Finding Your Perfect Work: Making a Living, Creating a Life

by Paul Edwards

In this program, Paul and Sarah Edwards provide expert advice on how you can work for yourself, combining your personal goals and dreams with the practical realities of earning a meaningful and prosperous livelihood in today's economy. Whether you're just out of college and new to the job market, thinking about changing careers, or faced with downsizing, Finding Your Perfect Work will help you find your perfect work.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

Audible Audio

First published December 31, 1995

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Reviews

[Terri Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book for anyone of any age who is interested in creating a dream job based on what matters to them. I was so inspired reading the true stories of various people who had a need in their lives and filled it by starting their own small businesses (some grew huge! One man developed a software program to help a sick child and wound up producing his product for hospitals and doctors. This was just one dad at home who had a child with a medical need. Another woman who thought she was just a housewife and mother became the "poor person's Martha Stewart" when she began writing cookbooks and party books for women just like herself so she could stay home with her kids. The book is full of stories about people who needed money and found creative ways to help themselves while helping others and using their skills and talents as a launching pad. The best part is that none of this cost a fortune and info on how to fund these dreams are included. Whether your interest is dog photography, saving wildlife, or helping at-risk kids, you can turn this passion into a career right from your own home. Read the book to see how.

[Marjorie Elwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explores the realm of self-employed work. There is a huge amount of helpful information and quite a number of worksheets so that you can discover what you ought to be doing. I appreciated that part of what was explored was what people are willing to pay you for, so that you don't strike out on a path that won't be compensated. The only issue I had with it was the format: in addition to the regular text, there is more information (over-and-above that contained within the main text) listed on the sides of the page, meaning that you have to read the main text and the asides, disrupting the flow of the book.

[JP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Attempts to reconcile the philosphies of "do-what-you-love" and "do what you would be best at" by showing reader how to find the right balance -- great examples through many profiles of others who have gone out on their own to find their ideal work -- declares 6 basic styles of work personality (builder, creator, organizer, leader, improver, and problem-solver) -- relates major trends toward downsizing and benefits of independence as advantages of working for oneself -- somewhat tedious, especially the last half, but worth reading.

[Lisse]

I have checked this book out from the library over 5 times now...and that doesn't include all the renewing I have done with it. The parts I have gotten through, I have really enjoyed...it just takes some time and contemplation to really get through it and I haven't put enough effort into it...hopefully I will find more time after the beginning of the new year! I know it will be worth it.

[Leslie Truex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have for anyone looking to start a new career especially a home based career. The book has helpful tips to inventory your skills, interests and passions that can be used to create a career.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

All kinds of good ideas!