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No More Dreaded Mondays: Ignite Your Passion - and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work
by
Dan Miller
Is Your Job Making You “Stupid”?
Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.
But...more
Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.
But...more
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
December 29th 2009
by Crown Business
(first published November 1st 1932)
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Apr 22, 2008
David
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to David by:
Dave Ramsey Radio Show
What I learned from this book:
1. That in the next 5 years 50% of the U.S. workforce will be employees and the other 50% will be contract workers, temp, outsourced, etc.
2. It will be up to the individual to furnish their own - health insurance, 401k, dental insurance, etc.
3. Generation X (1965-1981) people most likely seen their parents work for one company for 25 years and then lose their job (i.e. through buyout of the company, downsize, etc.).
My thought:
This book is very well done. In some way...more
1. That in the next 5 years 50% of the U.S. workforce will be employees and the other 50% will be contract workers, temp, outsourced, etc.
2. It will be up to the individual to furnish their own - health insurance, 401k, dental insurance, etc.
3. Generation X (1965-1981) people most likely seen their parents work for one company for 25 years and then lose their job (i.e. through buyout of the company, downsize, etc.).
My thought:
This book is very well done. In some way...more
May 27, 2012
Tiffany Young
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Job seekers
Shelves:
business
If you're questioning your line of work, Dan Miller does a great job at giving you options for your future.
In this book, he gives ideas for starting your own business or becoming a freelancer or contractor, but he doesn't ever tell you exactly what you should do. He makes it clear that everyone's answer to "what should I do for a living?" will be a little different depending on their wants, desires, skills and passions.
There are plenty of ideas throughout the book for passion seekers to explor...more
In this book, he gives ideas for starting your own business or becoming a freelancer or contractor, but he doesn't ever tell you exactly what you should do. He makes it clear that everyone's answer to "what should I do for a living?" will be a little different depending on their wants, desires, skills and passions.
There are plenty of ideas throughout the book for passion seekers to explor...more
It took me two hours to get to work the other day. I only live 23.8 miles from the office but still, there I was, between the hours of seven and nine AM, stuck in the daily northern Virginia rush hour. Fortunately, this is not my normal routine. About a year ago, my work environment changed such that I can work from home most days and only go into the office for meetings, appointments, and the occasional “stir crazy” day, when I’m so out of my mind that it seems like it might be a good idea to d...more
I have often heard Dave Ramsey tout Dan Miller (the author) as having written some great books. Well, here was one of his “great books,” expanded edition. (While this book has Scriptural references, I’m not sure if the original, un-expanded version does or not.) I began reading it hesitantly… not sure what to expect. Not sure if I would like the book. And not sure if I would ever finish reading it.
Fortunately, the first chapter broke some of those mental barriers I had. He doesn’t promote a coll...more
Fortunately, the first chapter broke some of those mental barriers I had. He doesn’t promote a coll...more
a friend suggested it ... in keeping with my theory "while looking for work, read business books to stay fresh."
I could almost give this book three stars even though I was annoyed with it much of the time ... it has a ton of the positive thinking feel and doesn't seem to be realistic at all with the possibility of failure and anything like the danger and messyness of striking out on your own. (That is what the book is all about, by the way ... a short, pop version of the changes in the work worl...more
I could almost give this book three stars even though I was annoyed with it much of the time ... it has a ton of the positive thinking feel and doesn't seem to be realistic at all with the possibility of failure and anything like the danger and messyness of striking out on your own. (That is what the book is all about, by the way ... a short, pop version of the changes in the work worl...more
I doubt I'm ever going to give a self-help book more than three stars, unless it's Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book by Walker Percy (which I haven't read by the way--who knows, I might hate it). Dan Miller's book is good. It has helped me get into the right frame of mind to support my husband's business venture better, and has gotten me thinking about what I ought to do next. I've followed some of Miller's advice, and discovered that it was a lot easier to do what he says when I'm in...more
A friend of mine put this book in my hand and told me to read it. I wasn't interested. You see, I am not a dreading Mondays kind of gal. :) I'm on the other side of this. I learned some time back that working for someone else was not for me. This book was specifically marketed (see description in Amazon) to people stuck in jobs wanting something better. Well, they should have gave it a different title and marketed it to the masses of people who just feel stuck in their lives and strive for somet...more
I recently received a free review copy of the book “No More Dreaded Mondays” by Dan Miller from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
This book questions the very basis for many people’s perspective on work, job and our higher calling. It asks the question “When did we start thinking that our work is only a means to getting a paycheck?”, and “Why do so many people just endure their job so they can get to the weekend when they get to do what they love?” Dan Miller helps the reader identify why yo...more
This book questions the very basis for many people’s perspective on work, job and our higher calling. It asks the question “When did we start thinking that our work is only a means to getting a paycheck?”, and “Why do so many people just endure their job so they can get to the weekend when they get to do what they love?” Dan Miller helps the reader identify why yo...more
This book is supposed to be about helping you start your own business doing something you love. It gets off to a slow start because the first half is all inspirational (You can do it! Don't be afraid to quit your job and follow your dreams!) rather than practical.
