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48 Days to the Work You Love
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...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
January 1st 2007
by B&H Books
(first published July 1996)
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Feb 06, 2008
Shan
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Recent grads or people looking to make a drastic career change
Having heard so much about this book and being on the waiting list at the library for over a month to read it, I expected it to provide a profusion of insight and inspiration. I got both, but only in manageable bite-size pieces.
Had I read this in college when I thought I knew what I was doing, it would have had a greater impact on me. Now that I'm in my thirties and I know I don't know what I'm doing, any chance of epiphany was demoted to a mere ping of intrigue. Not that I didn't enjoy this boo...more
Had I read this in college when I thought I knew what I was doing, it would have had a greater impact on me. Now that I'm in my thirties and I know I don't know what I'm doing, any chance of epiphany was demoted to a mere ping of intrigue. Not that I didn't enjoy this boo...more
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Dan explores this question over and over: What if you were "allowed" to do what you most enjoyed every day?
Millionaires who love what they do and they certainly didn't start out as millionaires. They started out doing what they love to do. :) (That is my conclusion ;)).
"Few obstacles exist beyond those in our mind and even though not all change is positive growth but all growth requires change - change is predictable and inevitable, impersonal and relentless."
From the book.
The concepts are very...more
Millionaires who love what they do and they certainly didn't start out as millionaires. They started out doing what they love to do. :) (That is my conclusion ;)).
"Few obstacles exist beyond those in our mind and even though not all change is positive growth but all growth requires change - change is predictable and inevitable, impersonal and relentless."
From the book.
The concepts are very...more
Very easy to read book with a lot of valuable insight, especially the practical tools regarding job searches, i.e. resumes, introduction letter, etc. However, like some of the other reviewers have stated, it is oftentimes too general. It does not discuss HOW to find the work you love, but just that you SHOULD find it, which I found disappointing. Also, I paid for Dan Miller's personality assessment on his website one week ago, and was quite disappointed - for $28 you get a 29 page printout of yo...more
An interesting book. You have to be in the right mood to use it.
The title of the book says "48 Days," but there are no specific tasks that are meant to be done each day. Rather, 48 days is a general timeframe during which the author expects you to make meaningful progress.
Each chapter starts with inspirational quotes, and I'll probably remember some of the quotes long after I forget what it is in the book. (Is that a good thing? Probably not.) In any case, it is good to read a book written from...more
The title of the book says "48 Days," but there are no specific tasks that are meant to be done each day. Rather, 48 days is a general timeframe during which the author expects you to make meaningful progress.
Each chapter starts with inspirational quotes, and I'll probably remember some of the quotes long after I forget what it is in the book. (Is that a good thing? Probably not.) In any case, it is good to read a book written from...more
Once upon a time not too many years ago, people would start a career that typically lasted until they retired, with few job changes. Nowadays, the statistics are that people will have roughly 16 jobs during the course of their working careers. How does one navigate the work force with so many changes and new jobs emerging while still putting one’s own talents and giftings into use? Miller encourages individuals to make measurable goals and life plans. He uses scriptures for some of his basis plu...more
Don’t be scared when I tell you I am a huge fan of Dave Ramsey. Really, you don’t have to be scared because this book review is only about a book he consistently recommends to callers on his radio show. Now, I’m not looking for a job as I am quite happy with the one I have, but I am intrigued by Ramsey’s consistently suggesting books to his callers and he pretty much always has a specific title matching each caller’s particular challenge. I wanted to check the quality and caliber of his suggesti...more
p. 7 "The Master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he is always doing both." -James Michener
p. 9 Leo Tolstoy "A Talk Among Leisured People," "...work, not idleness, is the indispensa...more
p. 9 Leo Tolstoy "A Talk Among Leisured People," "...work, not idleness, is the indispensa...more
I read this a little while ago and saw it again while packing things up for a garage sale. A few years ago, I might have attempted to find and do something I love, but now, with the economy so shaky, I am just thankful that I have a job. This sort of self-discovery (self-indulgence) is better left to boom years. I suppose if I ever lose my job I could apply some of these, but the things I like to do don't pay well.
When I first started reading this book, I also downloaded a copy of the accompanying 48 day action plan. I was really excited about putting this process into a 48 day time frame. The action plan seemed daunting at first glance. Then I read some other people's reviews, many of which said things like: "don't waste your time," "all promise and no delivery," etc. I became disillusioned. But, since I had it on loan from the library and therefore had a limited time frame during which to read, I put al...more
I'm skimming this one. It's turned out to be really vague, which I first realized when I discovered that the book, while suggesting you take 48 days to work on it, is not actually broken down into 48 day sections. Nor does it give you many concrete ideas on *how* to find your vocation, just that you should.
