Work Passion

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Renyi Hong theorizes the notion of being "passionate about your work" as an affective project that encourages people to endure trying situations like unemployment, job change, repetitive and menial labor, and freelancing. Not simply a subject of aspiration, passion has been deployed as a means to build resilience and mend disappointments with our experiences of work. Tracking the rise of passion in nineteenth-century management to trends like gamification, coworking, and unemployment insurance, Hong argues that the ideal of passionate work sustains a condition of cruel optimism.

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In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love. Some are paid well for their work, others not at all; some found their paths at very young ages, others later in life; many overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them. Many of these stories have never been published or broadcast by StoryCorps until now.

Seize the chance to be extraordinary. Who has made the biggest difference in your life? Whose words and actions have uplifted and motivated you to excel? Chances are it was someone like Fred the Postman -- so outstanding in his service that Mark Sanborn realized this mail carrier could be an...

On Fire at Work flies in the face of other books on workplace culture by showing that employee engagement isn't the ultimate goal - it's merely the starting point. Top-tier leaders of the world's best places to work reveal their best-practice strategies for getting employees to work harder, perform better, and stay longer. On Fire at Work features examples and original stories from exclusive personal interviews with over 25 founders/CEOs/presidents of companies like Marriott, Siemens, and many more!

Over the course of her sixty-five-year career, the longest of any female filmmaker, Agnes Varda (1928-2019) wrote and directed some of the most acclaimed films of her era. She helped to define the French New Wave, inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, and was recognized with major awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film Festivals, as well as an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards. In this lively biography, Carrie Rickey explores the "complicated passions" that informed Varda's charmed life and indelible work.

From the author of Popular Economics comes a surprisingly sunny projection of America's future job market. Forget the doomsday predictions of sour-faced nostalgists who say automation and globalization will take away your dream job. The job market is only going to get better and better, according to economist John Tamny, who argues in The End of Work that the greatest gift of prosperity, beyond freedom from painful want, is the existence of work that is interesting.

Are you tired of working for someone else, dreaming of a business you can build with your own hands—and your own creativity? Ignite Your Passion isn’t just a guidebook—it’s a spark, a matchstick, and a roaring fire for entrepreneurs ready to take control of their future. Whether you’re a total beginner or a hobbyist with a dusty laser engraver sitting in your garage, this book walks you step-by-step through transforming a passion into profit. You’ll learn the tools, techniques, and trade secrets that successful laser engraving businesses use every day—from selecting the right ...

Unveil the mysteries of what you're truly meant to do in life with the thrilling eBook, "Find Your Calling." This transformative piece offers a roadmap to uncovering your unique purpose and passions, seamlessly guiding you through an introspective journey of self-discovery. Dive into the compelling opening chapter, "The Call for Meaning," and begin exploring the profound desire for purpose-driven work. With "Unlocking Yourself," you'll embark on a journey of self-assessment, unearthing passions and interests you may never have acknowledged before. Harmonizing your intuition and career ...

Do you want to turn poker into a profitable skill rather than just a game of chance? Imagine playing with confidence, making strategic decisions, and dominating the table—whether live or online. This book is your roadmap to poker mastery. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand hand selection or an experienced player ready to fine-tune advanced strategies like Small Ball, this guide provides everything you need to take your game to the next level. Learn to identify your opponents, calculate pot odds, and manage your bankroll like a pro. What separates winning players from the rest?

We live in a world full of contentment when it comes to the spiritual things of God. We don’t mind showing up for Church and checking our boxes. Going to church can be good for our business, and we can make some connections with the people in the community. But where is our passion for God and the things of God? Are we committed to the call of God? Are we focused on Kingdom work? Is our faith growing? Sit Down At His Table, Dennis Taylor provides encouraging words to motivate you in your walk with the Lord. He uses scripture and personal insights to inspire you to dig into the endless ...

When it comes to marriage these days, anything goes. No wonder you can find a book on marriage from every perspective - or no perspective. How can you experience a great marriage that lasts? What works? This audiobook answers that question by shining a light on the biblical design for marriage. In a world of sexual and relational confusion, isn't it time to consult the One who created marriage?

Discover a joyful and engaged retirement in just a few months, even if you're not sure where to start or feel overwhelmed by change. Are you struggling to redefine your identity post-career? Does the idea of social isolation or adjusting to a new routine fill you with anxiety? Are you searching for a new purpose without the anchors of work-driven goals? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many women find themselves facing these challenges, but with the guidance found in this book, the path to a joyful retirement is clearer than you think. Retirement For Women...

Feeling miserable with your job, but can’t bring yourself to quit? Deep down inside, you know that your current job doesn’t fit you. Every morning, you felt drained and unmotivated to go to work. Every night, you couldn’t sleep because you kept thinking about the problems you have to face the next day. Difficult co-workers and management, negative work environment, meaningless tasks, long working hours, and tight deadlines. Your unfulfilling job is making you feel depressed and killing your soul slowly day by day. But yet, you can’t leave your position. What is stopping you from ...

Damien Sinclair is a force of nature, the beauty of a sunset over the ocean while capable of devastating hurricane-strength winds. At one time, he’d held my heart in his hands. That was until the day I walked away. I didn’t leave him because I didn’t love him. It was that loving him was too much, an all-encompassing affair. In his presence, I failed to exist.

In the latest, freshly updated edition of Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work, renowned keynote speaker, improv actor, and comedian Joel Zeff delivers a unique, interactive, humorous, and highly entertaining blueprint to create a new approach to work that is inspiring, fun, and infinitely more effective.

All journeys come to an end… but some leave you breathless until the very last step. This is it—the final chapter in a story that has been anything but ordinary. After everything I've been through, Steve and I have found our rhythm again. Our marriage is strong, open, and honest. We’ve grown, stumbled, and come back together in ways most couples never dare to explore. But just because things are good at home… doesn’t mean my appetite for adventure has faded. Far from it. For this final tale, I want to take you with me on one more unforgettable experience. A trip that was supposed ...

The perfect three-pointer for young basketball enthusiasts: Bring to life the thrills, challenges, and triumphs of basketball, even if they are a beginner or a rising star in the game! Have you been on the hunt for a book that encourages your child's love for basketball and merges it with valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and dedication? Your quest ends here. Filled with gripping tales of triumph, teamwork, and heart, "The Most Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids" aims to ignite a lifelong passion in young readers for basketball while teaching crucial values. Perfect for ...

At its root, creativity is the practice of engagement; it's the marriage of feminine and masculine energy. By restoring that creative energy—and thus seeking our dreams—we can realign ourselves with an ancient, limitless presence, and reawaken the wild creative within. In Wild Creative, Tami Lynn Kent shows you how to tap into your creative center and access the natural, sustaining energy that is inherently yours. In doing so, you'll embark on a journey to achieve your dreams and restore your inner creative map.