Starting with chapter 7, he has some good, practical things to say. He discusses how business builds on other business, how different kinds of businesses grow in different ways, and how to tell which business types (freelance, franchis...more
Starting with chapter 7, he has some good, practical things to say. He discusses how business builds on other business, how different kinds of businesses grow in different ways, and how to tell which business types (freelance, franchis...more
The theme behind this book seems founded on good ground, but the reality of it's suggestions only apply to a select few. After reading the first several chapters I certianly had a desire to leave my job and pursue my "true calling". So, to this extend it did the job. The only problem is that it doesn't account for the fact that most of us are surrounded by our spouse and children. To cut yourself off from your current job just because it isn't your "calling" neglects the concept of a struggling...more
Apr 05, 2011
Valerie J K
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Valerie J K by:
Nick Kunde
Dan Milller has a very inspiring message--if you hate your job and it's keeping you from loving your life, he inspires you to change it up and start doing what you were meant to do. His stories are motivating and interesting, and one thing I appreciate is that he bases his advice on belief in God and following your "calling" in life. This was motivating for me as my husand and I are currently launching our "No Monday" business together, doing something we love. I would recommend this book to any...more
Interesting discussion. Baby boomers born 1946-1964 have been groomed for the go to work-get paid model but those born into generation X (1965-1981) have seen their parents lose jobs after decades of faithful service through no fault of their own, so they see work life differently.
I liked the author's dedication (to his dad)"who taught [him] that work was not something to be avoided, but rather something to be done with wholehearted effort, character, and integrity. Your model of believing that...more
I liked the author's dedication (to his dad)"who taught [him] that work was not something to be avoided, but rather something to be done with wholehearted effort, character, and integrity. Your model of believing that...more
Ok, but it was very heavy on the motivational stories and the like. More than a book with something you walk away with knowing how to do or steps to take, this is a book that will motivate you to want to quit your job or to be self-employed. However, rather than focusing on building healthy, thriving companies he mostly talks about knick-knack things like mowing lawns, network marketing (sorry to any of you network marketers out there), etc. All in all, I'm not sad I read it but it wasn't anythi...more
This books looks at our perspective on our work, our job, and what we believe is our higher calling. Question - When did we start thinking that our work is only a means to and end? it pays the bills, and Why do we endure our job during the week and wish it away for the weekend when just to do what we really love doing? The author helps the reader identify why we feel the way we do towards our job, and then provides suggestions to cobine our passions with a means of getting a "just a paycheck."
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Please read this book. It makes you understand your purpose again. Made me realize I love my job - but that I just needed to do something else with my extra energy. really makes you self reflect..
This book makes you really think on what your purpose is between Monday Morning and Friday night - and how you are spending your life.
This book makes you really think on what your purpose is between Monday Morning and Friday night - and how you are spending your life.
Are you tired of the daily grind? Is Monday a dirty word? This book explores the possibilities that can open up to you when you start your own business. A great introductory text for anyone who is curious as to whether or not the entrepreneurial lifestyle is for them. Stop cursing Mondays and make a plan.
I bought this book for my Mom, but, of course had to read it before I gave it to her. Honestly, over the last year or so, I've been doing what this book proposes - an atypical (9am-5pm, clock-in clock-out) work week, but it was good for encouragement and for additional ideas.
If you have any existing desire not to be a loser, this book will bore the shit out of you. If you cant get off the couch and put down your Marlboro 100s to go pick up you enemployment check, then this probably wont help you, but at least you will be reading something.
Find what you enjoy, figure out your "calling" in life, and use that to generate an income. Personally, I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up--or perhaps I've buried my dreams years ago and just need to figure out where to start digging.
Jun 22, 2010
Jason Cox
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
self-help,
nonfiction
Good general information, but nothing new to the genre in general. Still, for most people who feel "stuck in a rut" or otherwise stuck in a job and life they don't enjoy or in which they are not fulfilled, this is a great book to point you in the right direction.
The book was a very good cheerleader. It got me feeling good. It got me to think outside the box. However, it came up short when it came to "rubber meet the road" advice. I do give Dan four stars, as he added a LOT of resources at the end of the book.
Pretty good stuff here. Miller's flagship book, 48 Days to the Work You Love is written for someone who is in the middle of a job transition. This book was more useful to me because it takes a much more general approach. How can you figure out what inspires you? Can you bring that into your current job or do you actually need to seek it somewhere else? If you're not in a job crisis, I think this is a much more useful read.
Is it midlife crisis time? Maybe so if I'm reading a book about discovering my true calling at work.
Actually it's a pretty good book that just gives you some time to reflect on your approach to work. The part I didn't like is that is seemed the first 4 chapters just kept saying that this book would be great and really help - I found myself saying "ok, let's get on with it then."
Actually it's a pretty good book that just gives you some time to reflect on your approach to work. The part I didn't like is that is seemed the first 4 chapters just kept saying that this book would be great and really help - I found myself saying "ok, let's get on with it then."
This is just the kick in the pants that some people need if they've ever been thinking about starting something on their own. Dan writes in easy to understand terms and states it how it is, which is really eye-opening and easy to follow. I feel energized and ready to take on THE WORLD!!!
Another great book from Dan Miller. This one is more geared to those with an entrepreneurial bent and would be interested in creating a business around the work they love.
One of my best reads this year. Inspirational, outside-the-box and nearly every page had a flash of brilliance for me. I highly recommend it.
Jul 18, 2012
David
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
top-10-business,
career
Fabulous book. I was concerned it was going to be 48 Days 2.0 (just in a different cover); however, it was not. Very motivating and encouraging. It helps the reader to see beyond the veil of traditional work.
I admire Miller's ability to communicate the art of creative thinking. His weekly podcast is a great tool to listen to while going through the book.
I admire Miller's ability to communicate the art of creative thinking. His weekly podcast is a great tool to listen to while going through the book.
Excellent motivational book. I thought it was way better than his previous book even if it did have a lot of duplicate content. If this book doesn't get you excited to quit your corporate job then go back to bed.
This book has great ideas on how to stay on your job and still discover and create the work world you desire. A great and inspiring read.
I really like Dan Miller's books. They always make me rethink where I'm at with my career and if I'm working only for the money.
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