Johnny Bunko is trapped in a cubicle counting beans when his heart is in another line of work. Sounds familiar? Well, Johnny CAN work, but he hopes to work in a fulfilling, challenging type of job that brings the best in him.
In The Adventures of Johnny Bunko. The Last Career Guide You`ll Ever Need, Daniel Pink gives the following 6 pieces of advice:
1. Career plan? Strictly following a career plan may lead to getting stuck once you follow out of pure obligation. Choose a job out of the fun and fulfillment it`ll provide wherever it may lead.
2. Think strengths. A 5% improvement in something you're good at will give more results and satisfaction than 10% in something you may suck at and dislike doing anyway.
3. Forget the Me, Me, Me attitude: It`s not just about YOU. Helping your clients, peers and superiors achieve success will automatically result in you achieving yours.
4. Persist. Keep trying out of enjoyment and love for what you do, not just for selfish reasons or external rewards.
5. Screw-up intelligently. Make mistakes with the best intentions. Learn from the experience and give it another (better) shot.
6. Your legacy: Leave a good imprint, something to be remembered by.
I don't get any money from pushing this book, but do buy read it if you have a chance.
Next installment: The Life Work Balance Myth
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