24 good reasons to keep working
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This book opens with a discussion about why people work and then proceeds with an interesting set of about 24 interviews with individuals who have decided to continue working after the "normal" retirement age of 65.  A questionnaire provides probing and detailed ideas for evaluating one's own motivation and desire to work.  The book also has a list of web-based and other resources for additional information.  The material is clearly laid out and easy to access.  Well worth reading if you are planning retirement, ready to rejoin the workforce, or simply curious about what makes people tick.
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Having been working for over 30 years now and having found a good balance between work and my life, working at home, working in the office, travel, etc. I still was able to find great thoughts in this book.

Whether I am thinking about batching elements of my life or how I approach new things, I find that I keep talking to others about this book and how it affected me in a positive way.
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Is your job boring or stressful? The author shows you how to overcome the obstacles and make it challenging and managable. By making your job into a game, you can let yourself enjoy your job more. Does that sound refreshing or what?
If you have had a bad manager... or if you want to be a good one... this book will encouage you toward motivating yourself and others in a way that will actually work.
The book's genius is in its observation about human beings, their work, and their motivational patterns. Through paying closer attention to the internal state of the worker and to the details of the job, the author brings the work into sharper focus. He advocates that workers also choose to notice details about their jobs; in this greater level of awareness, they can make better choices about the work... and can get past layers of defensiveness or fear in order to do better (more enjoyable!) work.
Not every chapter will speak to you, and not every concept will be just what you need. But I would bet money that somewhere in this book you will find a gem of insight into yourself or others you work with... and if you follow that insight, it will be worth the price of the book.
This book helped me sort out the logic behind my "good days" and "bad days" so I could make more of my days good. I sometimes struggle with being content with my job, and this book is giving me tools to use to enjoy my job more!
PS - I'm not the only one who thought this book was worthwhile. Go to the other edition of the book for more reviews.
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I suggest that, whatever your work situation, you read Caroline Webb's book thoroughly and then leave it on a table where you can pick it up and review some of the material in it at any time.  The 21 chapters are divided into seven parts: PRIORITIES--Setting Intentional Direction and Focus for Your Day; PRODUCTIVITY--Making the Hours in Your Day Go Further; RELATIONSHIPS--Making the Most of Every Interaction; THINKING--Being Your Smartest, Wisest, Most Creative Self; INFLUENCE--Maximizing the Impact of All You Say and Do; RESILIENCE--Sailing Through Setbacks and Annoyances; ENERGY--Boosting Your Enthusiasm and Enjoyment.  All this is prefaced by an introduction giving us THE SCIENCE ESSENTIALS.  Then there's a postscript: Making It Stick, and three appendixes: A--How to Be Good at Meetings; B--How To Be Good at Email, and C--Reinvigorating your Routine.  Plus there's Suggested Further Reading, a helpful Glossary, and Notes.

The book as a whole is more applicable to those in desk and managerial jobs, but the key points can be adapted by, for instance, dishwashers, mail carriers, security officers, whatever.  Actually, even a retired person such as myself will find a lot of useful material here. In fact, I would think even high school and especially college students would find a lot of food for thought here.

The writing is fairly informal, person to person.  It's quite easy to read and learn from.  I earnestly recommend this to just about everyone.
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What I liked about this book, is how the author wants you to focus, relax, stay motivated, and have a plan. When you focus, you get more things done. When you relax, you are less stressed, and see more clearly. When you are motivated, you peruse all tasks that are needed to be done. When you have a plan, you are more organized and achieved goals for effectively.

He also explains that if you do certain things through out your daily life, then this will ultimately help you by enhancing your life as an entrepreneur. Another thing he talks about his staying positive, and it is true that staying positive can really make a huge effect on your life. All in all, the book help me realize what I could do to improve my life in general whether I am an entrepreneur or not. Definitely going to try some of these out.

I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I never promise that my reviews will be positive.
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This book has a great message and is a wonderful read whether you have found the right career and employer for you or not. It's a reminder that (1) working moms needs support from many different sources and (2) trial and error will get you that right balance and (3) it's not going to happen overnight! There are a lot of other takeaways as well, I recommend you pick it up and give it a read.
This book reminded me of what I went through to find my current situation with a great employer where I work from home 4 days a week and am off one day a week. In todays working world, its still a rare situation, and one i hope more and more parents can find as we raise awareness that you can retain productive talent if you give them flexibility. I, like the author, almost gave up and stayed at home so I wouldn't have to deal with the negative treatment that my prior employer threw my way. You will enjoy it. Give it a go!
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Surprisingly, this book, called Quitter, is not about quitting.  It is actually about making the most of where you are at.  Often, when going after a dream job, our day job can be good security for us while we prepare to take a big step towards our goals and passions.  One of the best points that Acuff makes in this book comes in the chapter, "Removing the 'I'm' From Your 'But.'"  An I'm/But example is, "I'm an accountant, but I wanted to be a novelist."  It seems like there are a lot of people these days that, when describing what they do for a living, feel like they need to clarify what they actually wished they were doing for a job.  I, myself, have fallen into this trap as well, and it is bad to do because we are ignoring the good that can come from where we are at.  Looking back at past jobs, I can see how God had me there for reason, preparing me for what was coming up next.  Chapter 7 was about hustling to make your dreams come true, and I particularly appreciated Acuff's assessment of the time we have available to us.  We often complain that we don't have enough time to accomplish our dreams, however we have no problem spending hours a week watching TV.  By differentiating between things we love to do and things we like to do, Acuff asserts that we can start to close the gap between our day job and our dream job by eliminating things that we simply like.  Even if they are not bad things in nature, it may be bad for our dreams to give them a place in our lives.
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Some of the takeaways I got from this book:

-its easy to forget what is really important.
-any commitment lasts only 24 hoursgotta keep committing to remember
-pictures work better than words for remembering info
-all successful people have four things in common:
 -clarity of purpose,
 -the right attitude
 -a daily ritual
 -a plan to get things done
-Thats it, thats the only difference. Anyone can be successful if they have those four things.

