A Survival Guide & Memoir
Rob Severson
An “average guy” and academic underachiever shares how he overcame obstacles to personal and professional success by adopting basic, proven principles.
FOR MANY PEOPLE the pursuit of happiness can be frustrating and elusive. Focusing on self-centered needs, dwelling on past mistakes and relying on government as a higher power only causes harmful behaviors and attitudes that can dampen the spirit and defeat the desire to succeed. Rob Severson’s straightforward, insightful memoir and guide Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperity relates actual experiences and shows how it is possible to overcome the many obstacles in the path toward a peaceful existence. As an “average guy” with a history of academic, personal and business struggles, Severson describes how he surmounted these and other problems by relying on key fundamentals which are outlined in the book:
- Learn to give up control to the higher power of God
- Accept and offer forgiveness
- Live to serve the needs of others
- Learn to build and maintain a strong work ethic
- Sharpen problem-solving abilities, and strengthen relationships
- Develop existing skills and learn new ones to stay viable in the job marketplace
Written in plain language with a clear eye toward practical solutions, Severson’s personal story is intentionally brief written for his daughters and grandchildren so that they may want to learn from his mistakes and successes. Backed by a strong faith and desire to help others help themselves, his ideas are also for a wider readership. His formula for peace, purpose and prosperity is beneficial for anyone who is at a point of struggle, change, or in need of a fresh look on the age-old dilemma of how to find success and happiness:
- Young people starting out in their career
- People undergoing a dramatic shift in their career or personal situation
- Readers interested in how an “average guy” overcomes obstacles and finds success
ROB SEVERSON grew up in Harmony, Minnesota, and graduated from Luther College. When not working or volunteering, Rob enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, making new connections and trying on new hats. He lives with his wife Judy in Deephaven, Minnesota.
