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Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love
by
Jonathan Fields (Goodreads Author)
There’s a revolution brewing across the nation--a movement that’s changing lives and revealing little known paths to passion and prosperity.
It’s about building a great living around what you love to do most. Once you’ve been touched by it, you’ll never be the same. This book is your way in, your admission ticket to the world of the career renegade.
Jonathan Fields, mega-...more
It’s about building a great living around what you love to do most. Once you’ve been touched by it, you’ll never be the same. This book is your way in, your admission ticket to the world of the career renegade.
Jonathan Fields, mega-...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
January 13th 2009
by Crown Business
(first published 2009)
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You'd better invest in PostIt notes before you read this book--you'll need 'em. This is no cheerleader's and pom-poms "You can do it dearie" book; Career Renegade is a work chockablock full of PRACTICAL steps and real tools to assess your entrepreneurial potentials, definitively gauge where your product, concept or service might fit and flourish in the marketplace, and implement a cascade of methods to turn your passion into a lucrative pursuit.
The book, in exceptionally accessible language and...more
The book, in exceptionally accessible language and...more
fairly realistic, relentlessly detailed [amazing level of step-by-step instructions on using Internet search tools as part of your market research:] guide to turning hobbies/passions into a living. He doesn't discuss much whether someone without manic energy could actually devote this much time to developing his/her "brand" through blogging about the passion etc. while still holding on to day job, but otherwise the advice was unusually level-headed.
there's a fair share of "go for it; live the d...more
there's a fair share of "go for it; live the d...more
I simply loved this book. Actually I read it in little more than 24 hours because I could't stop reading. Jonathan Fields explains the alternative ways in which today's technology facilitates the way into a completely new way of doing business... I mean, your own business! He also details the importance of not scarifying your life to someone else's ways or purposes but to fulfil yours by taking the risks, natural, that come with perhaps the most important decision one can take in life: assuming...more
Decent inspiration by showing lots of examples of how people have "monetized their passion". But the how-to bits are rather slim/generic. Inspirational, but not very tactical/actionable. Also, I have found that the vast majority of these LifeStyleDesign-ers make rather meager earnings, and this book didn't give any details that would counter that concern, or even give a sense of how long it takes to build a non-trivial revenue stream...
*Sigh* I picked up this book hoping to find an idea for a career I would actually enjoy. Instead, I couldn't even finish it because I got bogged down in trying to discover my "secret passion" - the activity I would do free AND what I would do if I won the lottery but couldn't get paid to work - and the activities that make me experience "flow". Well, I came up with 1) read a lot and 2) play beach volleyball. How am I going to make money off of doing those things when 1) I'm already a librarian a...more
Growing up, all I was supposed to do was find a good job with a "real" company, and everything else would take care of itself. (Hey, at least I wasn't expected to just marry somebody with those qualifications and let *him* take care of me, so there's at least that...)
Of course, that's not exactly how the world works these days, or at least my part of it, which is fine by me, but there's still that nagging voice in the very back of my head that won't shut up. This book definitely helps with that,...more
Of course, that's not exactly how the world works these days, or at least my part of it, which is fine by me, but there's still that nagging voice in the very back of my head that won't shut up. This book definitely helps with that,...more
This book is fantastic! After reading decades of books that purport to help people "find inspiration" to strike out on their own, Jonathan Fields, a former attorney who had the balls to leave his law firm and open a successful yoga studio, gives you ample instruction on how to REALLY do it. His information about entrepreneurship is dead-on-accurate, and unlike so many other books in this genre he never occludes MONEY from the equation. If you are ready to blaze your own path, this lightweight bo...more
I picked up this book on a whim after reading a couple guest posts by this author on one of my favorite blogs, ZenHabits.net, but then avoided reading it for awhile, fearing it was just another one of those books that claim to hand you the American Dream of making money while doing what you love while delivering the same old tired, worn out, unrealistic advice.
But I finally picked it up and read it in about two days and was pleasantly surprised to find that I was wrong.
Fields does a very good...more
But I finally picked it up and read it in about two days and was pleasantly surprised to find that I was wrong.
Fields does a very good...more
Jan 23, 2011
Christy
marked it as to-read
I wanted to remember the other authers DeMille recommends to accompany this book:
"I think the book could be significantly improved by including more traditional ideas and suggestions for entrepreneurs. Perhaps the author felt that these are covered adequately in other books. But anyone reading this should certainly also read the excellent writings of Wallace Wattles, Geoffrey Moore, Jim Collins, Warren Bennis, Guy Kawasaki, Steve Farber, Ken Blanchard, Brady and Woodward, and Seth Godin. "
"I think the book could be significantly improved by including more traditional ideas and suggestions for entrepreneurs. Perhaps the author felt that these are covered adequately in other books. But anyone reading this should certainly also read the excellent writings of Wallace Wattles, Geoffrey Moore, Jim Collins, Warren Bennis, Guy Kawasaki, Steve Farber, Ken Blanchard, Brady and Woodward, and Seth Godin. "
This was hanging around the house, and before adding it to the pile of books I donate to the local library for its annual book sale, I decided to skim it and see if was worth keeping (always wondering if someday I'll actually become a "career renegade"). Much more practical than most books of its ilk, and totally tuned to the reality of the technological base involved in exploring, building, nurturing, marketing, blah, blah, blah. I am so glad I'm past this stage of my life...
