Feeling trapped in your career? Author Timothy Butler believes that your dead ends are your biggest opportunities. Here, Louise FitzBaxter shares her reflections on his theories, and why they're not all you'll need to make a successful shift.
Chris Guillebeau is one of the best-known voices in the 'do what you love' conversation. So when he writes a book on how to find work that doesn't feel like work, it's probably worth checking out. Louise FitzBaxter reviews this action-focused, down-to-earth guide.
Do you truly understand what motivates you? And as a career changer, do you need to? In 'Drive', Daniel H. Pink argues you can't create meaningful work without knowing why you're doing it. But Louise FitzBaxter wasn't so sure. Here are her takeaways on this fascinating but theory-heavy guide to doing work you love.
Do you feel like you're doing what you 'should' be with your career, rather than what you truly want to do? In 'The Crossroads of Should and Must', Elle Luna explains how to create greater fulfilment by steering your own course. Here's what Louise FitzBaxter thought of the book.
Bold, challenging and comprehensive, The Pathfinder is about as close as you’ll get to being coached without booking a session with a professional. And you’ll need some serious stamina to make it to the end. Natasha shares her thoughts on Nicholas Lore’s extensive book, and picks out its best lessons for your career change.
What tough decisions are you facing right now in your career change? How are you going to make them? Decisive shows how our decision-making processes are often deeply flawed and offers a powerful new approach to making big choices. Natasha tell us what she thought of of the book (hint: she loved it) and shares the key lessons she learned from it.
Feeling dissatisfied with the daily grind? Craving a sense of purpose and meaning in your life? According to Chris Guillebeau, you might need to go on a quest. Natasha reviews his latest book, The Happiness of Pursuit, and shares its key lessons.
It took Natasha three tries to get into, but once she got in, she was hooked. Sarah Lewis's The Rise is an anecdotally-driven, curious exploration of failure, mastery, and what it means to go wholeheartedly after your dreams. But don't expect any easy rewards.
If you just want to get the mortgage paid without too much discomfort, this book is not for you. Challenging, razor-sharp and unabashedly passionate, Linchpin is a must-read for anyone who’s serious about doing great work (whether you’re already in a great job or not). Natasha shares what she thought and her top take-aways.
A philosophical read, grounded in real-life stories, Po Bronson's book is one of a kind. But it may not be for everyone. Here's what Careershifters' Kimberley thought of it and her top take-aways.
