slelswick's review against another edition
4.0
Jon Acuff offers sound career advice on how to map out your career trajectory, stressing the importance that it's not done so in a vacuum. There are people in your life, both personal and professional, who can help you along the way. He's also laugh out loud funny at times to make his point about how successful (or not successful) you can be navigating your career.
bigbear73's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, this might be the weirdest review I'll ever give, and maybe it's illegitimate. But I didn't finish this one, and not because it's not awesome.
I love every word I read. I've followed Jon's blog, and appreciate a lot of what he says, and this book is more, and it all seems right on.
It's just not for me. This is primarily a career book, and I'm in very nearly what I consider a dream job. Even following that train of thought, I devoured the entire first section, and probably would have read the whole thing anyways if this month wasn't nanowrimo and I didn’t want to have to rush it and still get it back to the library in time. Likely, I’ll come back to it down the line, or just buy a copy to have for when I want it for reference or insight.
All that to say, this is a great book, and this coming from someone who doesn't read self-help or anything non-fiction, generally. If you have an interest in making your working life more palatable, read this.
I love every word I read. I've followed Jon's blog, and appreciate a lot of what he says, and this book is more, and it all seems right on.
It's just not for me. This is primarily a career book, and I'm in very nearly what I consider a dream job. Even following that train of thought, I devoured the entire first section, and probably would have read the whole thing anyways if this month wasn't nanowrimo and I didn’t want to have to rush it and still get it back to the library in time. Likely, I’ll come back to it down the line, or just buy a copy to have for when I want it for reference or insight.
All that to say, this is a great book, and this coming from someone who doesn't read self-help or anything non-fiction, generally. If you have an interest in making your working life more palatable, read this.
mellyjc's review against another edition
4.0
Not super relevant for my current life situation so that impacted my rating. There were some takeaways from it for me though. I really enjoy Acuff's writing style. Informative, doesn't waste time, but personal and entertaining.
amandadelbrocco's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the concept of a Career Savings Account but the writing style was very difficult to follow.
katyjoturner's review against another edition
DNF @ 42%.
I found myself rolling my eyes at the jokes, wishing the author would just get to the points that seemed pretty obvious to me.
I’m not exactly sure who the intended audience of the book is:
It seems to be written for those with fresh out of school knowledge of the professional world yet the book’s topic is for ppl changing careers/jobs (plus the joke references are Millennial-ly).
I found myself rolling my eyes at the jokes, wishing the author would just get to the points that seemed pretty obvious to me.
I’m not exactly sure who the intended audience of the book is:
It seems to be written for those with fresh out of school knowledge of the professional world yet the book’s topic is for ppl changing careers/jobs (plus the joke references are Millennial-ly).
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
4.0
Look guys, I've been having a lot of trouble falling asleep lately, and listening to self-help audio books helps (sometimes).
But I have good news: This book does NOT contain secret Jesus! It's a career self-help book that is literally just about improving your career! Honestly I thought the book itself was so-so (not mind blowing or anything), but the fact that the author didn't talk about Jesus until the acknowledgements bumped it up a star in my mind.
The good: Acuff suggests building a "career savings account" full of relationships, skills, and hustle. He goes through each section with pretty detailed chapters.
The not great: He doesn't actually discuss what a career do over might actually be or look like, so a lot of the advice just feels like general career advice. Still, it's solid advice.
Worth a read if you feel like your career has stagnated! And no secret Jesus!
But I have good news: This book does NOT contain secret Jesus! It's a career self-help book that is literally just about improving your career! Honestly I thought the book itself was so-so (not mind blowing or anything), but the fact that the author didn't talk about Jesus until the acknowledgements bumped it up a star in my mind.
The good: Acuff suggests building a "career savings account" full of relationships, skills, and hustle. He goes through each section with pretty detailed chapters.
The not great: He doesn't actually discuss what a career do over might actually be or look like, so a lot of the advice just feels like general career advice. Still, it's solid advice.
Worth a read if you feel like your career has stagnated! And no secret Jesus!
winkattheduck's review against another edition
5.0
Do yourself a favor and buy this book, along with a huge stack of blank cards, and maybe a notebook. You'll need them.
fkshg8465's review against another edition
4.0
So many great nuggets for life general. I’m not looking to do anything with my career at the moment, but lots of great reminders and new ways to look at stuff. Aside from his good nature, I love Jon’s books because he is great at giving me perspective.
laphenix's review against another edition
3.0
Quick tips for those underwhelmed by their work. Hardly distinct others of it's ilk, but informative nonetheless.