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Book Review: Building the Business of You

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The central concept of the book is what the author calls the "career mashup"   This is a career where workers merge their skills, interests, passions, and experiences in a way that fits a person's whole self. You can learn more about the book and get additional tips and career resources at the book's website. 

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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As I neared the end of writing my first book , Find Your Courage , I decided it was time to see whether I could find a publisher. Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. We think this is an outstanding book,” they said. Bah humbug, I thought.

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Book Review: Thriving in the Gig Economy

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"How to capitalize and compete in the new world of work" is the tagline for the book Thriving in the Gig Economy.   The book starts with an excellent overview of the gig economy. There's also an in-depth review of many of the key gig economy studies. and how they differ. and how they differ. setting prices.

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5 Decision-Making Books to Help You Combat Analysis Paralysis

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That is why we have assembled a list of 5 excellent books to guide you in becoming more confident and decisive. Published in June 2021, Fear Less is a followup to Grange’s 2020 book, Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself. But it is part of the Self-Learning Management Series, and further titles are worth browsing.

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A New Book Explores How Embracing Uncertainty Helps You Develop a Growth Mindset

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Zach Klein, co-founder of Vimeo, recalls learning this lesson the hard way. “In Chouinard summarized his approach in his inspiring manifesto, Let My People Go Surfing : “I learned at a young age that it’s better to invent your own game, then you can always be the winner.”. Reprinted by permission of Harvard Business Review Press.

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7 Customer Service Books to Help You Level Up Your Business

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To help you get a handle on things, we’ve created categories for the seven best customer service books in print today. His book guides you step by step through his proven formula to build your own customer-focused team. Each step of the way, you learn to improve overall user experience, lower costs and retain your clients.

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Anyone Can Learn Sales—Here’s Where to Start

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In fact, you might want to review this list and keep it in mind the next time you find yourself on the client end of a selling situation. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn just by observation. What matters is that selling skills are there to be learned. What was it? Was it the way they held the product?

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