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The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career
WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Take control of your happiness and fulfillment with a monumental restart in your career. It’s never too late to redefine yourself and your priorities. In this guide to changing your career and your life, Jason Tartick, a motivational business speaker, investment banker, life coach and host of “Trading Secrets” podcast, shares clear action steps to help you define and achieve your vision of financial, professional, and emotional success. If you’re feeling lost in your pursuit of finding happiness within yourself, your career, or your personal life, The Restart Roadmap is perfect for you. This book will help This guide will restart your approach to success - one that aligns your mind, drive, and passion and leads to the ultimate fulfillment you seek.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published April 5, 2022
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September 30, 2022
(Listened to on audiobook) There were a few good tidbits surrounding career change and not to stay in a job that makes you unhappy. However, there were SO many name drops of famous people and “Bachelor Nation” people. Plus a lot of talking about his experience on the Bachelor. I should’ve known better but it was almost completely unrelatable.
April 6, 2022
I was so excited to read this book by Jason Tartick. He has turned around his life from a suit and tie guy to running his own business and writing his own book. It was so interesting to see his views and thoughts on things and how to restart!
March 7, 2022
Like many who will read this book, I know Jason Tartick from his time on The Bachelorette. He is absolutely one of my favorite people who has ever been on this reality franchise. I wanted to read this book due to that, but also because I have loved the videos I have seen from him regarding finance, business, and the stock market. He knows how to break it down for people like me, who don't live in that world but want to learn more.
This book was like that. There was so much valuable information, but I didn't feel like I was reading some boring business book filled with jargon. It was relatable, helpful to the everyday reader, and applicable to lots of areas in life. There were a lot of actionable and specific tips and tools. It wasn't just theoretical or fluff. He broke it down and related the ideas and tips to actual situations. The Restart Roadmap really gave me a lot to think about. I plan on buying it when it comes out to have it on hand to review specific sections as needed.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. And thank you, Jason, for writing such an inspiring and helpful book!
This book was like that. There was so much valuable information, but I didn't feel like I was reading some boring business book filled with jargon. It was relatable, helpful to the everyday reader, and applicable to lots of areas in life. There were a lot of actionable and specific tips and tools. It wasn't just theoretical or fluff. He broke it down and related the ideas and tips to actual situations. The Restart Roadmap really gave me a lot to think about. I plan on buying it when it comes out to have it on hand to review specific sections as needed.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. And thank you, Jason, for writing such an inspiring and helpful book!
May 6, 2024
There was not a lot of major insight to be gained from this, too many broad topics covered and not much of anything covered in depth. Too much talk of 'the bachelor' and more of a memoir of all his accomplishments thus far. Book can be summed up as follows - don't stay where you aren't happy, be flexible, figure out what is important to you, talk about money/salaries all the time, negotiate negotiate negotiate, have confidence, figure out what you are good at and capitalize on it. Maybe this would have been more relatable if my job field was different but I still don't think there's anything revolutionary to be found here.
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April 19, 2022Came for Jason Tartick because, hi, it’s Jason Tartick. Stayed for the book itself. You know when you read a book written by a celeb you’ve heard speak a whole bunch of times and you can just picture their voice as you read (without listening to the audiobook)? That’s how I felt the whole time. Easy to digest content. Good resources. Nothing revelatory in terms of “oh wow, never thought of that” - BUT, I enjoyed it nonetheless!
April 12, 2022
Jason presented what sometimes many consider difficult concepts in a simple and efficient way that allows the reader to easily follow along and fully grasp the material! Great read some excellent resources!
December 2, 2025
Did not read this book with any intention of looking for a career restart as I am just starting my career, but still had lots of great insight on what to look for and consider as I start my career. Also enjoyed getting to learn a bit more about Jason and his career prior to the Bachelorette!
January 31, 2023
Great ideas, just not super relevant to my career in healthcare. Read it as a fan of Jason and enjoyed that part of it.
