hours-at-work-9781526685551","title":"Moral Ambition: How to Find Your Purpose – the Guide to Making the Most out of your 80,000 Hours at Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring, life-changing new book from global sensation Rutger Bregman, \u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e shows how our world has been shaped by a small group of committed individuals who changed the course of history – and how you can, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe antidote to apathy from the internationally bestselling author and 2025 BBC Reith lecturer Rutger Bregman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e __________\u003cbr\u003e 'A fierce and brilliant call to arms for anyone who has been wondering whether there's more to life. (There is.) Bregman wants to change you, and he just might succeed. This is a wonderfully dangerous book' \u003cb\u003eTIM HARFORD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Gives us hope, humour and guidance at a time when all are in short supply' \u003cb\u003eTIMOTHY SNYDER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe average full-time worker will spend\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e80,000 hours at their job\u003c\/b\u003e: are you making the most of them? Do you truly believe in what you do, day in, day out? Every day we're bombarded with methods, mantras and life hacks that promise us wellness and prosperity, while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat if you want to do something more with your limited time on the planet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With moral ambition – the will to make the world a wildly better place – internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows us we can be both idealistic and successful, and change the world along the way. Uncovering the qualities that made the great change-makers of history so effective, he shows how we too can lend our talents to the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to inequality to the next pandemic. With moral ambition, we can do more than be on the right side of history: we can make history itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis book won't make your life easier, but it should make it more meaningful. The question is: what will you do with it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for anyone wondering what they should do with their working life, how to find their purpose and how to find something more worthwhile to do with their skills and talents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As the 2025 BBC Reith Lecturer, Rutger Bregman presented ‘Moral Revolution’, a four part series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -A Time of Monsters\u003cbr\u003e -How To Start a Moral Revolution\u003cbr\u003e -A Realist’s Utopia\u003cbr\u003e -Zoom Out\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAvailable to listen on BBC Four\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781526685551\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.6(H)x12.8(L)x2.2(W)245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 245\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eRutger Bregman, a historian and writer at the \u003ci\u003eCorrespondent\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of Europe’s most prominent young thinkers. His book \u003ci\u003eUtopia for Realists\u003c\/i\u003e was a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller and has been translated into thirty-two languages. His follow-up, \u003ci\u003eHumankind\u003c\/i\u003e, was also a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller and received praise from Stephen Fry, Yuval Noah Harari and Grace Blakeley amongst others. He lives in New York.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eI believe [Rutger] calls himself a historian, he’s not. He’s a revolutionary in a sensible coat -- Russell Crowe\u003cbr\u003eRutger Bregman has become the voice in my head -- Jameela Jamil\u003cbr\u003eA rallying cry ... His appeal is very much to the high-flyer, looking for a cause that will give the fullest moral satisfaction ... Yet he is also admirably realistic about the need to park one's own desire for a certain kind of sainthood, to accept the need for ordinary self-care so as to avoid falling victim either to burnout or - worse - to one's own mythology, and to remain clear about what measurable differences might look like ... Offers a bracingly hopeful perspective, insisting on the necessity of doing all you can to allow yourself to be sensitised and resensitised to that which eats away at the dignity not only of humanity but (an important element in Bregman's argument) of the entire living environment * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eAn impassioned call on those who can to leave 'bullshit jobs' and tackle society's most pressing challenges. Presented as a 'how to guide' to changing the world. studded with insights and calls to action. In pithy pen portraits, Bregman sketches a cast of characters who challenge us to do more, be better and build coalitions for change... A paean to self-actualization and the idea that a small group of committed citizens can, indeed, change the world * Time Literary Supplement *\u003cbr\u003eA brisk and persuasive case for ditching \"mind-numbing, pointless, or just plain harmful jobs\" and doing something more meaningful instead ... Bregman's un-preachy and persuasive writing style makes profound change look easy * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eBregman's ambitions are admirable. If even a small percentage of those who pick up this book are spurred to action, whether that's a charity run or a complete change in career, it's hard to disagree that it will have been worth his effort * Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eA welcome antidote to self-help books that give readers 12 rules for life, seven habits for success, or surefire methods to achieving that most fatuous of goals, personal happiness * Observer *\u003cbr\u003eWhat an inspiring book! A tremendous trumpet call to clear our heads of the current inward looking obsessions with self-realisation and all those selfish life-coaching motivational goals, aims and targets that we are told will bring us happiness, and to think instead about satisfying that part of us that can make a difference to the world. And as Rutger Bregman brilliant demonstrates, that, in the end, is where our true happiness and fulfilment is most likely to be found in the first place * Stephen Fry *\u003cbr\u003eA thought-provoking, transformative and bold book, Moral Ambition challenges you to ask yourself: can you change the course of history? This might seem an overwhelming and impossible task upon first reflection, from reading Dutch historian Rutger Bregman's book, you realise the answer is: yes, you absolutely can * Herald *\u003cbr\u003eI have long admired the writings of Dutch historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman, and, in his latest book, he shifts up a couple of gears to challenge explicitly his readers' priorities and their readiness