Work with Passion: How to Do What You Love for a Living

by Nancy Anderson

This book is like a personal meeting with a master career consultant. Nancy Anderson is an extraordinary career consultant. Her clients pay thousands of dollars for the information in her book, Work with Passion. In its previous two editions, Work with Passion sold over 100,000 copies — and now it has been completely updated for the twenty-first century.
Work with Passion will inspire you — as it has thousands of others — to make choices, take chances, and recognize opportunities. It is filled with inspirational guidance of all from the broadest kinds of visionary encouragement to very practical tips on networking, developing a resume, and writing a query letter that gets results. This wonderfully comprehensive course in career consulting is for everyone who would rather speak proudly of their career than complain about their job. Join those who have already learned the secrets of career success and the joys of working at what they love the most.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Business, Personal Growth

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Linda Le · Rating 5 out of 5]

why pay hundreds for a life coach?? go get this book. i had it since college but didn't read it until two years ago, def gave me insight

[C.L. Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy Anderson's book helped me to identify what it is I want most from retirement. She offers examples of people who have created the life they want by following their hearts and doing what interests them. Her book offers encouragement to those who are interested in making the most of their work lives by doing what they love.

[Daniel Namie · Rating 3 out of 5]

"How to Do What You Love for a Living" is not a how-to-book, outlining the do's and don't's of earning a desired income or working a "4-hour Work Week." The book is more philosophical. Nancy Anderson doesn't console the reader into agreeing the workplace is a suppressive environment. She ,in fact, employs the reader to "increase your work production by 25 percent."

"Hard work" is the key ingredient to doing what you love for living, even if you plan on leaving "as-soon-as-possible." Jealousy, anger, resentment are the true suppressers of maximum potential. Doing what you love for a living is not falling victim to Corporate America or resenting your boss for being passed-up once again for a well-earned promotion, but to be as William Ernest Henley wrote in Invictus, "I am the Master of my fate; I am the Captain of my soul."

[Chrissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover of this book is a bit off-putting but surprisingly it read better than I thought it would. Unlike many other books that deliver a message of teaching you how to tap into your true passions to lead a life of happiness, this one was simple. The author made it a point to summarize all the topics in a clear and concise way. Making it easier for one to believe they can step outside of their comfort zone and rap into their wants and live out their dreams.

[EAL · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than I thought it would be. Helpful summaries at the ends of each chapter, and a comprehensive one at the end, make it easy to see which sections you might want to read in more detail. Some case studies had additional value; for the most part, though, you can skim those. Friendly, engaging tone, if somewhat overbearing at times.

[Ernest · Rating 2 out of 5]

This interesting book contained some good ideas, but requires self discipline in completing the tasks set to get the most out of the book. The author’s passion and experience in the subject is evident.

[Judy]

"When your mind is open and free of judgment, it has one of the tools of childhood at its disposal ---- wonder.
"Courage is the not the absence of fear; rather, it is the ability to take action in the face of fear."

[Rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

A Christian propaganda book disguised as a self-help career guide. There was so little actual content as opposed to the author's real agenda - to convert followers of her faith - that I did not finish reading this book. If I had not bought it used, I would have returned it to get my money back.

[Cara]

left off p. 186
Holy crap, I haven't even managed to finish reading this book in six weeks, let alone do the extensive exercises! Seems like it would be worth doing, but I'm out of renewals.