July 17, 2023
In The Restart Roadmap, Jason Tartick helped readers to redefine their life and make a fresh start in their career paths. He shared how he climbed the ladder of success in the financial corporation field and he would move whoever they wanted him to go where he could still get promotion and benefits. He begins the book by sharing his battle with anxiety and he literally felt his heartbeat speed up. He was in a meeting with his senior banker and junior banker with other top clients. He shared how this led to him feeling like he was in a career prison Monday thru Friday. He was following a script and in a rut. His only day of feeling completely free was on Saturday’s and he was free to be himself. Cause on Sunday’s he was battling anxiety of what was coming next. He was living his life in the 14.3% of every week and this equal to 11.3 years. This book’s goal is to assist readers in restarting their lives and getting their career’s back on track on how they want to live their lives. He explored 8 key strategies throughout the book. One of the things, he looked at was the topic of where you should live and exploring the issues, we tend to take into account the money factor.
In the book, he explained how made a spot on the Bachelorette and how he approached his banker’s higher ups with a letter stating how he wanted to take a leave and go on the show. They allowed him to use his time off and go on the show. He also opened up about how we must be very careful with our commitments and being overly loyal and how it can come back to bite us. He explained how if we are a W-2 employee we have no power and it's all up to our employer. He also was very honest with how he was fired from the banker’s field whenever his girlfriend, Kaitlyn made a comment about their sex life on her podcast. It had to be deleted by the network. In the end, his “almost ten years of banking, 7 relocation, and nine nearly perfect performance reviews meant nothing.” He was able to negotiate a fair exit plan.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is wanting a new start in their career. I immensely was shocked to read about how only 37% of people will ask for a raise. This is mind blowing to me. I really enjoyed the topic of negotiating and knowing what our worth is. I liked how he explored body language, the secrets of the hiring process, and how to stand out and get noticed. All of the topics were beneficial in learning about to restart your life and seeking a new career path if that’s what you are wanting. I’m not a huge fan of the Bachelorette or Bachelor in general so I didn’t know how I would like this book. But I felt the author was very knowledgeable in the field of business and he was trying to help readers to get a fresh start. This discussed some of the TV show but it was mainly focused on assisting readers in restarting their careers.
"I received this book free from the publisher, HarperCollins my honest review.”
In the book, he explained how made a spot on the Bachelorette and how he approached his banker’s higher ups with a letter stating how he wanted to take a leave and go on the show. They allowed him to use his time off and go on the show. He also opened up about how we must be very careful with our commitments and being overly loyal and how it can come back to bite us. He explained how if we are a W-2 employee we have no power and it's all up to our employer. He also was very honest with how he was fired from the banker’s field whenever his girlfriend, Kaitlyn made a comment about their sex life on her podcast. It had to be deleted by the network. In the end, his “almost ten years of banking, 7 relocation, and nine nearly perfect performance reviews meant nothing.” He was able to negotiate a fair exit plan.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is wanting a new start in their career. I immensely was shocked to read about how only 37% of people will ask for a raise. This is mind blowing to me. I really enjoyed the topic of negotiating and knowing what our worth is. I liked how he explored body language, the secrets of the hiring process, and how to stand out and get noticed. All of the topics were beneficial in learning about to restart your life and seeking a new career path if that’s what you are wanting. I’m not a huge fan of the Bachelorette or Bachelor in general so I didn’t know how I would like this book. But I felt the author was very knowledgeable in the field of business and he was trying to help readers to get a fresh start. This discussed some of the TV show but it was mainly focused on assisting readers in restarting their careers.
"I received this book free from the publisher, HarperCollins my honest review.”
June 23, 2025
I received this book as a Sweepstakes winner here on Goodreads. I took the book to work because I thought it might give me strategies or inspiration for working with my at-risk students but I didn't gt very far in reading it before it got buried on my desk. I rediscovered it when packing to move locations and read it all in a few days.
It is an easy read but I'm not looking to make any career changes or reset my life so it didn't really speak to me. I'm aware of the Bachelor TV series and watched it in the beginning but haven't watched it for years. Jason was on one of the shows - which was interesting, but I feel like he mentioned it one or two times too many.
Even so, I did pick up a couple of tips about negotiation. The key is to offer value before you ask for anything. I applied the strategy to a sales pitch for an organization I volunteer with. We're having a fundraiser and I was soliciting donations and selling sponsorships. First I told them what I could provide for them in the future, then I let them know about the event, asked about the donation as free advertising for them, and also mentioned the sponsorships. To my surprise, they agreed to donate AND buy two different levels of sponsorship!
