“This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose” Debuts as an Amazon Bestseller

Posted 8:11AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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Readers’ Favorite called it “an inspiring and practical guide rich with heartfelt storytelling, deep insights and actionable guidance,” and reviewers have praised the generous nature of the second book from business executive, keynote speaker and author Shane Jackson. “ This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose ” (Greenleaf Book Group, 2025) debuted as an Amazon bestseller on January 28, 2025 and is available wherever books are sold in hardcover and as an e-book, with an audiobook soon to follow on April 1, 2025.

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“Thinking about big questions – like ‘Why am I here?’ – can be daunting, but I hope to persuade readers and listeners that the idea of living a life of purpose is not too big or out of reach,” said Shane Jackson. “The time to consider the big questions is now. Why should you wait to experience the best that life has to offer?”

“This Is the Thing” is part memoir and part self-help guide. In it, Jackson brings his personal experiences to light as he leads readers through thought-provoking and soul-searching exercises to help them unlock their own purpose, which is at the intersection of passions, talents and desired legacy. Through explorations of happiness, relationship priorities, life’s changing seasons and personal accountability, the book encourages deep reflection and intentional living. “This Is the Thing” emphasizes that intentional living and owning your purpose requires us to carefully consider how we spend our time, reinforcing the importance of being selective and deliberate in everyday choices.

“Gaining clarity on your purpose makes the day-to-day infinitely more enjoyable because you’re only saying yes to the things that bring you a deep sense of satisfaction and a feeling of joy,” added Jackson. “And having a strong sense of purpose can be even more empowering when life’s inevitable challenges or setbacks come along.”

About Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson leads Jackson Healthcare ®, one of the nation’s premier providers of healthcare workforce services and the parent company of more than 20 businesses that serve over 20 million patients each year. Championing its mission of improving the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches, he has led the organization through growth that has landed it on Forbes® list of America’s Largest Private Companies; placement on the Fortune® 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and Best Workplaces in Health Care™ lists; PEOPLE ® list of Companies that Care; and nearly a decade of Great Place To Work ® certification.

The author of two books: “This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose” (2025) and “Fostering Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Purposefully Shaping Culture ” (Second Edition, 2024), Jackson also has written for Fast Company and Forbes on the topics of leadership, workplace culture, and living and leading with intention.

Jackson serves on multiple boards, is co-founder of the leader-led goBeyondProfit business initiative, and has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year ® Southeast winner by Ernst & Young. In his spare time, he has competed in triathlon, acted in feature length films, and coached numerous youth sports teams, including at the highest levels of travel softball. He holds an MBA from Emory University and a business administration degree from Harding University. Married for a quarter century and counting, he and his wife are the proud parents of three. Learn more at ShaneJackson.com.

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