Own your future : how to think like an entrepreneur and thrive in an unpredictable economy

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It used to be that if you studied and worked hard, you could be assured of an extremely satisfying career. But in a world of constant layoffs and dying industries, it has become increasingly difficult to ""plan"" your way to success. Own Your Future shows how to apply the same approach successful entrepreneurs use to maneuver in an unpredictable economy. Instead of picturing your perfect career and working backwards, simply begin with the direction you want to go and take a small step. Then evaluate the lessons you learn from that first step, build on them, and take another step in your desire.  Read more... Cover CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION: "We Love the Idea. It's Just Too Darn Depressing to Publish." SECTION I: DID THE EARTH MOVE? YES. IT DID. CHAPTER 1: Why Everyone Will Have to Become an Entrepreneur CHAPTER 2: What Happened? CHAPTER 3: Don't Bring a Knife to a Gunfight SECTION II: GET OUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS, DEAR CHAPTER 4: Begin Moving Toward What You Want CHAPTER 5: Obstacles Welcome SECTION III: WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? CHAPTER 6: Choosing Between Love and Money CHAPTER 7: Creating Your Own Job. SECTION IV: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR (HOW TO THINK AND ACT ENTREPRENEURIALLY WITHOUT STARTING A BUSINESS)CHAPTER 8: Practice Outside of Work CHAPTER 9: Using the Act. Learn. Build. Repeat. (ALBR) Model to Find a Job CHAPTER 10: You Must Remember This: Concluding Thoughts APPENDIX A: Teaching the ALBR Model APPENDIX B: Using ALBR in the Public Sector INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z ABOUT THE AUTHORS FREE SAMPLE CHAPTER FROM THE ECONOMY OF YOU BY KIMBERLY PALMER.