It does have some good quotes, both scripture and secular (it's a heavily Christian-oriented book), which are comforting and inspiring. Also, some of the points he makes serve to reassure me...more
It does have some good quotes, both scripture and secular (it's a heavily Christian-oriented book), which are comforting and inspiring. Also, some of the points he makes serve to reassure me...more
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It's just another job search manual.
This book will help you if you're looking for a traditional job. It contains advice on resume writing and job search tactics, and a thorough section on interviewing skills.
But if "the work you love" is nontraditional -- freelance work or self-employment -- look elsewhere. Despite the author's admission that "the new normal" includes more such work, the job-hunting sections assume that "work" means a place on a corporate payroll. There are only two chapters abo...more
This book will help you if you're looking for a traditional job. It contains advice on resume writing and job search tactics, and a thorough section on interviewing skills.
But if "the work you love" is nontraditional -- freelance work or self-employment -- look elsewhere. Despite the author's admission that "the new normal" includes more such work, the job-hunting sections assume that "work" means a place on a corporate payroll. There are only two chapters abo...more
This book would be great for people who have no idea what they want to do with their lives, people who have no idea who they are, and people who don't know their strengths and weaknesses. It would also be good for people who want to start their own business.
Who it's not good for: people who already know what they want to do and need help breaking into a difficult job market. This is me. So needless to say I didn't find this book extremely helpful. I appreciated the resume tips, job hunting tips,...more
Who it's not good for: people who already know what they want to do and need help breaking into a difficult job market. This is me. So needless to say I didn't find this book extremely helpful. I appreciated the resume tips, job hunting tips,...more
Write a review...This is an excellent book for getting motivated and positive thinking about a job search or career change. It has practical advice, true case histories and lots of examples to help you focus and empower you. After reading this book I was far more positive about my situation and knew some concrete steps to take to change it. It is easy reading and flows nicely. I personally found the references to God a help and encouragement. This book is suggested by Dave Ramsey and I can see w...more
I'm a fan of Dan's podcast but I wasn't fond of the book. There were some generalities in the text that felt like filler to me. An example, about the way people act when dissatisfied with their job (p. 45) "I see women stop going to church, spend money they do not have, read romance novels rather than inspirational material, and snap at their kids when asked an innocent question."
I guess instead of this vague anecdotal stuff, I'd prefer some sort of fact, such as, "78% of people polled who exper...more
I guess instead of this vague anecdotal stuff, I'd prefer some sort of fact, such as, "78% of people polled who exper...more
This book should be required reading for High School students. I am pretty sure if I would have read it then I would have saved lot's of time and money in my life.
Dan Miller also has a great free podcast where he answers questions and goes over the principles in his book. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a career and more direction in their life.
One principle he talks about is job security and how most jobs are not very secure because of how quick things can change in the worl...more
Dan Miller also has a great free podcast where he answers questions and goes over the principles in his book. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a career and more direction in their life.
One principle he talks about is job security and how most jobs are not very secure because of how quick things can change in the worl...more
48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller is a great book centered around action steps for each day. As the title indicates, Dan sets forward a 48 day action plan and gives explanation about his program. His reasoning of 48 days is modeled after a biblical pattern of change in personal life.
The first half of 48 Days to the Work You Love wrestles with the ideology of work, career, and vocation. A purpose and a calling must be the driving force of our lives. Our daily work must fit into the large...more
The first half of 48 Days to the Work You Love wrestles with the ideology of work, career, and vocation. A purpose and a calling must be the driving force of our lives. Our daily work must fit into the large...more
Great advice on identifying your vocation, learning to love what you do or do what you love. Dan's style is not technical, easy to read. I believe this book is a MUST for anyone not sure if they are following their true calling or unsure of where they will be in the next 5 years. If you are absolutely satisfied and love with what you do, this book is not for you. If you are a little unsure, this book will help you analyze yourself and learn how you can improve your path to the work you love.
