The Daily Life of Resolute Beings

A Guide to Self-Leadership and Intentional Living

Live with intent. Act with clarity. Become a resolute being. In a world fraught with uncertainty—where global turmoil and personal strife often prevail—how do we find purpose and meaning in life?

Book: Live with Intent offers a profound exploration of the human condition, presenting a unique path to living an authentic life by integrating spirituality and science. This first volume is for those who refuse mediocrity and feel called to embrace the contradictions that make us fully human.

Rooted in the first of three foundational principles—Live with Intent—this transformative work provides practical tools for overcoming limiting beliefs and stepping into greater clarity and self-congruence. Through accessible insights and reflective exercises, you’ll learn how to align your past, present and future into a single, focused purpose.

Drawing on his experience in psychology, theology, and two decades of business leadership, Elmen Lamprecht has created a powerful resource for anyone committed to personal growth for professionals and individuals alike. Whether you are seeking to overcome depression and find purpose in life, build self-awareness, or cultivate resilience, this book guides you to master the art of intentional living.

This is not a book of quick fixes or hollow motivation. Instead, it provides a grounded framework for cultivating daily habits aligned with your deepest values and vision. Lamprecht challenges readers to unlearn the limiting beliefs of a materialistic culture and instead embrace a life of authentic fulfilment, resilience and contribution. Step into the life you were meant to lead—one choice, one moment, one act of intent at a time.

✔ For readers of The Road Less Travelled, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, or Start with Why

✔ Supports self-leadership, emotional intelligence, workplace authenticity and spiritual growth

✔ Ideal for personal development, coaching, or leadership contexts.

This is one of those rare books that balances soulful insight with practical application. Elmen Lamprecht doesn’t offer a quick-fix – he offers a profound shift in how we see ourselves and live each day. His concept of the “Resolute Being” resonated deeply with me – especially the idea that success isn’t about doing more, but about being more aligned with our inner truth. From the first page, Elmen Lamprecht speaks directly to the soul, urging readers to strip away the noise of societal expectations and reclaim their power through intentional living. His writing blends spiritual depth with practical clarity, offering a grounded approach to becoming what he calls a “Resolute Being.” I was especially struck by his ability to fuse ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and personal vulnerability without ever sounding preachy or flakey. This book doesn’t push a singular truth – it invites you into a conversation with your own values, desires, and inner knowing. The exercises aren’t “homework” – they’re invitations. The metaphors, particularly the tale of the two dogs, lingered with me long after reading. Embrace science, spirituality, personal reflection, and even curated music playlists (a surprisingly effective touch!). This is a must-read for anyone tired of surface-level self-help and ready for meaningful transformation. “You cannot build a Resolute Life on the foundation of a mediocre one.” 
Yes. Just yes.

Elmen Lamprecht’s unique background and experience gave him the privilege to gain real-life understanding of what it means to succeed, to fail, to follow, to lead, to work in large corporates, to toil in your own business, to make others proud, to unintentionally disappoint others – but most importantly meeting, working with people of various races, cultures, genders and ages in several different contexts. Growing up in a small, rural town in South Africa, he is the eldest of four sons. He served in several leadership positions throughout his school years, and this continued into his university career where he served as Chairperson of the Student Council. He completed two post-graduate degrees at the University of Johannesburg, the first in Theology and the second on Psychology. His other majors included Philosophy, Politics and Education. As part of his practical experience, he served for four years at churches where he focused on the student ministry. During this time, he realised that his passion lies with serving others outside of the religious context and embarked on a career in Human Resources. Over a career that spanned over two decades, he served in several regional and national executive positions in some of South Africa’s largest and most well-known employer brands. In addition, he was the co-founder of a two exciting HR Tech Companies, one specializing in 3D and Virtual Reality experiences and the other focusing on advanced data analytics (including AI). Through his career he has been invited as keynote speaker to several high-profile industry events and contributed as expert in several articles. Elmen is by heart an empathetic, kind-hearted individual, and never lost his passion for serving others, helping them discover their true potential and supporting them in finding their meaning in life. In both his personal and professional capacity, he always looked for daily opportunities to make the world a better place for those around him. He is the husband to the most incredible, strong and inspirational wife and a doting father to two talented, flourishing children.