So I think there's a little something for everyone in this book and it is a quick and easy read so what have you got to lose?
It is an easy read but I'm not looking to make any career changes or reset my life so it didn't really speak to me. I'm aware of the Bachelor TV series and watched it in the beginning but haven't watched it for years. Jason was on one of the shows - which was interesting, but I feel like he mentioned it one or two times too many.
Even so, I did pick up a couple of tips about negotiation. The key is to offer value before you ask for anything. I applied the strategy to a sales pitch for an organization I volunteer with. We're having a fundraiser and I was soliciting donations and selling sponsorships. First I told them what I could provide for them in the future, then I let them know about the event, asked about the donation as free advertising for them, and also mentioned the sponsorships. To my surprise, they agreed to donate AND buy two different levels of sponsorship!
So I think there's a little something for everyone in this book and it is a quick and easy read so what have you got to lose?
October 25, 2025
The authors story feels too detached from the average person for this to be useful. Even setting aside his reality television experience bringing too much uniqueness to his biases, his career before that wasn’t relatable or average. He was already in a high success position. If you’re a highly successful person who is able to get within spitting distance of the head of your company, this book might be useful to you, though I still doubt it. At the end of the day if you are entry-level, neurodivergent, and/or a minority the author has no place advising you on your career.
Rant: Most average people are viewed as more expendable by their employers. He uses the statistic that only 30% of people ask for raises, as if the other 70% of people would ever even be in the same room as the person capable of making the decision to give them a raise. A cashier’s district manager is the highest up the chain they’re likely to meet without promotion, that person doesn’t decide individual salaries. They don’t ask for raises because they’d be ignored, given false hope, told to work harder, laughed at, or fired. There is always an excuse a manager can give an entry-level employee for why they can’t have a raise.
Rant: Most average people are viewed as more expendable by their employers. He uses the statistic that only 30% of people ask for raises, as if the other 70% of people would ever even be in the same room as the person capable of making the decision to give them a raise. A cashier’s district manager is the highest up the chain they’re likely to meet without promotion, that person doesn’t decide individual salaries. They don’t ask for raises because they’d be ignored, given false hope, told to work harder, laughed at, or fired. There is always an excuse a manager can give an entry-level employee for why they can’t have a raise.
July 12, 2024
Not terrible, but not as good as I had hoped
While Jason Tartick's rise to fame/popularity was interesting, his experience is not something I consider as expertise in his writing this book. Having said that, I do think he makes some good points and offers good advice. Sadly, it as been a few days since I finished listening to this book and I'm struggling to recall any specific take-aways other than the general 'if you don't like what you are doing, determine what you want to do (easier said than done for many/most people?) and make a strategy for shifting into that role (again, nice advice but the reality of doing this for many people is very difficult - Jason benefited greatly from his good looks, personality, connections, and some fortunate breaks, which is not to say that he isn't highly focused, motivated, and puts in a lot of effort to accomplish his goals). Overall, not one of my recommended books. I borrowed the audio version of this book from my library using the Libby app.
While Jason Tartick's rise to fame/popularity was interesting, his experience is not something I consider as expertise in his writing this book. Having said that, I do think he makes some good points and offers good advice. Sadly, it as been a few days since I finished listening to this book and I'm struggling to recall any specific take-aways other than the general 'if you don't like what you are doing, determine what you want to do (easier said than done for many/most people?) and make a strategy for shifting into that role (again, nice advice but the reality of doing this for many people is very difficult - Jason benefited greatly from his good looks, personality, connections, and some fortunate breaks, which is not to say that he isn't highly focused, motivated, and puts in a lot of effort to accomplish his goals). Overall, not one of my recommended books. I borrowed the audio version of this book from my library using the Libby app.
April 19, 2023
This is undoubtedly the best “self help” book I’ve ever read. Overall, I loved it and definitely recommend.
