The Passion Gap

What Our Parents Didn't Teach Us About Purpose, Prosperity, and Lasting Happiness

Philip F. Hsin

Harnessing Your North Star for True Success and Fulfillment

Happiness. Meaning. Purpose. These are arguably the most important truths for a fulfilled life, yet we often struggle to define what these concepts really mean for ourselves. Where do you find happiness? How do you align your passion and financial needs? How do you weave them into your life’s meaning and purpose?

In The Passion Gap, Philip Hsin shares his journey of defining values and determining the meaning of life. Through rigorous research and lived experiences, he shows you how to unlock lifelong prosperity and fulfillment by living according to your own identified values system. You will learn how to prioritize for yourself the sources of lasting happiness—God, Society, Family, and Self—and align them with all aspects of life to yield true meaning and purpose. Whether you’re searching for a meaningful career, seeking financial security through your passions, or just trying to create a balanced life, this is your chance to learn who you really are and infuse lasting happiness and prosperity into your life and those around you.

Philip Hsin and his family fled Phnom Penh, Cambodia, just days before its fall to the Khmer Rouge. They were the first Cambodian refugee family to arrive in Portland, Oregon. After more than three successful decades spent in the corporate world, Philip is now focused on spending time with his two children and on his passion projects. He was most recently a managing director at PGIM, one of the largest global asset management firms. He also held senior positions at Capital International, Barclays Global Investors, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. He earned a BS in finance and behavioral sciences from Oregon State and an executive MBA from Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.