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No, You Can't be an Astronaut: Why You Shouldn't Follow Your Dreams and What to do Instead
Follow your dreams and you’ll never work a day in your life. Because that field’s not hiring.
"No, You Can’t be an Astronaut" is a realistic and research-based guide to the world of work today. From the rise of remote work and the gig economy, to the devaluing of higher education, this book takes an unflinching look at the new landscape of work in the post-pandemic world. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and real-world examples, "No, You Can’t be an Astronaut" is a must-read for anyone looking to start a new career or stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving job market.
The 4th edition contains updated self-assessments and over 145 references.
"No, You Can’t be an Astronaut" is a realistic and research-based guide to the world of work today. From the rise of remote work and the gig economy, to the devaluing of higher education, this book takes an unflinching look at the new landscape of work in the post-pandemic world. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and real-world examples, "No, You Can’t be an Astronaut" is a must-read for anyone looking to start a new career or stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving job market.
The 4th edition contains updated self-assessments and over 145 references.
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2023
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February 13, 2023
This is a book primarily for students and it is students and those whom assist them that will find this book the most useful. That is not to say that others would not find value in the work, just that probably half the book will be of little to no use to you.
Some would argue that the information in the book is a lot of plain common sense and they would be correct, however, sometimes common sense is not all that common where certain knowledge is lacking. A wise person once said, You can’t know what you don’t know, You can only know that you do not know everything.
As on top of everything as I appeared to be when I was a high school upper classman, having a book like this would have been a huge help to me. The fact that I appeared to be so on the ball did not show the honest fact that I had NO adult in my life giving me any of that common sense that I didn’t know I didn’t know and would have helped me so very much.
In addition, and this is what I think would help everyone that picks up this book looking for direction, there are a lot of resources provided in the book. So you have the option to investigate further those things that do interest you, such as skills and talent assessments and personality tests. Furthermore, the topics and information in the book could lead you on your own knowledge journey by giving things to think about that you didn’t think about before.
* I received a free copy to give an honest review.
Some would argue that the information in the book is a lot of plain common sense and they would be correct, however, sometimes common sense is not all that common where certain knowledge is lacking. A wise person once said, You can’t know what you don’t know, You can only know that you do not know everything.
As on top of everything as I appeared to be when I was a high school upper classman, having a book like this would have been a huge help to me. The fact that I appeared to be so on the ball did not show the honest fact that I had NO adult in my life giving me any of that common sense that I didn’t know I didn’t know and would have helped me so very much.
In addition, and this is what I think would help everyone that picks up this book looking for direction, there are a lot of resources provided in the book. So you have the option to investigate further those things that do interest you, such as skills and talent assessments and personality tests. Furthermore, the topics and information in the book could lead you on your own knowledge journey by giving things to think about that you didn’t think about before.
* I received a free copy to give an honest review.
December 6, 2023
Good little book for college students or soon to be college students
Lots of tips and references that are really useful esp in the seeking employment chapters. Good things for young adults to learn without finding out the hard way.
Lots of tips and references that are really useful esp in the seeking employment chapters. Good things for young adults to learn without finding out the hard way.
June 24, 2025
Realistic cynicism
The tone is melodramatically sardonic, however it's grounded and reminds the reader that results are a key component of risk assessment.
The tone is melodramatically sardonic, however it's grounded and reminds the reader that results are a key component of risk assessment.
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