• From Paycheck to Purpose

  • The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love
  • By: Ken Coleman
  • Narrated by: Ken Coleman
  • Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (268 ratings)

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From Paycheck to Purpose

By: Ken Coleman
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Work isn't supposed to be a four-letter word!

Does the work you do matter to you? Are you unsure what you want to do for a living? Are you in the right place but looking to advance? No matter where you are in your career, you were born to do work you love.

National best-selling author and career expert Ken Coleman was stuck in an unfulfilling career until he realized he didn’t have to be. In his latest book, he draws on what he learned from his own 10-year journey, as well as from coaching thousands of others, to walk you through the seven stages to discovering and doing meaningful work. Relevant to any job or industry, you’ll learn step-by-step how to:

  1. Get Clear on the work you were uniquely made to do and why.
  2. Get Qualified to do the work you were created for.
  3. Get Connected with the right people who can open the doors to your dream.
  4. Get Started by overcoming the emotions and mistakes that often hold people back.
  5. Get Promoted by developing winning habits and traits.
  6. Get Your Dream Job by doing work you love and accomplishing results that matter to you.
  7. Give Yourself Away by expanding the dream to leave a legacy.

This is your moment. You are needed, and you were made to contribute. It’s time to exit the daily grind and use your talents to start living your dream once and for all.

©2021 Ramsey Press (P)2021 Ramsey Press

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Great stuff

It’s wasn’t earth-shattering, but it was undoubtedly worth the read. Ken offered loads of helpful advice, useful tips, and valuable perspective on important topics related to career, mission, and purpose. I don’t regret the purchase.

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Great attitude toward work life!

I wish I had heard this philosophy towards work in my early 20's. As a business owner in my 50's, I look back and see that Ken's words are spot on not only for myself but for the many employees that have come and gone over the years. Good Job, Ken.

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For employees, not entrepreneurs.

I really thought this book would speak to discovering ways in our existing work to find more purpose in giving of ourselves to the people we serve. Instead, the book concentrates on people who are dissatisfied with their current work and looking to make a complete change in what they do in order to find purpose. It's about acquiring your dream job, not finding more purpose in what you do already, and certainly not self-employment or small business ownership.

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From Paycheck To Purpose

I've been wanting to listen to this book for awhile! Finally did. it was alright I guess. I am currently at my dream job and it feels so good! I think Ken Coleman knows what he's talking about when it comes to finding and doing work that you are passionate about and that makes a difference!! I would say if you can get this book during the $10 sale @ ramseysolutions.com go ahead and get it and read it (or listen to it) They have them sales every so often! It's probably worth 10 bucks! Especially if you don't like your current job and are considering a career change.

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Key points

This book had some great key points that hit home but I felt like it got too fluffy by giving long and many stories.

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Great Book, Thank you

Great Book, Really Helpful in Life. Great Advices, We'll definitely read it again. Thank you

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Excellent

This book was excellent. I really enjoyed and encouraged everyone to listen to this book.

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Recommended

I was both challenged and encouraged by this book. Need to re-listen with a notebook ready, at some points his activities are worth writing out. A great pause-and-reflect tool. I would recommend this book to anyone who has plateaued or has begun to feel stuck or dissatisfied in their current career situation/life. Coleman writes (and reads) passionately and compassionately.

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Great guidance for youth

Thorough prep for all those floundering in dead-end jobs. Well delivered message. Highly recommended for adolescents.

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Great Advice to Move Forward

Ken always has great advice With step-by-step ways to change to propell your life forward.

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