A Book That Meets You Right Where You Are: The 4P's of You by Trunnis Goggins II
I've had the privilege of hosting some truly remarkable people on Your Partner In Success Radio, and Trunnis Goggins II is one of those guests who stays with you long after the conversation ends. He's a Navy veteran, educator, speaker, and the kind of person who leads with authenticity in everything he does. So when I picked up his The 4Ps of You: Expanded Edition, I already had a sense of the heart behind it — and the book still exceeded my expectations.
The premise is elegant in its simplicity: four principles — Purpose, Passion, Planning, and Persistence — that together create a complete roadmap for living with intention. But don't let the simplicity fool you. Trunnis goes deep.
What I love most about this book is that it was forged in real life. He shares openly about a period when, despite professional success, he was running on autopilot. The profound loss of his daughter became a turning point that led him to walk away from his established career at 48 and rebuild on his own terms. That kind of courage isn't just inspiring — it's instructive. It reminds us that it's never too late to align your life with what actually matters.
The Expanded Edition builds on the original with even more practical tools and personal insights. Whether it's using a SWOT analysis to honestly assess where you are right now, learning to treat your life plan like a living document rather than a rigid rulebook, or understanding that passion isn't just about your job — it's about what you're chasing and why — there is something genuinely useful on nearly every page.
Trunnis has a gift for meeting readers right where they are. He's not preaching from some perfect place; he's walking alongside you, sharing the stumbles and the breakthroughs in equal measure.
If you're in a season of transition, searching for more meaning, or simply ready to stop coasting and start moving with purpose, I can't recommend this book highly enough. Pick it up. Read it slowly. Come back to it. And if you ever get the chance to hear Trunnis speak — take it. You can listen to his podcast 'The 4P’s Podcast With Trunnis Goggins II' on Apple.
The 4P's of You: Expanded Edition is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Listen to our podcast 'Purpose, Passion, Planning, Persistence: The 4P's That Shape a Better You' here and you can also find his book on Amazon here. It really should be part of your entrepreneurial library!