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The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention: Essential Survival Skills for Any Economy
Reinvention is the key to success in these volatile times—and Pamela Mitchell holds the key to reinvention! In The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention , America's Reinvention Coach® Pamela Mitchell offers every tool readers need to navigate the full arc of career change. Part I introduces the Reinvention Mindset, with what you need to know to be prepared mentally to get started. In Part II, you read the real-life stories of ten individuals who successfully made the leap to new and unexpected careers, using the 10 The 1st It Starts With a Vision for Your Life
The 2nd Your Body Is Your Best Guide
The 3rd Progress Begins When You Stop Making Excuses
The 4th What You Seek is on the Road Less Traveled
The 5th You’ve Got the Tools in Your Toolbox
The 6th Your Reinvention Board is Your Lifeline
The 7th Only a Native Can Give You the Inside Scoop
The 8th They Won't "Get" You Until You Speak Their Language
The 9th It Takes the Time That it Takes
The 10th The World Buys Into an Aura of Success Each story is followed by an in-depth lesson that explains how to adapt these laws to your own career goals, and what actions and precautions to take. The lessons answer all your tactical concerns about navigating the roadblocks, getting traction and managing your fears. The final section provides workbook exercises for fine-tuning your reinvention strategies for maximum results. Clear-headed, calming, practical, and thorough, this is the ideal action plan for getting through any career crisis and ending up securely in the lifestyle you've always dreamed of having.
The 2nd Your Body Is Your Best Guide
The 3rd Progress Begins When You Stop Making Excuses
The 4th What You Seek is on the Road Less Traveled
The 5th You’ve Got the Tools in Your Toolbox
The 6th Your Reinvention Board is Your Lifeline
The 7th Only a Native Can Give You the Inside Scoop
The 8th They Won't "Get" You Until You Speak Their Language
The 9th It Takes the Time That it Takes
The 10th The World Buys Into an Aura of Success Each story is followed by an in-depth lesson that explains how to adapt these laws to your own career goals, and what actions and precautions to take. The lessons answer all your tactical concerns about navigating the roadblocks, getting traction and managing your fears. The final section provides workbook exercises for fine-tuning your reinvention strategies for maximum results. Clear-headed, calming, practical, and thorough, this is the ideal action plan for getting through any career crisis and ending up securely in the lifestyle you've always dreamed of having.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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June 9, 2015
I'm going to add this to my personal library. Came at a perfect time in my life.
April 5, 2022
Have you dreamed of being handed a nice gold clock after working for the same company for 50 years? Well, it might be time to redefine that dream. Over the course of the past few decades, both work and career paths have changed dramatically. Unlike earlier generations, we will change jobs many times, and most people will change industries as well. We need to rethink our work lives and transform our careers.
In these blinks, we will go on an in-depth journey through all aspects of career reinvention and look at the different laws that govern the ways we should act, think and understand these new challenges.
Many people feel locked into careers that they desperately want to escape. Luckily, switching careers isn’t rocket science. It’s a path that anyone can follow as long as they’re aware of the pitfalls along the way and are willing to apply the tricks gathered by those who’ve made the trek before them.
In these blinks, we will go on an in-depth journey through all aspects of career reinvention and look at the different laws that govern the ways we should act, think and understand these new challenges.
Many people feel locked into careers that they desperately want to escape. Luckily, switching careers isn’t rocket science. It’s a path that anyone can follow as long as they’re aware of the pitfalls along the way and are willing to apply the tricks gathered by those who’ve made the trek before them.
December 2, 2015
Many people feel locked into careers that they desperately want to escape. Luckily, switching careers isn’t rocket science. It’s a path that anyone can follow as long as they’re aware of the pitfalls along the way and are willing to apply the tricks gathered by those who’ve made the trek before them.
December 10, 2015
This book very practically walks you through what you need to do, if not to follow your bliss, then to achieve your career goals.
Ms. Mitchell's common sense, enthusiasm and profound insight are a great value to anyone seeking to enhance their career development.
Ms. Mitchell's common sense, enthusiasm and profound insight are a great value to anyone seeking to enhance their career development.
February 13, 2026
I were sad and too much demotivated since last few days.. as if everything is finished and I can't do anything because I'm not good in anything at all.. but then luckily I take this book in library and my mind just changed.. !
Thanks to Pamela Mitchell ❤️
Thanks to Pamela Mitchell ❤️
June 10, 2018
Rating of 2/5 based on Blinkist summary.
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July 21, 2011I'll try it again later ... maybe.
August 10, 2012
GREAT book! Not only for professional wisdom - but I also felt it gets one to revisit their personal goals / desires in life. Have recommended to many...
March 29, 2013
A should-read book on career change.
July 16, 2014
Great read for those thinking of making a career move :)
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June 21, 2018The best way to continue in spite of fear is to realize that your excuses are just that: excuses. And excuses fall into three categories:
The first is when you deny your responsibility and put the obligation to further your career on someone else. For example, you might feel that you can’t advance your career because your company “doesn’t create any new opportunities” for you.
The second is when you deny your ability to influence your situation, and instead blame your circumstances. This excuse manifests when you feel you can’t apply for a job because you don’t have a college degree, for example.
The final excuse is the denial of prescription clarity, meaning you didn’t understand the rules and deduced that they didn’t apply to you. For example, saying something like, “I didn’t know I was supposed to get back to them. I thought they would call me back.”
Whenever you find yourself making any of these excuses, ask yourself: Is there really no way of getting around this obstacle?
The first is when you deny your responsibility and put the obligation to further your career on someone else. For example, you might feel that you can’t advance your career because your company “doesn’t create any new opportunities” for you.
The second is when you deny your ability to influence your situation, and instead blame your circumstances. This excuse manifests when you feel you can’t apply for a job because you don’t have a college degree, for example.
The final excuse is the denial of prescription clarity, meaning you didn’t understand the rules and deduced that they didn’t apply to you. For example, saying something like, “I didn’t know I was supposed to get back to them. I thought they would call me back.”
Whenever you find yourself making any of these excuses, ask yourself: Is there really no way of getting around this obstacle?
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