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Great books to hone in on your career purpose
Snuggle up to these great books as you ponder one of the great questions in this life...what should I do for a living? These books will help you define, refine, and opine on your career purpose.
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How to Ikigai
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Tim Tamashiro
Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that’s all about finding your purpose in life and living a long and happy existence. It's "a reason for being,” “the thing that makes life worth living,” or “a reason to jump out of bed in the morning.”
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Find Your Why
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Simon Sinek
If Start With Why (Sinek's 1st book) makes the case for the WHY, Find Your Why provides the steps to show people how to actually do it. This is a must for those looking to understand themselves and their unique purpose in life.
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So Good They Can't Ignore You
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Cal Newport
In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers.
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Do What You Are
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Paul Tieger, Barbara Barron, Kelly Tieger
Learn how to find a fulfilling career that fits your Myers-Briggs personality assessment score. By becoming more aware of your unique personality type, find a career that better coincides with your natural strengths, interests, and temperaments.
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Never Eat Alone
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Keith Ferrazzi
Create powerful professional networks that you can tap into throughout your career. This book teaches us that sometimes it can be more important about who you know versus what you know.
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Mastery
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Robert Greene
Mastery is about falling in love with what you do, even when it gets hard. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how successful you are in your career, there’s always room for improvement. That is what this book is all about: becoming a student of your craft.
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Turning Pro
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Steven Pressfield
Turning pro is a decision. It’s a decision to pursue your calling in the face of overwhelming fear. It’s a decision to structure your life to confront that fear day after day. It’s a decision to develop the habits that your professional craft requires.
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The Obstacle is the Way
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Ryan Holiday
This book will be your inspiration to perform your best by using obstacles as opportunities to get better, stronger, and tougher. Why is this important for your career purpose? Because you'll need this strength and vision to achieve your career dreams.
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The Alchemist
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Paulo Coelho
A classic novel that is worth reading every year. It's a story about self-discovery, following your dreams, and listening to your heart. This book is a great reminder that our life is a journey, an adventure, and can be wonderfully unpredictable.
