48 Days to the Work You Love is not about finding a new job. It is
about finding out what you are going to “be.” According to Dan
Miller, failing to make that fundamental discovery is why so many
people find themselves in jobs they hate. But the great news is
this book will lead you to the vocation you will love. Dan Miller
will help you see clear patterns form from which you can make
successful career and job decisions by understanding your
God-given skills and abilities, personality traits, values,
dreams, and passions. These patterns create a compass for you.
Finding the work you love is finding the fulfillment of your
calling.
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Patti's
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In my humble opinion, Dan Miller has written a
valuable tool to help you better understand yourself and transition
into a better career. Some reviewers see the book as just another
"cut and paste" title. Yes, there is some of that in the book, but
it doesn't hurt to be reminded of things we have previously heard
but forgot. Also, there is some new interesting information included
in the book, particularly the ample number of websites you can
access to help you along in your transition.
Among the important points covered in the book include:
1. Be true to your unique God-given characteristics.
2. Knowing how God has uniquely gifted you can help you go through
change with clear direction and unshakeable purpose.
3. Keeping areas of your life in proper alignment.
4. The truly godly life is one of focused purpose.
5. Better to focus on your uniqueness with excellence rather than
being mediocre in several areas.
6. Suggestions (introduction letter, resume, calling, research) that
will
improve your chances of getting a job.
7. What to consider during the interview.
8. Doing something you love increases the chances that you will
succeed.
9. Your security is determined by your ability to define what you do
that has value. Security no longer comes from the company.
10. Allow yourself downtime to think creatively about your job
situation. Use this creativity to solve your career
problems and
realze new opportunities.
11. Look for what you love first. God will often use circumstances
in
our lives to lead us to higher levels of success that
we would
otherwise not explore (the proverbial example of the
eaglet
getting out of the mother eagle's nest applies here!).
An excellent aid to help you transition into a better opportunity.
This has helped me think about what to do in the future. Highly
recommended. Read and enjoy!
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