Editorial Review:
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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Customer Reviews
Average Customer Rating: 
Inspiring but...  2008-08-25
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  2008-08-06
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."
Great Inspiration 2008-08-05
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I found it to be a great tool to kick start ideas about which direction to head after I lost my job. As the author says, being fired (or laid off)can be the greatest thing that ever happened to you! The book is very engaging and I didn't want to put it down. I am now re-reading it for a second time to let his ideas sink in a little deeper. It definitely gives you a LOT to think about, and to examine within yourself. GREAT BOOK!
Charge Up Your Batteries and Exit the 9-5 Rut 2008-07-02
Along with Ernie Zelinsky's book Real Success Without a Real Job: There Is No Life Like It!, this is one of the best books on how to leave the 9-5 world and make it on your own. Miller clearly explains how changes in the workplace, driven particularly by technology and the new global economy, result in no guarantees for anyone. The opportunities to strike out on your own are endless; it's a matter of knowing your own strengths and interests, and good planning, to find a niche where you can prosper beyond what you currently earn. The key is to focus on results rather than time, and to find a stream of residual income that will pay you while you sleep.
Filled with real life examples of Miller's clients who broke away from the office cubicle, No More Mondays offers hope via practical advise and business wisdom. The last chapter is filled with ample resources for anyone wishing to follow this different path. Highly recommended.
No More Mondays - Great Read 2008-07-01
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