In Print: ‘Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece’

Publication title

Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece

Purdue author

Luciano Castillo

Publisher

Purdue University Press

Publication date

Dec. 15, 2025

About the book (from the publisher)

“Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece” empowers young people to understand that failure is an inevitable — and essential — part of the journey to success. The author shares his own challenges and struggles, showing that no path to success is linear and without setbacks. The book teaches the value of building a healthy body, mind and spirit, and includes exercises that offer actionable plans for individuals to realize a meaningful, self-defined life based on their core values. A proven road map workbook and short lectures guide readers through a series of practical steps to discover their purpose and vision, and to understand the value of mentorship — and why each of these is fundamental in identifying life’s important moments and opportunities. “Building Your Epic Life” also recommends a range of books, affirmations and daily routines for students and professionals who want to reach their full potential.

About the Purdue author

Luciano Castillo is the Kenninger Professor of Renewable Energy and Power Systems in the School of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include the importance of turbulence and complex topography on wind energy; integration of renewable with water and thermal storage; and modeling, experiments and simulations of turbulent boundary layers. Castillo has received the College of Engineering’s Dean H.T. Yang Faculty Excellence Award for Leadership in Service and is a fellow of the American Physical Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

About the In Print series

To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website.