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I worked in the staffing and recruiting industry for 8 years, and was a hiring manager for retail companies for 5 years prior to that. Jobs and hiring are kind of my thing. Dan Miller does a great job of explaining to the job-searcher how to get a job... And helping the would-be entrepreneur to self-identify. He makes the point that increasingly, our economy requires fewer employees, so it is incumbent on all of us to recognize what our skills are and how they can potentially earn us money. Have...more
A good book for those of us who haven't been out in the job search field for a long time. He explains the difference between a job, career and a vocation. The last one is the one you love. Even if you're good at the work you do if you don't love it you won't find satisfaction in doing it. I reworked my resume' completely after reading this book. He has strategies for getting interviews I've been hearing in the career workshops. Starting to put some of them into action. It's certainly a tough job...more
To be fair, Dan Miller provides some good information and strategies for people who are looking for a job or wanting to transition to a better job sprinkled somewhat haphazardly throughout this verbose book. Sending a letter of intention, then a resume with a cover letter, and following up with a personal phone call is a better way to go about looking for a job than just sending out resumes or filling out electronic applications and waiting for the calls to come to you. Fair point. Unfortunately...more
I read this book while I was unemployed and trying to determine the direction of my career. It was recommended by Dave Ramsey. I found this book very helpful and thought provoking. As it challenged me to think about my skills and strengths in an honest way. It was also encouraging to read about the difficulty of choosing a career path and realizing that so many people struggle with finding a long-term career. If you are unemployed, thinking about changing careers or know of someone who is, I wou...more
Haven't gotten very far into this, but what I have read has been good and straight-forward. Once upon a time not too many years ago, people would start a career that typically lasted until they retired, with few job changes. Nowadays, the statistics are that people will have roughly 16 jobs during the course of their working careers. How does one navigate the work force with so many changes and new jobs emerging while still putting one's own talents and giftings into use? Miller encourages indiv...more
The book is not well written in the sense of being enjoyable to read and intellectually stimulating. It took me awhile to get over that, and actually I don't think I really did. BUT it had some really good information about finding a vocation that you have always wanted and for whatever reason haven't pursued. There are some good job hunting strategies, but mostly this book is a "pump you up" type of job-self-help book. I would recommend it just because when you are pursuing career options, this...more
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Ok guys, if you’re not satisfied with your job right now….THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! This book has a wealth of knowledge in it. It took me over a year to actually read it, but the reason for that was two-fold. One of which is, I actually got a new job about halfway through my reading of the book. I had to skip ahead to the interview section which I think REALLY did the trick for me. I haven’t had a lot of experience interviewing and this book gave me the tools I needed to ace my interviews. That...more
Not looking for a new job, but this book was recommended as a good way to get to know yourself better, so I thought I'd give it a shot. We can all benefit by understand ourselves a little better eh?
Update. So, I read the first half of the book, that had life applicable concepts, and then stopped when it got into the technical stuff about applying for jobs, etc. I definitely read the book with a pen and notebook in my hand and took many notes, from the text and from my brain. I was happy to learn...more
Update. So, I read the first half of the book, that had life applicable concepts, and then stopped when it got into the technical stuff about applying for jobs, etc. I definitely read the book with a pen and notebook in my hand and took many notes, from the text and from my brain. I was happy to learn...more
It had some useful insights, the greatest of which for me personally was that you cannot depend on employers to ensure your financial success, you must learn to market your skills and generate income however possible and that the best way to do this is to find things you are passionate about. It's a very motivational book for those who are feeling stuck in a rut. Some of the self-esteem talk, probably related to the fact that Robert Schuller is one of Mr. Miller's favorite theologians, I found i...more
Great book about helping you find, change, or create the work you are doing into something more meaningful. This book is based upon the belief that God has placed all of us here for a purpose, and in working within our greatest strengths and doing things that give us the most energy (instead of draining us), we will find the most fulfillment and success.
There are several things that need changing:
First, this edition is missing day 41. I had to search online for that day's activity. Found it pret...more
There are several things that need changing:
First, this edition is missing day 41. I had to search online for that day's activity. Found it pret...more
May 25, 2008
Jen
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
job seekers
Recommended to Jen by:
Dave Ramsey
Shelves:
business
While Miller's book certainly gave me some new insight into how to look for a job, he points out that his book is meant for a "hard sell" on a product: you. Unfortunately, if you're not a salesperson, this isn't easy. The steps are laid out chapter by chapter. The first half of the book really lays out the groundwork for the definition of work, our past conceptions of the job search process, and today's misinterpretations of a "good" job.
All of that is fine and dandy, but give me the good stuff....more
All of that is fine and dandy, but give me the good stuff....more
I had owned this book for about a year before reading it. I don't even remember where I got it. But I will tell you, this book was one of the main reasons that I am no longer in a rut! As a direct result of reading this book, I applied for a job at About.com and started my own website (www.lifewellread.com). It encourages you to find the career path that you were meant to have based on your personality and individuality. It also just gives you hope for the future. Sometimes thats all we need.
Dan Miller is an expert when it comes to helping people change careers or discover what they want to do with their life. This book is a great resource for how to write effective resume's and cover letters. However, Miller is obviously extremely driven by his religion, which is fine, but every page was filled with Christianity stuff, so I just skipped as much of that as I could. If he had omitted that stuff, the book probably would be half the length that it is now.
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