Synopsis
Richard Steinhoff had it all—a beautiful home, a loving wife, a successful career in real estate, and a best-selling book. Then a diseased gall bladder landed him in the hospital, and a series of complications nearly killed him. While he was there, he had an out-of-body, Near-Death Experience and encountered a Heavenly being who told him to return to his body because he had not yet completed his Life’s Purpose.He immediately set out on a journey to discover his purpose. When he found it and stopped living Off-Purpose, he knew he didn’t want to see another soul living Off-Purpose. That’s when he decided to share his story in this book. His purpose was not just to tell his story; it was to help people change their lives and live a happy, fulfilled life.Everyone on this planet was put here for a purpose. If you don’t know yours, you need to read this book.
Review
5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Reviewed By Claudia Coffey for Readers' Favorite
If this were your last breath, would you feel comfortable dying?What happens when your body dies - is your soul transformed into energy? These are only two thought-provoking questions H. Richard Steinhoff asks us to consider in his book titled Dying On Purpose which documents his Near-Death Experience or NDE. The title leads to the mission of this book. We can either live "off-purpose," which will always leave us unfulfilled and stressed, or"on-purpose" - doing the thing for which we were born.
H. Richard Steinhoff, who has set goals since childhood, found his first goal easy to fulfill. A love of airplanes and space led to his work at NASA, serving in the Apollo program. Steinhoff participated in the lunar module and later the space shuttle programs. But by 1981, Steinhoff could see that the space program was winding down for the moment. Seeing the writing on the wall, he said goodbye to space and looked for his next opportunity. Steinhoff opened an office in the lucrative California Real Estate business. There was money to bemade, but also stress; long hours, unhealthy eating and, worst of all, Steinhoff could see this was not where he should be. He also had misgivings about the ease of loans to people who could not afford the payments, and by2008 his misgivings came true. The housing market crashed and so did Steinhoff's health. He became very sick and tells us that he was afraid to pass out because he felt he might not wake up. A visit to the Emergency Room led to surgery needed to remove a diseased gall bladder. During surgery, Steinhoff experienced an extraordinary event that he was later to learn was a Near-Death Experience, which is exquisitely detailed in his book. During the NDE, he was told that he must return to his body as he had not completed his purpose on earth.
During extensive scientific, spiritual and medical research, Steinhoff came across a theory that satisfied at least some of his questions. Steinhoff writes, "Then I opened a book about Albert Einstein's theory on Energy and Matter: If Einstein is saying matter and energy are two different forms of the same thing; if that's so, the experience I had with a supernatural being probably wasn't in matter; it was in energy." Dying on Purpose: How MyNear-Death Experience Can Change Your Life is the result of Steinhoff's purpose- his goal to teach us how to live a better life on-purpose. We are invited to come along and see what the possibilities are to live a happy, fulfilled life.Categories on preparing for your life purpose are included in the book with subjects including God, Family, Health, Business/Career, Finances,Dreams/Desires, or bucket list. This book is well laid out with epigraphs leading each chapter and life tips included in the epilogue. There is also an appendix listing suggested core values. Steinhoff has a web site listed in the book that readers can visit for additional free information.
"Richard Steinhoff's story of discovery of his life's purpose through a near death experience is a fascinating encounter with a Heavenly being, teaching that we all have a distinct purpose for being here to serve humanity. His inventory of life questions and actions to fulfill your purpose will help anyone wishing to complete their mission here on Earth." ~ Brian Goodell, Olympic Gold Medalist,
"If you want more out of life, then you need to read "Dying On Purpose." Richard used his own experiences to put together a clever blueprint on how you can live your life On-Purpose and experience exceptional happiness and fulfillment. It is pure genius! ~ Daniel Hall, Host of the Real Fast Results Podcast
"In "Dying On Purpose," the author takes you on a journey that shows you how he turned his life around after a Near-Death Experience.He then shares how you can change your life and make a difference. Brilliant!"~ Genesis Milan
"Dying On Purpose" is a brilliant treatise on how the author's Near- Death Experience changed his life, and how you can benefit from this experience to change your life. Everyone on the planet should read this book."
