Passion Job

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He’s a charming con man and she’s a dedicated FBI agent, and they’re about to drive each other crazy . . . again! The FBI had one demand when they secretly teamed up Special Agent Kate O’Hare with charming con man Nicolas Fox—bring down the world’s...

After firewalking in Polynesia, fundamentalist Minister Alexander Hergensheimer never saw the world the same. Now called Alec Graham, he was in the middle of an affair with his stewardess, Margrethe, and natural disasters kept following them. First, there was an impossible iceberg that wrecked the ship in the tropics; then, after being rescued by a Royal Mexican plane, they were hit by a double earthquake. To Alex, the signs were clear that Armageddon and the Day of Judgment were near.

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

"How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and over a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his...

Perhaps no other Biblical tale penetrates so deeply into the everyday travails of the common person as The Book of Job. It tells the story of a righteous man beset by torment and misfortune through no fault of his own. This parable of bad things happening to a good person addresses the eternal question of why we are here, and why we suffer. This translation is by Stephen Mitchell.

Don’t Keep Your Day Job will get you fired up, ready to rip it open, and use your zone of genius to add a little more sparkle to this world. Cathy Heller, host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, shares wisdom, anecdotes, and practical suggestions from successful creative entrepreneurs and experts, including actress Jenna Fischer on rejection, Gretchen Rubin on the keys to happiness, Jen Sincero on having your best badass life, and so much more.

The Passion of Love goes beyond the physical suffering and explores the deeper spiritual significance of Christ's sacrifice. You'll not only understand more about the intricacies of Jesus' suffering, but you will also learn of a greater suffering that no insult, no lash, no nail could ever inflict.

From the author of Popular Economics comes a surprisingly sunny projection of America's future job market. Forget the doomsday predictions of sour-faced nostalgists who say automation and globalization will take away your dream job. The job market is only going to get better and better, according to economist John Tamny, who argues in The End of Work that the greatest gift of prosperity, beyond freedom from painful want, is the existence of work that is interesting.

What if you could increase your success, health, and happiness with a few simple steps? How would your life be different if you had more energy, motivation, confidence, and self-belief? What if you could hit your business, personal, and financial targets easily? Imagine waking up every morning looking forward to your day, working and living with purpose, passion, and profit. Amazon best-selling author of Mid-Life Career Rescue and award-winning artist Cassandra Gaisford provides simple but powerful and easy to implement ways to find your passion and purpose.

From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 best-selling memoir Duty, a characteristically direct, informed, and urgent assessment of why big institutions are failing us and how smart, committed leadership can effect real improvement regardless of scale. Across the...

What does it mean to 'be a leader'? What does true leadership look like in the 2020s, when we're facing complexity and challenges in every direction - from climate disaster to political division, and inequality to consumer mistrust? And how can we be part of the solution, while crafting a...

I have waited for over 45 years to tell this story, initially because I just wanted to forget the war and get on with making a living and raising a family. The other reason is that, 45 years ago, the American fighting man was not held in very high esteem. No one was ready to hear anything good about the Vietnam War or about the men who fought and died there. This book is less about me and more about the sacrifice, incredible hardships, and heroic actions displayed by the Marine grunts that I had the privilege to treat during battles on the demilitarized zone.

Thinking about the future shouldn't be dry or confusing... It should be exciting and lead you clearly toward goals you didn't even know you had. You know you’ll need to make some decisions soon because you have choices ahead that require direction… but where do you start? The good news is that with a thoughtful and proactive approach, you can answer these questions and find a career path with your interests and passions at the center. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to hone the skills needed for a successful future and perfect your abilities to find – and get – the jobs you truly want.

Are you squandering your talents in a job you don't love? Do you feel trapped and dissatisfied, afraid to risk your financial security to pursue your dream? The truth is you don't need an MBA, investors, or a lucky break to have the job you always wanted. With the right amount of knowledge, encouragement, and guts, anyone can make the leap from day job to dream job!

We' ve always been told "winners never quit", but TV personality and motivational speaker Josh Shipp knows it isn't true. Smart people quit the right things at the right time. But how do you know if you' re in the wrong career? What is the right thing for you? And when' s the best time to jump ship? Jump Ship is a step-by-step guide through one of life' s most difficult - and most important - transitions. Leaving behind an unsatisfying job and embarking upon a new career can open up a world of fulfillment, but it isn' t easy.

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his...

Have you lost the passion for your job and found yourself stuck wondering whether to stay where you are or pursue something new? Maybe you've thought about quitting more than a few times, but you know it would mean wrecking a good career, and you don't know if that's the right thing to do. What if you made the wrong choice? You don't want to let anyone down, but you can't go on like this. What do you do?

Taking control of your dreams is more doable than ever before. This book will guide you through the fundamental steps to create your entrepreneurial dream by sharing proven tools and powerful strategies to create an inspiring vision for your life and business. If you have big dreams, you do not have to wait to bring them to life. This is a user-friendly guide that will inspire and empower you to turn your passion(s) into something extraordinary. This book is a must-listen for young and older entrepreneurs who are looking for a step-by-step resource guide.

With no experience in my chosen field, at 25, I started a career that took me into situations and places that were previously unthinkable to me. To say I would be broadcasting NFL games with the Houston Texans, a college football national championship at Miami, the Final Four at UMass and countless shows from everywhere around the country and world would be a pipe dream.

A guide on how to relocate and get a job. The secret to following your heart to a new place and landing on your feet.