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Table Of Content1. Introduction i. How we came to desire a job we could love ii. How alone we are in our search 2. Obstacles to Having Goals i. The 'vocation myth' ii. The vagueness of our minds 3. The Pleasure Points of Work i. Identifying what you love ii. The anti-fixation move iii. The output/input confusion iv. What is a job like? 4. Obstacles and Inhibitions i. Family work templates ii. Fixing parents iii. The dangers of success iv. Confidence and inner voices v. The 'perfectionism trap' vi. The duty trap vii. The imposter syndrome viii. The job investment trap ix. If it were a good idea, I wouldn't be the one to have it x. Evolution not revolution xi. The energising force of death 5. Consolations i. Happiness and expectations ii. Self-compassion iii. Why no single job can never be enough iv. Falling in love again v. Good enough work
SynopsisAlong with a satisfying relationship, a career we love is one of the most important requirements for a fulfilled life. But it can be difficult to know where we should direct our energies. For anyone at the crossroads of their next big career move, this is a fresh take that will help you succeed in identifying a satisfying occupation. A Job to Love is a guide to how you can better understand yourself and locate a career that is right for you. With compassion and a deeply practical spirit, the book guides us to discover our true talents and to make sense of our confused desires and aspirations before it is too late., A practical guide to finding fulfilling work - by understanding yourself. The idea that work might be fulfilling rather than just necessary is a recent invention. These days, in prosperous areas of the world, we don't only expect to get paid, we also expect to find meaning and satisfaction. It's a big ask and explains why so many people have an identity crisis in their work lives. The School of Life: A Job To Love is designed to help us better understand ourselves in order to find a job that is right for us. It explores the myths, traps and confusions that get in our way, and shows us how to develop new, effective attitudes and habits. With compassion and practicality, this book guides us to discover our true talents and to make sense of our confusion, desires, and aspirations - before it is too late. FIND A CAREER YOU LOVE: a guide to finding fulfilling work through self-exploration. PRACTICAL EXAMPLES AND EXERCISES: to inspire fresh thinking about our jobs and ourselves. BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED: with classic black and white illustrations. PART OF THE NEW PAPERBACK SERIES 'LESSONS FOR LIFE'