Rethink Your Career by Maxwell, Joanna -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Author’s Note Dedication Contents Foreword by Ray Martin AM Is this book for you? Introduction Section 1: Reimagine

Chapter 1: Reimagining work for people over 50

The new life course Redefining life and work stages The dangers of stereotyping How old is ‘old’? 50 is the new 50 Late bloomers Is retirement dead?

Chapter 2: The ‘big five’ types of work

Encore careers Same–same but different Starting a business Giving back Land that job Portfolios

Chapter 3: Creative ways to look at your future

What does success mean to you? It’s all one pond Interesting trends

Chapter 4: Creative ways to look at your past

The value of stories

Section 2: Review

Chapter 5: Know yourself

Essential information Interests and firelighters If you can’t find your passion, are you doomed? Purpose

Chapter 6: Taking stock

What are your talents? What are your strengths? Overusing strengths and ignoring relevant weaknesses What are your skills? Psychometric assessments

Chapter 7: Past lives

Sparking joy 10,000 hours Values

Chapter 8: Money and more

Five functions of work Finances Identity

Section 3: Research

Chapter 9: New directions

Work and life role models Showstoppers Context

Chapter 10: Experiments

Brain stuff Work experiments and investigations Are you a design thinker?

Chapter 11: Decisions

Collage The power of three Decision-making tips The danger of no decision

Section 4: Redesign

Chapter 12: Some practicalities

Tips for everyone Tips for business start-ups Giving back Job hunting Résumés Interview tips Telling tales

Chapter 13: Time for action

Step 1: What do I want? Step 2: Where am I now? Step 3: How will I get there? Step 4: How will I keep momentum? Personal environments Personal brand Networking

Chapter 14: Showstoppers

The inner critic Procrastination Anxiety Limiting beliefs Transitions

Chapter 15: It’s a wrap

Be committed Last words

Endnotes Resources Acknowledgements Index About the Author Praise Copyright