to do rather than simply to feel. A manual for our times * New European *\u003cbr\u003eRutger Bregman's latest work isn't merely a book; it's a call to action for humanity to reevaluate our paradigms of success and impact in the world. It serves as a stark wake-up call, urging us to truly utilise our talents to create the future we all wish to live in * Trevor Noah *\u003cbr\u003eRutger Bregman challenges the reader to use their lives to improve the world. A bracing but ultimately uplifting wake-up call for a culture increasingly drowning in distraction and consumption! * Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of SLOW PRODUCTIVITY and DEEP WORK *\u003cbr\u003e\"Find something worth doing\" seems like sage advice for us all - and on this beleaguered planet, as this book makes clear, that means digging into the very biggest problems * Bill McKibben *\u003cbr\u003eA life-changing book. It will lead you to re-evaluate your life - and radically raise your game. As soon as you finish it, you will want to buy it for everyone you love * Johann Hari *\u003cbr\u003eThere are many things to admire about this book. Just one of them is the way Rutger Bregman's inspiring array of dedicated people who changed the world around them spans continents and centuries. Meeting them all, some of whom I had not known before, gave me hope - at a moment when we need that * Adam Hochschild *\u003cbr\u003eAnother barnstorming, transformative book by one of the greatest thinkers of the 21st century. It is uplifting, inspiring, informative and entertaining in equal measure. I defy you to read it and not be motivated to act * George Monbiot *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the wakeup call that our world sorely needs. With his signature clarity and conviction, Rutger Bregman boldly and brilliantly challenges us to hold ourselves to higher standards - and do more for others. \u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e is the rare read that might actually help you become a better person * Adam Grant *\u003cbr\u003eClear, brave, important and provocative. Forcing us to reassess and defend the most fundamental moral principles and purposes of our lives * Rory Stewart *\u003cbr\u003eFresh, lucid and persuasive, \u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e gives us hope, humour and guidance at a time when all are in short supply. Bregman's version of our century is ever so much better than the one around us, and so we should all read, consider and act * Timothy Snyder *\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e, Rutger Bregman challenges us to rethink what we want to do with our lives. This practical and inspiring book is the best antidote to the pessimists and cynics who make you believe that nothing can be done about the problems we face today ... Imagine what we could achieve together if everyone read Rutger's book! * Max Roser *\u003cbr\u003eThe key to solving our biggest problems isn't just awareness, political will, or money - it's ambitious individuals willing to dedicate their time and skills to improving the world. This book will inspire you to become one of them * Boyan Slat *\u003cbr\u003eNot for the faint-hearted. But an essential guide for those who are determined to make a difference. Packed with powerful insights, inspiring stories, and data to back it up, Bregman challenges us to think and act bigger. Read it, then go out and change the world * Hannah Ritchie *\u003cbr\u003eOne of very few books in my life that has changed how I view the world (and my world, too!). It is a true bible of realistic idealism. It takes awareness of \"getting things done\" to a new level, with a dynamic invitation to up each of our games. This is a must read * David Allen *\u003cbr\u003eDo you want to read a book about the most important decisions of your life? Rutger Bregman has produced that book and you should read it * Tyler Cowen *\u003cbr\u003eA fierce and brilliant call to arms for anyone who has been wondering whether there's more to life. (There is.) Bregman wants to change you, and he just might succeed. This is a wonderfully dangerous book * Tim Harford *\u003cbr\u003eA radically practical challenge to the footsoldiers of 21st-century capitalism * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e offers a refreshing antidote to both cynical fatalism and naive idealism. If you're willing to trade a life of comfort for a life of meaning, Rutger Bregman is your guide and this book is your map * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE POWER OF REGRET, DRIVE and WHEN *\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and courageous book about one of the most important questions each of us will face: what will we do with our one life? Rutger Bregman calls for a seismic norm shift in how those of us with the privilege to consider our career choices think about where we put our greatest resources - our time and energy * Wendy Knopp, founder of Teach America *\u003cbr\u003eA new look at how to make the world a better place, guided by reason, balance and engaging case studies. Bregman avoids easy moralizing and lazy conventional wisdom to offer a fresh and practical guide to idealism * Steven Pinker, Harvard Professor and author of ENLIGHTENMENT NOW *\u003cbr\u003eA terrific read ... With \u003ci\u003eMoral Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e, Rutger Bregman has pulled off something remarkable: a lively and entertaining read that is full of important wisdom about some of life's most important questions. I hope everyone who wants to make the world a better place will read it * Peter Singer, professor of bioethics, emeritus, Princeton University and author of ANIMAL LIBERATION and THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE *\u003cbr\u003eWe have come to accept so many things as normal - skyrocketing inequalities, gargantuan firms ruling our lives, virtue signaling on social media instead of democratic participation, all of us just worrying about our image while the world is on fire. We need to dream of and articulate to each other an alternative vision for a society in which we have control over our lives and can still speak truth to power via the democratic process and free media. I hope this readable, audacious book calling for greater moral ambition can be a first step * Daron Acemoglu, Professor at MIT an winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 *\u003cbr\u003eDo you want to use your talents and ideals to make a meaningful difference? Here is an inspiring and powerful call to action: why pursuing an altruistic career is not only vital for our shared future but can also bring you deeper personal fulfillment and happiness * Princess Mabel of Orange *","brand":"Rutger Bregman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49180368928985,"sku":"9781526685551","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781526685551.jpg?v=1788354497","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/moral-ambition-how-to-find-your-purpose-ai-the-guide-to-making-the-most-out-of-your-80-000-hours-at-work-9781526685551","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}