The author relates her ideas and perspectives about the work and philosophy of Johnson O'Connor and the Foundation, as well as about aptitudes, careers, occupational patterns, and the importance of vocabulary. You will have greater fulfillment and success if you are doing something you enjoy... this book is a pathway to helping you discover what your natural gifts are and how you can use them in life.
The most interesting subject in this book is the focus on vocabulary. If you think about it, the only way someone can know what you know is through communication. So, people who communicate well are perceived to be more intelligent.
I wish this book had more common terms for the aptitudes, or at least a better glossary for their descriptions. That being said, it is interesting that people who thrive in and enjoy their careers seem to have consistent traits.
Do I recommend it… probably not. But it was worth reading so I’m giving it 3 stars.
The title is misleading. It's really about the Human Engineering Laboratory, which has done research and testing of people's aptitudes. The book just makes you feel you should go to one of the labs and get tested. There isn't anything you can use in the book. It's good to know that you can take these tests, but they are most definitely not included in this book.