I did really enjoy this book but found that too much of it was dedicated to telling you how to market your services on-line. The emphasis there was appropriate, but would better be covered by simply referring the reader to on-line information that can be kept updated, as the internet changes so quickly. I did appreciate the focus on how to not only do what you love but also take steps to get the support of loved ones and take the steps necessary to make the venture profitable.
Forgettable.
I picked up this book from the library today after someone recommended it to me only to discover that I've already read it! Since I am active online (blogging, social networks) and am a marketer by trade, I just didn't feel I learned much from this book. I already subscribe to a ton of productivity, marketing and entrepreneur blogs, so I guess I'm burned out on this type of content.
I think it would be useful to some people, just not me.
I picked up this book from the library today after someone recommended it to me only to discover that I've already read it! Since I am active online (blogging, social networks) and am a marketer by trade, I just didn't feel I learned much from this book. I already subscribe to a ton of productivity, marketing and entrepreneur blogs, so I guess I'm burned out on this type of content.
I think it would be useful to some people, just not me.
Good book. A super easy read. As someone who is not completely enamored with what I do for a living I am always seeking advice on how to best change my course from a variety of sources.
This book provides a basic frame work on which one can build their own new career. The author describes his own journey with snipits of interviews with other individuals who have undertaken similar journeys themselves. It has opened up a few new ideas and paths which I can explore and perhaps make it possible for...more
This book provides a basic frame work on which one can build their own new career. The author describes his own journey with snipits of interviews with other individuals who have undertaken similar journeys themselves. It has opened up a few new ideas and paths which I can explore and perhaps make it possible for...more
Johnathan Fields does an excellent job of putting forward a very common feeling of despair and powerlessness that many feel in their jobs and transforming those feelings into practical steps for getting out of the job you hate and taking control of your life pretty much any way that you see fit.
Seriously, don't read this if you don't want to quit your job, because you will probably quit after reading it.
Seriously, don't read this if you don't want to quit your job, because you will probably quit after reading it.
I'm a loyal corporate man, but this book really tempts me to run my own business. He gives real practical methods and authentic resources to help you find ways to make money doing things you love to do. The internet provides a whole new world of resources and avenues for doing things differently. And he's not just talking about internet businesses.
I got a free copy from the author, so we're buds.
I got a free copy from the author, so we're buds.
For some reason, I'm always a bit abashed about reading this kind of book. Nevertheless, this caught my eye, and I'm perusing it to help me think about what sort of creative enterprise I may want to pursue in the times ahead. Pretty good, though I confess all these kinds of books seem pretty much the same to me (with the possible exception of Zen and the Art of Making a Living).
Jonathan's book is the go-to book for anyone trying to find a career to love. This book is full of real-world advice with very specific suggestions for actions. If you want a touchy-feely emotional b-s book, don't pick up this one. This is a business book, but in language for the average reader. I give it a solid five stars.
Highly recommend this book if you're interested in leaving the traditional 9 to 5 to pursue something more fulfilling. I loved the interesting examples of people who have successfully made the switch. Plus info about how to create and market physical products. Excellent read.
Another business books. If the internet age is the age of the small entrepreneur (which I am not), then this is great resource. Very positive (aren't they all!)with loads and loads of advice and website info on all kinds of topics.
Good advice on how to use blogs, promote them, and link to social media anyway.
Good advice on how to use blogs, promote them, and link to social media anyway.
I took notes in the first quarter of this book. Plenty of links and ideas to try on. It got a bit mushy in the middle with social blogging to the point that it felt like a blog itself. The last part returns the reader to a better place with welcoming support.
Good practical tips on how to start a business via the Internet. Basically it was about how to become an expert on something.
I was most inspired by the fourth section, "Let the Revolution Begin" and the last chapter, "Be your own Guru". YMMV.
I was most inspired by the fourth section, "Let the Revolution Begin" and the last chapter, "Be your own Guru". YMMV.
I don't really know if this book hit home with me before this quote on the final page:
If I didn't feel so sick to my stomach about how I have been frittering away my existence, I may have been inspired to make a change immediately. There are good ideas in this book, but many of them wil...more
I cannot conduct the balance of my life in a vacuum of inevitable regret. I cannot imagine the sorrow of leaving this Earth one day filled with visions of a life I dreamed of living but never had the will to try.
If I didn't feel so sick to my stomach about how I have been frittering away my existence, I may have been inspired to make a change immediately. There are good ideas in this book, but many of them wil...more
This is a good primer for anyone thinking about starting their own side business. It's more effective as a way to inspire and prove that it can be done, than a how-to manual
Great information in an easy-to-read format. Even though this title is older than Uncertainty, a large number of the online resources are still available.
a bit naive, and not a lot of content. but occasionally there were a few websites that i was interested in looking at. at least it was a quick skim.
My dear friend, Jonathan Fields, wrote this book, so I got an advanced copy. Starving artist? Think again. A lovey Valentine for those of us who are wondering how and when to make the next move during this financial crisis. Do not despair, you can keep your passion and eat cake too. There's no fluffy, psycho-babble here. This book is chock full of solid, practical, renegade ways to make a living doing what you love. This author questions the accuracy of "Do what you love and the money will follo...more
A lot of information packed into this book. If you are looking to make a career change this is a great place to start.
Under the guise of career change advice, this mind-numbingly boring book drones on an on about internet marketing strategies.
Great book for anyone looking to make a major career change. A quick guide to turning what you love into a revenue stream.
I've ghostwritten these kinds of books so there was no information or insight in it that I didn't already know.
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