The Point Is in the Purpose

Everyone talks about purpose. But what if you actually don't know what yours is? Most people know they should have one, but they have no idea what it actually is or how to achieve it. Author and speaker Brent Rittersdorf found himself stuck in this same cycle, bouncing between corporate jobs and wondering if working hard and making money would ever truly bring him happiness. Then he remembered something from his high school basketball days: the night he converted ten consecutive free throws in a state semifinal game. That performance didn't just help his team win; it eventually taught him what purpose, success, and fulfillment really look like. In The Point is in the Purpose, you'll discover:- How to define your purpose using a simple leadership principle that most people get wrong- The unexpected way to identify what you're truly meant to do - A proven 10-shot framework for achieving your greater purpose- The difference between working for money and working for purpose This isn't another book from someone who claims they have it all figured out. It's written by someone just like you: an everyday person who has navigated career setbacks, family crises, unexpected wins, and crushing defeats, and learned that these messy experiences are what actually build real purpose. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, starting your own business, or simply trying to figure out what you're supposed to do with your life, this book offers the wisdom you need to answer life's nagging question. Your purpose is waiting. Time to step up to the line and take your shot.

Brent Rittersdorf is an accomplished keynote speaker, real estate broker, and purpose-driven entrepreneur. The Point is in the Purpose is his first book, showing readers how to define, identify, and achieve their greater purpose. Brent's journey to understanding purpose began with a pivotal high school basketball game where he went "10 for 10" from the free-throw line-a moment that would later inspire his life philosophy and signature keynote presentation. He speaks regularly to groups about understanding your greater purpose.Originally from Rockland, Maine, Brent now lives in Kennesaw, Georgia where he enjoys mountain biking and networking with the local business community.

- Introduction: Solving the Purpose Problem- The Warmup: How 10 for 10 Happened- Understanding Purpose: Practicing for the Practice- Purpose Defined: Loving What You Do So That Others Follow- Purpose Identified: A Little Help from Man's Best Friend- Purpose Achieved: How 10 for 10 Works- The Shots: Going 10 for 10- Shot 1: Hopes and Dreams- Shot 2: Good Luck- Shot 3: What the Hell?- Shot 4: Routine- Shot 5: Confidence- Shot 6: The Scary Airball- Shot 7: The Lucky Bounce- Shot 8: Kick in the Ass- Shot 9: The Pressure Cooker- Shot 10: The Money Shot- One Final Shot