 The Four Maps system covers all those bases. It really works. I don't do the Maps everyday, but on the days that I do my life is better. Im less overwhelmed, and I get so much more done. I get the important things done. This is a great book and a great lifestyle
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I follow Tim Miles regularly and I enjoy and endorse his views and advice about what makes a company great.  Too many are not willing to do the hard work necessary to remain successful.  This is the book that you keep on your shelf and peruse regularly.  The book also contains links to more resources on the web site.  Treat yourself and when you put thoughts into actions to make your customer's experience wonderful, well, then you've joined good company.
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Great read for working moms!

I recently received a free copy of Work PAUSE Thrive in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

In this book, Lisen Stromberg provides a number of facts, and results from a survey she conducted of over a thousand women. She also explains how many women in the workforce have paused their careers to dedicate more time to family and how after doing so have being able to thrive whether by rejoining the workforce or creating their own career path.

I am a big advocate for women who join the workforce and want to succeed. I don't necessarily believe that the only way to success is by joining a big company and moving up the ladder. Actually, most of the women I look up to and Im inspired by have left their jobs (either by choice or not) to follow their own paths and build on their dreams.

Work PAUSE Thrive is a testament to ALL women that says that it is alright to pause and take the time to evaluate what is important to you and your family, and how you want to move forward in life after having family.
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Motivational read to get going. There's quite a few practical tips to help someone be able to focus and support mental productivity in the workplace. Definitely worth the price.
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This is the book and the design to find work yo can do for all your days. Forget online job boards, and screening technology. You decide what you want to do, where to do it, then set about in a planned way to find YOUR JOB, in the firm that you choose. It turns the tables on supply and demand, and calls for you to design what you want , then go to it, from folks who want you. You measure them against your needs, and measure whether they are RIGHT for your skills, personality, and your financial needs.  Forget the burger and fries, Find the firm you want or start your own damn company, and never work for anyone ever again. It gives hope to people who WANT to work,and a disciplined plan to get there.
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Many moms find themselves wishing they could spend more time with their children, but one income just doesn't work. If you're finding yourself thinking or day dreaming about ways you could quit your regular job to spend more time with your children. If you're already a stay-at-home mom needing a way to earn income to help support your family. This book is for you. The author offers down to earth advice on finding a niche, avoiding scams, and reminding yourself anything worth having is worth WORKING for. Sometimes the best advice is hearing about what didn't work for someone, and saving yourself the time of trying and failing. This isn't about getting rich quick, but a book for those who are willing to work and be Super Mom. She gives amazing resources for further research, and her writing style is easy to understand. Daydreaming about what it would be like to be home with your kids? Get this book, read it, and if you're willing to work for your dreams to become a reality, they probably will.

Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book free for review, all views are my own honest evaluations.
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Even if doing good isn't on your mind, this book will teach you how to think about making the most out of your working life. Build career capital, develop skills that make you irreplaceable, build a wide network, choose the path that maximizes future opportunities, remember that your interests and wants will change over time. This are just a few of the ideas I learned from 80,000.
Of course, the practical advice about making the most good in your professional life is well worth considering for anyone starting out on their career path, or anyone who wants to improve the path they are on.
Having said that, what I most appreciate about this book is that a lot of the advice is counterintuitive. A career in Wall Street or hightech can be more impactful than social work? Yes, in today's highly connected world we need to think differently about how we do the most good.
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This book and its tips motivate you (giving examples alongside) to identify your goals, and work with time accordingly. It gives you things you could do on a daily basis (and they are simple things) which once you get habituated to, would work in your favor and even help you against the odd situations that we come across from time to time. The tips in there tell you to be realistic and push you to be optimistic and disciplined in life. A good motivating read.
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There is some great advice in this book to help keep you motivated and committed to reaching your goals and a very interesting interview section, well worth the read
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Have you heard the saying that whenever a door closes another door opens? When it comes to losing your job it is hard to keep this perspective. This book is a reminder of all the ways that is true. When you lose your job, especially one that is a "career" job that you've had for a long time, you lose a large part of your identity. Your financial instability can affect your relationships and it may be embarrassing to tell people you no longer have a job. Those are all things that Christina understands and talks through here. There's the other side though, often one that you can't see until some time has passed: that losing your job may be the best thing that has ever happened to you.

This book is a compilation of stories from people who came to view losing their job as the best thing that could have happened. It opened them up to new perspectives, new experiences and new opportunities that simply would not have been there had they stayed at the old 9-to-5. I loved the chapter on networking. It's so important to remember that talking to people the right way, and at the right time, can really open up opportunities that were there all along that no one thought about. I felt bad for Sarah, who explained in the "Take Control of Your Habits" section that she was eliminated after 16 years in a position where she "exceeded expectations" because of budget cuts after 16 years. She was 53, and struggled to start over. She took advantage of the extra time she had and joined Toastmasters to improve her speaking skills and WeightWatchers to get in better shape.

If you have lost your job, know someone who is about to be laid off, or has already lost their job, please get this book for them. Read it now even if your job is secure, because it may happen to you at some point when you don't expect it.