Naked Idealism: Expose Your Authentic Side and Create a Sustainable Life and World

Do you dream of a sustainable and just world, but also desire more happiness, direction, balance, or fulfillment? Do you want to engage in more meaningful work? Naked Idealism entertains and refreshes with an approach to authentic living that integrates these areas. You will learn how to expose your authentic core, clarify what's really important to you, link personal and community-level visions, and relate to the world more effectively. You will examine your intentions for doing good, perhaps even chuckling at yourself during some of the exercises. Wheitner shares valuable tools from positive psychology, career theory, persuasion, organizational dynamics, and more. Candidly addressing challenging and often avoided topics, Naked Idealism also reminds you not to take life too seriously. Wheitner weaves in humor from his own circuitous trek toward authenticity. You are encouraged to remain fully clothed, but open to the life and world you envision! Praise for Naked Idealism "A thoroughly user-friendly guide to being oneself and taking life how it should be taken–with a grain of salt and a dash of humor." –Midwest Book Review "Offers humor, stories, tips and techniques to assist you in your quest to be more authentic, true to yourself, and capable of impacting change in the world." –Patrick Williams, EdD, MCC, Founder of Institute for Coach Training, author, speaker, life coach "A fascinating and fun journey of self-realization so that our vision can be realized." –Jo Stepaniak, MSEd, author of many books on compassionate and sustainable living "A stimulating and novel blend of self-help manual and sustainable living guide…exceptional advice on the peculiar crossover aspects of the personal and the socially responsible life. " –The Sylvanian (Pennsylvania Sierra Club Magazine) "On those days when I thought I was completely insane for taking such a risk–especially in this economy, I would often reference some pages…Your book was an incredible resource when I was trying to juggle many new hats and make this little endeavor a success." –Melissa A. Gertz, Esq., Executive Director, Community Justice Center, Trenton, NJ "A comprehensive and inspiring guide for socially conscious people…Wheitner's unique background and training in public policy, counseling, and coaching enables him to address this topic in such a comprehensive manner." –Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, Owner, Litzinger Career Consulting "A wealth of tools, information, and honest personal experience covering many largely neglected topics…It empowers those with a high level of social consciousness to become more effective and engaged, while also encouraging deeper awareness in areas they may not have considered." –Robbie Ali, MD, MPH, MPPM "By means of thoughtful and meaningful exercises…guides you to learn to know yourself better. By learning to express your authentic self, one can lead a more joyful life, filled with an exhilarating sense of freedom and direction." –Bonnie Young, Head, Public Libraries and Professional Development, Bureau of Library Development, Pennsylvania Department of Education