Day Job to Dream Job: Practical Steps for Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Gig

by Kary Oberbrunner

Millions of people are squandering their talents and wasting their time in jobs they don't love. They feel trapped and dissatisfied, afraid to risk their financial security to pursue their dreams. But anyone can make the leap from day job to dream job--with the right amount of knowledge, encouragement, and guts. Author, life coach, and speaker Kary Oberbrunner shows readers how to launch their dream jobs and experience the freedom to go as they please, earn as they wish, and live as they like.

His nine proven steps will help readers "jailbreak" from their day jobs without relying on an MBA, investors, or a lucky break. They'll will discover how to

· overcome self-limiting beliefs that sabotage success
· start lean and stay lean by ignoring conventional thinking
· build a dream team of experts committed to their cause
· carve out a niche and get noticed in a noisy world
· market beforehand to create critical momentum
· monetize a message to its full potential
· achieve personal clarity, competence, and confidence
· earn greater influence, impact, and income in the marketplace

Through sharing his own story and the success of others who have followed his process, Kary shows readers that anyone can turn their passion into a full-time gig.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 29, 2014

About the author

KARY OBERBRUNNER is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 14 books. As CEO of Igniting Souls® and Instant IP™ he helps abundant-minded & coachable-competent entrepreneurs PUBLISH, PROTECT, and PROMOTE their intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income so they can change the world.

An award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor, he’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, and many other major media outlets. His TEDx has been viewed over 1 million times.

As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary ignites souls: speaking internationally on a variety of topics and consulting the world's top entrepreneurs and brands regarding publishing, protecting, and promoting intellectual property.

He has several earned degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts, Masters in Divinity, and Doctorate in Transformational Leadership. He also serves as the Berry Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, where he teaches on the topics of Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing. Kary enjoys cycling, especially in the French Alps. He lives in Ohio with his wife Kelly and three children: Keegan, Isabel, and Addison.

Reviews

[Bamidele Adenipekun · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a timely one for me as I was stuck in a day job that had become a prison. I could totally relate to the Shawshank metaphor as I knew I required the right tools to dig my way out. This book was one of my best tools. The steps were laid out in a clear and easy-to-understand format readily applicable to my industry of choice. Even after I left my day job; there are tips and guidelines that still help me to execute my plans as I lay the foundation for a successful business.
If you're no longer satisfied with being in a job that you loathe, get this book and let it be your manual to transition into your dream job or business.
Unlike a lot of books out there that make outlandish claims; this is the real deal as it makes you realise that creating your dream life takes hard work and perseverance. This is a book for action-takers.

[James Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best written business books I have read. It contains a step-by-step plan to get the reader to their dream job. The reader can feel the passion and encouragement of the writer as the lessons are shared and action steps are laid out. This book will remain a part of my library and be used as a reference until my dream job is attained. I recommend this book to anyone who wants their dream job.

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book. Not super deep, but a great process to think through and ACT on. I enjoy Kary's books and processes. Get this book, and the rest of his, and take action.

[Chellie Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice for anyone who is thinking about changing careers, or taking a leap and following a dream.

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book that gives you the tools to step out of your comfort zone and embrace you true dreams. Kary maps out a plan to move out of the mondain in life and embrace your true potential.

[Rob McFarren · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good with its simplicity and practicality. Lots of good nuggets and a framework for making dreams a reality. Although there were aspects I fundamentally disagree with in its acceptance of the "what works" it nevertheless is a good book with tools that can be added to working out what needs to be done. There are other more detailed, resourceful, and comprehensive books and guides out there. It's like this book is just an appetizer and you have to buy the entree elsewhere. (Self fulfilling the plan laid out in the book)...

Again, it wasn't bad by any means and I did get several good points from it. Just a bit reductionist at times which is cloaked in the name of simplicity. I guess my definition of simplicity is different than the authors and resides more in what can be than the way things are.

[Betsy Ng · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is useful for those who felt enslaved in your current job or workplace, and hope to a dream job. To overcome the job dissatisfaction, one has to embrace the nine-step plan: 1) Design your story; 2) Design your space; 3) Design your service; 4) Create your platform; 5) Create your product; 6) Create your promotion; 7) Maintain your community; 8) Maintain your clarity; and 9) Maintain your credibility. Overall, I feel we have our choices and we choose to do what we want. Either we continue to work like a buzzing bee or work with a sense of fulfilment. We should not be prisoners at work or be enslaved by work. We should learn to move out of the norm and develop our own capabilities and have our own dream job.

[Cody Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it took me longer to complete than I wanted... the book is an amazing read! Kary puts a lot of thought into his explanations and making sure to not just give you the steps, but also examples that you will need in order to obtain your Dream Job realistically. Anybody who has ideas but does not know how to achieve them... I recommend you read this book and it will help you better understand what you need to do and where your holes are before you leave your day job.

[Matt Soderstrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to read if you are considering transitioning from a job to something more. Kary has lots of practical advice in an easy laid out manner. I am looking forward to digging into his website dayjobtodreamjob.com and see what goodies are available there.

[Ani Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book... and am on my way to my dream job :)

[Michael Levitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book belongs on your bookshelf, if you desire to truly follow your dreams, and escape the "prison" of your job. The lessons Kary lists out will guide you to reach your dreams, and freedom.