~ Kristine Weatherly, CFO,Spectrum Mechanical
"Richard Steinhoff does a beautiful job of relating to his reader. His Near-Death Experience and the subsequent discovery of his life purpose is profound. The story leaves you contemplating your own purpose. Well done Richard. You too should read this book." ~ Lynette Montoya, CEO, Global Hotel Partners
"Dying On Purpose" is a gem. The author shares how his high-stress lifestyle as a Realtor landed him in the hospital, where he had complications and almost died. His revelations about love, family, and legacy are brilliant and make you look at your life with different lenses. The book also provides the reader with sections on how they can figure out their own legacy and purpose. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to live life to the fullest."
~ Linda Hollander, CEO, Sponsor Concierge
Reviewed by Caroline McCullagh, Editor, Mensa Magazine
I don't like to read novels about the supernatural. However, H. Richard Steinhoff's memoir, Dying On Purpose: How My Near-Death Experience Can Change Your Life, is an interesting book. Steinhoff "died" during surgery. During that time, he had an encounter with a supernatural being who told him it wasn't his time because he hadn't completed his purpose in life.
Whether you read this for the gripping story of his medical experience or as a self-help book, I think you'll find it worthwhile.
The story of his NDE completes the first half of the book. The second half is devoted to the idea of "rebooting your life." Steinhoff believes that everyone has a purpose. His is to help you find yours. He provides the reader list of questions about death, God, family, health, career, finances, dreams and desires, values, goals, and other factors.
This is not a religious book. Steinhoff does not propose that you adhere to a set of beliefs that he defines. Although he's the salesman by trade (he's written a number of books on real estate investing), he's not trying to "sell you" on a particular philosophy beyond his belief that each of us has a purpose that we can identify, given right tools.
"By sharing his journey with us, Richard not only has managed to capture the very essence of the questions we all ask ourselves but gently guides us in answering some of life's harder questions so we can lead a better life."
~ Lisa Dale, CEO,Seabreeze Management Company, Inc
"In Richard's new book, "Dying On Purpose", he chronicles his transition from living Off-Purpose to living a purposeful Iife. He then shares with the reader how they can do the same. He is a genius. If you want to change your life and make a difference, you have to read this book." ~ Terry Goldfarb / RGP
"If you're not satisfied with your current life, this book is for you. "Dying on Purpose" will help you find a new life, one with purpose and filled with complete happiness and contentment." ~Tom Antion, founder, Internet Marketing Training Center of Virginia
"Rich Steinhoff his led a fascinating life - from years working on the Apollo program to running one of America's most successful real estate offices. He really knows how to get things done. Yet he points out, vividly, that success can come with a price. His description of his near-death experience and recovery was excellent." ~ Maralys Wills, Author
"Richard has sent men to space! Still, it took a Near- Death Experience to wake him up to the beauty of his life and the need to live On-Purpose. His story is and is an inspiring tale from despair to hope to find one's calling. Thanks, Richard, for the guidelines and exercises, too." ~ Ellen Rohr, President, Bare Bones Biz, Inc
"Richard Steinhoff had it all--a beautiful home, a loving wife, a successful career in real estate, and a best-selling book titled Turning Myths into Money: An Insider's Guide to Winning the Real Estate Game. When a diseased gall bladder landed him in the hospital and a series of complications nearly killed him, Rich was reminded that his life, while full of motion, was empty of purpose. Immediately, he set about to discover his purpose and, once he had regained his health, to fulfill that purpose by writing a book to share the all-important message that true meaning and lasting joy in life come from serving others. In Dying On Purpose, he uses a series of carefully crafted questions to guide readers on a journey of self-examination and personal discovery toward a life lived On-Purpose." ~ Sherri Butterfield, writer and editor
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