Packed with exercises and stories of inspiring second acts, this thought provoking book poses tough questions about motivation, confidence, character, risk tolerance, and more, and serves as a personal coach through the soul-searching and planning process ahead. --
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" That question nags at us long after childhood. Why is it so hard to figure out? Because finding your true calling takes courage. It means conquering fears, shedding misguided ideas, and mustering the strength to let go of a safe job and…
Career Courage serves as a personal coach through the soul-searching and planning process ahead, whether you're a college grad contemplating choices, a seasoned professional seeking new directions, or a stay-at-home mom preparing to reenter the workplace. Packed with exercises a…
Filled with inspiring stories from real people who have changed careers mid-life, What's Next?What's Next? offers those seeking a more fulfilling path the tools to get started and the inspiration to do it now.
Filled with stories from real people who have changed careers mid-life, What's Next? is a roadmap for anyone looking to make their next job their dream job. From a former mortgage banker who's back in the classroom to a tough cop turned Nashville music agent, these in-depth test…
Demonstrates how to enjoy greater career success and personal fulfillment by finding one's life calling, with recommendations beyond the entrepreneurial sphere to outline an actionable method for rendering one's passions profitable.
"Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, he will guide you through today's vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, ski…
"Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, he'll guide you through today's vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, skill…
A guide for grad students and academics who want to find fulfilling careers outside higher education. With the academic job market in crisis, 'Leaving Academia' helps grad students and academics in any scholarly field find satisfying careers beyond higher education. The book off…
A guide for grad students and academics who want to find fulfilling careers outside higher education. With the academic job market in crisis, 'Leaving Academia' helps grad students and academics in any scholarly field find satisfying careers beyond higher education. The book off…
Many people think that dreaming big means you quit your day job, and sell everything you own. What if there were a different way. This book is based on Acuff's experience in cultivating a dream job that changed his life-- and the world in the process.