Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: Summary and Lessons

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

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Man’s Search for Meaning Summary

In Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl tells his story of surviving a concentration camp and how this experience led to his theory on the importance of meaning in one’s life (Logotherapy). You can find meaning in work (by doing something significant), in love (by caring for another person), and in courage during difficult times. A fascinating read.

Executive Summary

Life is not a quest for pleasure, but for meaning.

The 3 possible sources for meaning:

• Work, by doing something significant
• Love, by caring for another person
• Courage during difficult times

You cannot control what happens to you in life, but you can always control what you will feel and do about what happens to you.