Outlines the needs of the signs, the energies of the planets & the goals of the houses as related to choosing a vocation. Using keywords & basic interpretation the reader can put together a total picture of the talents & capabilities seeking expression. This understanding then helps direct the energies into selecting a satisfying career. Simple but impressive.
The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this inspirational book reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we face for money and status while doing something meaningful and in tune with our talents. Drawing on wisdom about work that is to be found in sociology, psychology, history and philosophy, Roman Krznaric sets out a practical and innovative guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming the fear of change, and finding a career that makes you thrive. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched May 2012: How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton
This book helps balance the spirit-crushing split between personal and professional lives by providing practical tools, resources, and a workbook to show how a job can be a source of both professional advancement and spiritual growth.
Bring the profound benefits of meditation into the workplace And discover how to improve all the positives of working life—such as accomplishment, creativity, teamwork—and mitigate the negatives, including stress, exhaustion, and the feeling of being overwhelmed and underappreciated. Created by Sharon Salzberg, one of the foremost meditation teachers in the world, here is expert, easy-to-use guidance for cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and awareness at work. Follow her suggestions and discover how to be committed without being consumed; competitive without being cruel; and how to manage time and emotions to counterbalance stress and frustration. Includes specific meditations designed for workplace issues, "steal meditations that take moments to do and are invisible to office mates, and dozens of exercises, plus helpful Q&As. Includes free downloadable guided meditations.
An action-oriented guide to help anyone find their calling and achieve their goals, inspired by the author's popular blog post with the same title The Career Manifesto presents an inspiring and refreshingly simple approach to finding your passion and purpose and then jumpstarting a dream career to achieve those, by asking three essential questions: - What do you want your impact to be? - What are the potential pathways that move you towards your purpose? - How can you hold yourself accountable for your goals? Award-winning CEO of XO Group and sought-after speaker, Michael Steib, draws on his own diverse work experience and career highlights as well as powerful anecdotes from other successful business leaders to offer expert guidance, field-tested advice, and interactive exercises that will help you answer these three key questions, envision a goal and then craft and execute a plan to achieve it. For young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives seeking more purpose and meaning in their work and lives, The Career Manifesto is the essential way to build--and follow through on--an effective plan to excel at whatever job, project or career goal you put your mind to.
Disclaimer!!! This book was not written by Bruce Feiler, nor is it associated with him. Instead, it is an independent publication that provides a thorough synopsis of his book. The Search is a book about locating fulfilling employment in a post-career environment. The author, Bruce Feiler, contends that the conventional notion of a linear career, where you latch into a dream early and advance higher and higher, is out of date. He contends that we should put more effort into locating employment that gives us meaning and purpose. To assist you in finding fulfilling employment, Feiler offers a variety of tools and resources. These incorporate: a 21-question test to help you determine your values, hobbies, and areas of strength. a how-to for locating your "waymaker," or the individual who can support you in achieving your objectives. a discussion about the various jobs that are available and how to choose the best one for you. Anyone looking for a fulfilling job will find The Search to be a helpful and motivating book. It includes several helpful tools to assist you in finding the ideal job for you as well as a framework for fresh ways of thinking about your career. Feiler's emphasis on identifying your "waymaker" was something I also admired. In my opinion, it's critical to have a support system that can enable you to accomplish your objectives. Overall, I found The Search to be a really instructive and motivational book. Anyone looking for fulfilling work should give it a try, in my opinion.
This book is tailor-made for those perfectionists and planners. If you want to know about how to frame your job search or frame taking the next step in your career, this book is a must-read. The tips and insights are straightforward and honest and they are just as applicable to someone who has been in the workforce for years as they are to someone just starting out. In this guide, you will learn specific strategies for uncovering your unique talent, building a powerful network, and standing out in the interview process. This book also focuses on the hardest part of achieving your goals: managing your fear-generating, problem-finding mind. You will learn why success is an inner game and how you can take brave action to create the fulfilling career you deserve.
Traditionally, an organization must ensure that its employees had the skills to meet the company's long-term goals. Now, however, employees advocate that they are should be responsible for their career development. And improving career in business majors is one of the strong developing potentials for them. Before embarking on a business career, we must discover the role that suits us best. Understanding what people do in different business careers, how they earn those positions, and the challenges and rewards that come with those roles help us select a fulfilling career. The reader will also discover their personality traits best suited to that career. This book offers a blueprint of every different career you could pursue and where those positions lead. More than thirty careers are waiting for you. Get ready!
