Seeking Serenity: Finding Happiness by Embracing Your Present Attitude Paperback – January 20, 2026

Are you constantly chasing the next milestone, believing it will finally bring lasting happiness, only to find that it does not? Are you continuously asking yourself "What's next?" Do you feel trapped by stress and unhealthy coping mechanisms? Former high-powered attorney Brendan Cournane has been there. From the relentless pursuit of partnership to running marathons on all seven continents, he was always seeking the next achievement. But the real question was: was he running towards something—or running away from it? In this deeply personal guide, Brendan reveals how he transformed from a stressed-out lawyer whose coping mechanisms were workaholism and alcohol into someone who discovered that happiness truly is "a present attitude, not a future condition." Through recovery, mindfulness, and coaching, he shows you how to break free from external validation and find serenity in your present attitude. You're not "terminally unique." You're "commonly unique," and there's a path to genuine peace and fulfillment that doesn't depend on your next achievement. Read more