Book Introduction: The Desire Map: Revolutionizing Goal Setting
Book Overview
The Radical Premise
Traditional goal setting focuses on achievements, but “The Desire Map” flips the script—prioritizing how you want to feel over what you want to accomplish.
Author’s Journey
Danielle LaPorte, a renowned thought leader in personal development, challenges conventional productivity models by introducing a revolutionary approach to personal goal setting.
Core Philosophy
Feeling-Driven Life Design
Emotions are not random
Feelings are your internal GPS
Goals are created from your desired emotional states
Fundamental Shift
From Achievement to Essence
Traditional Goal Setting: Do → Have → Be
Desire Map Approach: Be → Feel → Do
Key Concepts
Core Desired Feelings
Identifying your emotional blueprint
Creating goals that generate specific feelings
Aligning actions with emotional intentions
Transformational Framework
Five Life Domains
Livelihood & Lifestyle
Body & Wellness
Creativity & Learning
Relationships & Society
Spirituality & Inner World
Practical Application
Desire Mapping Process
Deep emotional exploration
Identifying core desired feelings
Redesigning life goals
Creating soul-satisfying experiences
Impact and Significance
Global Influence
Paradigm-shifting approach to personal development
Empowers individuals to design life intentionally
Moves beyond external success metrics
Critical Acclaim
Bestselling book
Transformed approach to goal setting
Praised for its innovative emotional intelligence framework
Philosophical Insight
“You’re not chasing the goal—you’re chasing a feeling.”
A revolutionary guide to creating a life that feels as good as it looks.
Recommended Companion Resources
The Desire Map Workbook
Online Desire Mapping Workshops
Digital Desire Map Tools