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The Urgent Life

My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival

Bozoma Saint John

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💡What if you could harness the power of your most difficult experiences to live a life of uncompromising, passionate urgency?
💡Have you ever wondered how to navigate the corporate world with total authenticity, even when the stakes are at their highest?
💡What’s the secret to showing up fully in your life today, knowing that nothing—not even the next moment—is guaranteed?

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Key Takeaways from The Urgent Life

✓Discover how to transform the painful scars of profound grief and loss into a powerful catalyst for living a bold, urgent life.
✓Understand why you must seize every opportunity to connect with loved ones and express your emotions, because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
✓Learn to prioritize your own intuition over the heavy expectations of family and society to find true personal fulfillment and love.
✓Find out how embracing your unique differences and making audacious, fearless moves can propel you to the top of your career.
✓Master the art of remaining flexible in your decisions, allowing yourself the grace to make U-turns and change your mind when life demands it.

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The Urgent Life

Core Philosophy+

Lesson 1: Pick Up That Phone+

Lesson 2: Listen To Your Inner Voice+

Lesson 3: Live Boldly+

Lesson 4: Embrace U-Turns+

Lesson 5: Acknowledge Your Guides+

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Question 1 of 6

What is the central philosophy behind living an 'urgent life' according to Bozoma Saint John?

A. Working constantly to achieve executive status before it is too late.
B. Embracing every moment and not taking time for granted in the face of loss.
C. Rushing through grief to quickly return to a state of emotional normalcy.
D. Making rapid, impulsive decisions to avoid overthinking life's challenges.

Question 2 of 6

What profound lesson did Saint John learn from the tragic death of her college boyfriend, Ben?

A. To set strict boundaries with people who drain her emotional energy.
B. That she was ultimately responsible for the actions of those she loved.
C. To never delay expressing love or connecting with people, because second chances aren't guaranteed.
D. That professional success is the best way to honor those who have passed away.

Question 3 of 6

How did Saint John handle her Ghanaian family's expectations for her career and personal life?

A. She compromised by working in healthcare marketing to appease her parents.
B. She strictly followed their plan until she reached her thirties, then pivoted to marketing.
C. She severed all ties with her family to avoid the pressure of their cultural expectations.
D. She rebelled against their wishes for her to become a doctor and instead followed her intuition into marketing.

Question 4 of 6

What audacious move kick-started Saint John's career when she was an assistant at Spike Lee's agency?

A. She asked Spike Lee to let her read a script based on a strong internal hunch.
B. She pitched a marketing campaign for a major brand directly to the CEO.
C. She demanded a promotion to the C-suite after only one year.
D. She organized a company-wide strike to protest workplace microaggressions.

Question 5 of 6

What does Saint John mean when she advises not to be afraid of 'making U-turns'?

A. You should frequently change your career path to avoid becoming stagnant.
B. It is okay to change your mind and reverse major life decisions when your intuition guides you to do so.
C. You should always go back and apologize to people you have wronged in the past.
D. Moving back to your hometown is often the best way to find a sense of belonging.

Question 6 of 6

Despite appearing as the epitome of a self-made woman, what does Saint John credit for helping her weather hard situations?

A. Her strict adherence to a daily routine and intense work ethic.
B. The financial inheritance she received from her parents.
C. The support of everyday 'angels,' friends, and the spiritual presence of loved ones.
D. Her ability to completely compartmentalize her personal losses from her professional life.

The Urgent Life — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Lesson One: Pick Up the Phone.
3Lesson Two: Listen to Your Inner Voice, Not Other People's Expectations.
4Lesson Three: Live Boldly.
5Lesson Four: Don’t Be Afraid to Make U-Turns.
6Lesson Five: An Urgent Life Means Realizing You’re Already Being Guided Along the Way.
7Final Summary

The Urgent Life Summary & Overview

The Urgent Life (2023) is part-memoir, part-manifesto to the importance of showing up in your life, and being fiercely present – no matter the circumstances. Bozoma Saint John has experienced both highs and lows in the course of her life. Through it all, she has learned to stay true to herself and her dreams, and to live as if nothing is guaranteed. In The Urgent Life, she describes the events that have most impacted her, and shares how you, too, can live life with passionate urgency.

Who Should Listen to The Urgent Life?

People who are hungry to live more boldly,
Young professionals looking for inspiration on how to navigate the corporate ladder authentically.
Anyone who has experienced loss, and is figuring out how to carry on.

About the Author: Bozoma Saint John

Bozoma Saint John is an American businesswoman who has worked at powerhouses like Pepsi, Apple Music, Uber and Netflix. She has been inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement and the American Marketing Hall of Fame, among others. She was also named the number one most influential chief marketing officer by Forbes in 2021 and has a bestselling online tutorial called “The Badass Workshop.”

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