On the positive side:
- it didn’t give me a menty b at all
- it was thought provoking, helpful, motivating, and inspiring
- it was written in an entertaining and easy to understand way
- the tasks were useful
On the constructive criticism side:
- this is easy for him to say because he did something drastic and is successful / known so he had something to fall back on
- it only mentions people who are successful
- the tasks could use more detail
On the positive side:
- it didn’t give me a menty b at all
- it was thought provoking, helpful, motivating, and inspiring
- it was written in an entertaining and easy to understand way
- the tasks were useful
On the constructive criticism side:
- this is easy for him to say because he did something drastic and is successful / known so he had something to fall back on
- it only mentions people who are successful
- the tasks could use more detail
March 24, 2023
When I started this book I was in my job for 12 years and found myself thinking I wasn’t going to finish because I was happy and not seeking a change or restart. Fast forward 5 days later and I found myself laid off and needing to consume more content in the book. Happy I didn’t return it and kept going because I didn’t know how much I’d need the advice when I was ready to discard the book.
March 27, 2023
DNF Audiobook at 50%
I wasn’t getting much out of it. I felt like half autobiography half advice on how you can potentially get the most out of your career. But it wasn’t relatable to me. It only seemed relatable if you work in some kind of corporate setting. And I’m not looking to do the types of things suggested in the book either. Wasn’t worth spending anymore time with.
I wasn’t getting much out of it. I felt like half autobiography half advice on how you can potentially get the most out of your career. But it wasn’t relatable to me. It only seemed relatable if you work in some kind of corporate setting. And I’m not looking to do the types of things suggested in the book either. Wasn’t worth spending anymore time with.
May 7, 2023
Slay Jason! Concise and effective arguments throughout the entire book. Very relatable at this point in my life and refreshingly authentic. Overflowing with passion. Recommend ladiez !
Obvi respect Jason for differentiating himself and his brand from the bachelor franchise stigma that usually follows contestants after their stint.
Obvi respect Jason for differentiating himself and his brand from the bachelor franchise stigma that usually follows contestants after their stint.
January 9, 2024
🥲 I LOVE Jason and his podcast but didn’t find very much value or education from this book at all. I’m currently between jobs and was so excited to learn from it but it is incredibly basic. If you’re looking for your first job or negotiating your first raise I would maybe consider it (which is why it got 3 stars) but definitely not for most professionals IMO
July 26, 2023
I found this book interesting. I like that it was short and to the point. This is one of the better self help books I have read. I agreed with the content (not always the case with these books) and like the format. It kept me interested and didn't find myself bored.
April 1, 2024
Listened to this book. Got about halfway thru. Honestly my respect went down once I found out he was on the bachelor or bachelorette (idk which, I don’t watch either lol)
I thought this would be like actually useful info but I think it’s only popular bcus he was on that tv show not bcus he has useful information to share.
I thought this would be like actually useful info but I think it’s only popular bcus he was on that tv show not bcus he has useful information to share.
May 7, 2024
A great overview of career planning. Similar to most books but I think this is a good book for younger career professionals. Swearing doesn’t bother me but this book may not be right for people who don’t like a few s and f words. 😉
August 23, 2024
It is a short book with the same story reiterated over and over again. The writing style is boring and I could not finish this book. Originally I got it for guidance in finding my next career, instead I was bored and couldn't find the takeaway.
April 22, 2022
I listened to this in Audible and enjoyed hearing the author. Great mix of information and gossip. ❤️
June 20, 2022
Not super relevant for a SAHM, entrepreneur, or early retiree (FIRE), but interesting and would probably recommend for someone on the corporate ladder.
June 21, 2022
Well done Jason! Could be a life-changing book for some. Well constructed, full of great information and he actually coaches you up for this significant change! Highly recommended.
October 18, 2022
It really wasn’t my kind of book. However, the parts I took away were thinking of the ways that I am valuable to the places that I serve and to make sure I value that.
July 20, 2024
Probs a 3.5 - listened as audiobook for free on Spotify and it was an easy listen
July 23, 2024
Full disclosure my wife purchased this book for me and I was hesitant to read it.
That being said I found the book to have sound advice on selling yourself in the business world!
That being said I found the book to have sound advice on selling yourself in the business world!
September 17, 2024
love Jason’s content but this felt a bit unrelatable
January 2, 2025
Well written and incredibly thorough.
April 13, 2022
I had high hopes for this book as I am a huge fan of Jason but I was let down by how basic and rudimentary it was. I also hate when a book is finished at 82%.
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