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Is Your Job Making You “Stupid”?

Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.

But maybe you’re one of the many who have gotten caught up in thinking work is just something you do to support your weekends. Work is that necessary evil, a means to an end, or just a curse from God. You probably take your role of providing for yourself and those depending on you seriously. But you don’t expect to enjoy your work—you just do what has to be done.

Only now you’re seeing that even loyalty and dependability bring no guarantees. Lately you’ve seen coworkers who have been let go after years of faithful service. Perhaps your entire industryhas been shaken by outsourcing or changing technology. Maybe you’re tired of the long commute and being tied to your desk when you know you could make your own hours and still be productive. You may have ideas stirring that you think could create new income and time freedom.

But here comes another Monday. Maybe feeling trapped is just the reality of the way things are. Doesn’t everyone dread Mondays? Doesn’t every responsible person just bury their dreams and passions in exchange for getting a paycheck?

Absolutely not! All of us, no matter how old we are or what kind of work we’re doing, can learn to bring the same excitement to our jobs that we bring to whatever we love to do on our days off. I believe that each one of us can pursue work that is a reflection of our best selves—a true fulfillment of our callings.

No More Mondays will show you that meaningful work really is within your grasp. And once you’ve opened the door and seen all the exciting career opportunities that await you—whether you decide to revolutionize your current job or launch a new career altogether—you’ll find you can’t go back to the old way of working.”

From No More Mondays

For everyone who dreads going to work on Monday mornings, inspiring advice on how to find fulfilling work in an uncertain age.

Do you hate Mondays?

If so, what's keeping you at your current job?

If you said a steady paycheck and the promise of a secure retirement, then you're in for a big disappointment. In today's volatile economy, there is nothing safe about punching the clock for a job you hate.

As beloved talk-show host and bestselling author Dan Miller reveals, the only way to find true security is by following your calling and then finding or creating work that matches that calling and passion.

No More Mondays’s practical, inspirational advice speaks to people looking for guidance on how to launch a new career or business, those who want to stay in their current jobs and give the old 9-to-5 model a twenty-first-century makeover, and managers desperate to understand the way people want to work today. For all of them, Dan Miller's message is loud and clear: If you're one of those people who dread going to work on Mondays, do something about it!

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Inspiring with a New Twist!

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This book is inspiring offering a new perspective on approaching work rather than just the same old job & career books. He offers a lot of ideas on different ways to think about doing what you love and be able to earn a living doing those things. I've read all of Dan Miller's materials and been part of the 48 Days community. If he were touting MLM and get rich quick, I would have given it about 2 seconds. I've read all the materials only because he offers such valuable insights, tips and tools by which to see things through a new lense, a different perspective rather than the same old, tired career advice of 1000 other books.

I should've bought two copies of 4 Hour Work Week instead	Customer Rating:
What a dud! Another reviewer that categorized this as milk vs. meat has it right. I'm tempted to take my copy back for a refund. If you want to read a book that has real substance on the topic of self-employment, try Timothy Ferriss's "The Four Hour Workweek." Also, the international bestseller, "The 80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch provides sound insight for tapping into your talents.

Chicken Soup for the Would-Be Entrepreneur

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Author Dan Miller offers an inspiring and practical pep talk for those who want to escape the corporate rat race and pursue a path of entrepreneurship. The book title is drawn from the universal feeling of dread that so many workers feel on Sunday night, heading back to the office. Miller flavors his chapters with a Christian perspective on finding your purpose. Some might find this out of place and a turn-off; I did not. His aim is to stimulate thinking about alternatives to the "conventional" corporate path, paths that can lead to a greater sense of meaning through work and even more money. What I found best about "No More Mondays" was the concepts of and distinction between linear income and residual income,. The former is swapping hours for dollars. The latter involves developing intellectual property and content which you can sell again and again and again. If you are considering career changes or are at a career crossroads - or want to see how to view yourself as You, Inc. - I would recommend "No More Mondays."

Inspiring but...	Customer Rating:
I liked this book. I found it inspiring, motivating. However, there wasn't enough "how to" stuff for me. To get out of the corporate mentality is tough. Some specific guidance would be helpful.

Excellent for those needing a push

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I want to specifically address those reviews that say this book is "all milk, no meat." I couldn't disagree more. I think there may be a misunderstanding about the point of this book. The point really is to give you encouragement to look for truly fulfilling work. However if you're extremely unaware of who you are and what brings you joy in life, then I suggest you figure that out first. How can any book tell you, in detail, what your life's work is supposed to be? The best it can do is give you encouragement and a few pointers on where to look or where to start. The rest really is up to you. In the words of the ancient Greeks, "Know Thyself."