From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love

by Ken Coleman, Dave Ramsey (Foreword by)

Overview

WALL STREET JOURNAL NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Feeling stuck in your career is a choice—and you CAN change it.

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 bestselling 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 ten-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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942121534
Publisher:	Ramsey Press
Publication date:	11/09/2021
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	110,438
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Ken Coleman is the two-time bestselling author of From Paycheck to Purpose and The Proximity Principle and host of The Ken Coleman Show. As America’s Work Expert, he helps people discover what they do best so they can do work they love and produce the results that matter most to them. Whether they’re looking for a complete career change or they’re just unsure about what step to take next, Ken will help them get unstuck and get on the path to meaningful work.

Ken and his family reside in Franklin, Tennessee.

DAVE RAMSEY is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored seven bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership, The Complete Guide to Money, Smart Money Smart Kids and The Legacy Journey. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 18 million listeners each week on more than 600 radio stations and digitally through podcasts, online audio streaming, and a 24-hour online streaming video channel.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dave Ramsey vii

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction 1

Stage 1 Get Clear on What You Were Born to Do

Chapter 1 Clarity Is Your Superpower 11

Chapter 2 The Simple Way to Get Clear 23

Stage 2 Get Qualified for the Work You Want to Do

Chapter 3 The Four Questions to Get You in the Door 43

Chapter 4 The Secret to Sticking with It 61

Stage 3 Get Connected for Opportunities

Chapter 5 You Already Know Everyone You Need to Know 79

Chapter 6 The Art of Connecting 95

Stage 4 Get Started on the Journey

Chapter 7 The Enemies of Progress 119

Chapter 8 Start the Right Way 139

Stage 5 Get Promoted up the Ladder

Chapter 9 Win the Now to Get to the Next 161

Chapter 10 Five Qualities That Bring Promotions to You 177

Stage 6 Get Your Dream Job

Chapter 11 How to Tell the Difference Between the Dream and a Mirage 199

Chapter 12 How to Keep the Dream from Becoming a Nightmare 219

Stage 7 Give Yourself Away to Work Like No One Else

Chapter 13 Expand Your Vision 239

Conclusion 249

Notes 253

Editorial Reviews

From Toxic to Thriving

"I found myself sitting on the edge of my bed crying as the alarm clock went off, dreading a job that was emotionally toxic. Now I'm in a career I absolutely love. I get to use my talents and skills in ways I used to dream about. I've been promoted twice and am making double what I made in my old job. I can't thank Ken enough!"

—Timothy M.

From Exhausted to Empowered

"Ken inspired me to get 'unstuck' by challenging me to rethink my career, passion, and purpose. His principles provided me with a way to forge a new path, retool, and chase down my dream job."

—Jennifer O.

From Confused to Connected

"Six months ago I was completely confused about what direction to take my career. After following Ken's advice, I'm now taking classes and making connections, knowing exactly where I'm going!"

—Kaylah W.

From Unfocused to Unstoppable

"Ken helped me adjust my career focus and now my earning potential has skyrocketed. I switched seats within the same company, got an incredible raise, and they're even paying for my training!"

—Angelica G.

From Powerless to Purposeful

"I didn't know how important it was for my professional purpose to align with my company's purpose until it no longer did. My friend advocated for me at his company, and now I'm thriving in a purpose-driven workplace."

—Aaron L.

From Confined to Catapulted

"I used Ken's techniques for my job search—and ended up with a new position and a 54 percent increase!"

—Craig A.

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