No More Mondays: Fire Yourself -- and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller

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    1. No More Mondays: Fire Yourself -- and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller 48 Days For Job Changers; No More Mondays For Job Replacers... Is Your Job Making You “Stupid”? Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.
    2. But maybe you’re one of the many who have gotten caught up in thinking work is just something you do to support your weekends. Work is that necessary evil, a means to an end, or just a curse from God. You probably take your role of providing for yourself and those depending on you seriously. But you don’t expect to enjoy your work—you just do what has to be done. Only now you’re seeing that even loyalty and dependability bring no guarantees. Lately you’ve seen coworkers who have been let go after years of faithful service. Perhaps your entire industryhas been shaken by outsourcing or changing technology. Maybe you’re tired of the long commute and being tied to your desk when you know you could make your own hours and still be productive. You may have ideas stirring that you think could create new income and time freedom. But here comes another Monday. Maybe feeling trapped is just the reality of the way things are. Doesn’t everyone dread Mondays? Doesn’t every responsible person just bury their dreams and passions in exchange for getting a paycheck? Absolutely not! All of us, no matter how old we are or what kind of work we’re doing, can learn to bring the same excitement to our jobs that we bring to whatever we love to do on our days off. I believe that each one of us can pursue work that is a reflection of our best selves—a true fulfillment of our callings. No More Mondays will show you that meaningful work really is within your grasp. And once you’ve opened the door and seen all the exciting career opportunities that await you—whether you decide to revolutionize your current job or launch a new career altogether—you’ll find you can’t go back to the old way of working.” From No More Mondays For everyone who dreads going to work on Monday mornings, inspiring advice on how to find fulfilling work in an uncertain age.
    3. Do you hate Mondays? If so, whats keeping you at your current job? If you said a steady paycheck and the promise of a secure retirement, then youre in for a big disappointment. In todays volatile economy, there is nothing safe about punching the clock for a job you hate. As beloved talk-show host and bestselling author Dan Miller reveals, the only way to find true security is by following your calling and then finding or creating work that matches that calling and passion. No More Mondays’s practical, inspirational advice speaks to people looking for guidance on how to launch a new career or business, those who want to stay in their current jobs and give the old 9-to-5 model a twenty-first-century makeover, and managers desperate to understand the way people want to work today. For all of them, Dan Millers message is loud and clear: If youre one of those people who dread going to work on Mondays, do something about it! Personal Review: No More Mondays: Fire Yourself -- and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller The nature of work is changing dramatically in America; the evidence is everywhere - from the collapse and bankruptcies of giant, seemingly invulnerable corporations to the endless restructuring, re-organizing and down-sizing of companies large and small, seeking to remain competitive or simply survive in the turbulent waters of the new millennium's worldwide economy. People in virtually every profession are finding themselves cast into the job market, as the security of corporate jobs evaporates and benefits disappear. The old models of long-term commitment and loyalty to an employer, which in turn provide retirement and benefits to the faithful, are rapidly disintegrating. It is a time of change and disillusionment for many. No More Mondays reminds us that change is inevitable, but that with every change come new opportunities, often more exciting and rewarding than
    4. those of the past. What is refreshing about this book is the focus on the positive aspects, the opportunities for greater fulfillment and improved quality of life that these changes present to those who will see them. Dan Miller has written a highly readable book to help individuals see these opportunities and re-think their career choices - or perhaps think deeply and critically about them for the first time. No More Mondays is filled with inspiring advice, anecdotes and stories that Miller uses to get the reader to look inward, and question what it is they really want to do with their lives, from the standpoint of the work they do and the role work plays in fulfilling them personally. Practical and immediately useful ideas practically leak out of the pages of this book on every subject from identifying the work that ignites your true passion...to the business structure your endeavor will take and the options for financing it. If you are worried about job security or if you have ever considered doing "something else" that would be more meaningful or more rewarding personally, this book is an excellent resource and a highly recommended starting point. For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price: No More Mondays: Fire Yourself -- and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!
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