FINDING WORK THAT MATTERS: Part II
Develop Your Strategy:
Find Your Gifts and Employ Them
"Everyone is a genius at being themselves."
- Thelonius Monk, legendary jazz pianist
Chapter 5: What Makes You Special?
Lifeline #9: "You are Special, Your Problems are Common."
Lifeline #10: "Skills are Not Enough-It's Not About the Skills; It's About the Will."
Chapter 5 Toolbox:
• Assess Uniqueness in Your Friends
• How to Uncover Your True Commitments
Chapter 6: How Can You Use Your Gifts to Make a Good Living?
Lifeline #11: "Turn Your Values Into Value."
Lifeline #12: "Build Your Brand and Leverage It."
Chapter 6 Toolbox:
• How To Create a Personal Values-to-Value Inventory
• How to Improve Your "Brand You"
Chapter 7: What Obstacles Will You Have to Overcome?
Lifeline #13: "It's Just Money: The Most Desired Will Become the Least Needed"
Lifeline #14: "If You're Going to Eat Pork, Enjoy It."
Chapter 7 Toolbox:
• How to Face Up to Your Biggest Fears
• Catalogue Results of Your "Mistakes"
Chapter 8: What Do You Need to Overcome Your Obstacles?
Lifeline #15: "Stay Flexible and Patient. You are a Work in Progress."
Lifeline #16: "Believe in Magic: Help Will Appear in Unexpected Ways."
Chapter 8 Toolbox:
• Plan Alternative Scenarios
• How to Prepare for Serendipity
"What I do best is share my enthusiasm."
- Bill Gates, co-founder and chair of Microsoft
*NB: The outline is taken from the book. While the audio program covers most of the material in a slightly different fashion and, in particular, fewer tools are used and are developed in the audio program.