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Summary: I agree with the above sentiments::::::::
Review: "Never, never, never, never give up" is the message here. This book does make you realize that there is more than one chance to be all you can be. It is definitely worth reading.
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Summary: Never give up
Review: "Never, never, never, never give up" is the message here. This book does make you realize that there is more than one chance to be all you can be. It is definitely worth reading.
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Summary: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Review: According to Stephen Pollan, you are reading "Second Acts" at exactly the right time. If you have been toying with the idea of changing your life, this book will push you into taking the steps to achieve success. This is not a book to sit and read through. Rather, it is a workbook of exercises to perform to help you realize your own second act. Pollan describes himself as a "life coach," but he is really a cheerleader...your best friend who will give you inspiration and solutions on how to finally be what you always wanted to be when you grew up. My one beef with Pollan's system is that he is serious when he presents his examples as though the "common man" can follow the same paths to success as the rich and famous. Most of these examples are writers, actors and politicians who have launched successful second lives from their very successful first lives. However, if you ignore this fluff and use Pollan's system, you can find out how to overcome your doubts about your money, age, education, appearance, lack of connections, or any other perceived roadblocks and make your dream life a reality.
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Summary: I agree with the above sentiments::::::::
Review: As a 50+ woman..I'm searching for the book that chronicles ordinary women like myself that have done spectacular things by taking chances..risks..regardless of age..and have succeeded in second or third etc careers and by doing so have become financially independent...I'm seeking inspiration!
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Summary: Post 9/11 Career Reflections
Review: I am a New Yorker who was living here on September 11th, 2001. 9/11 is shorthand for so many things these days, I suppose it is something different for all of us. For me, the events that unfolded here, among many other things, caused me to reconsider the professional choices I have made. If our lives can change (or be taken from us) in an instant, then I had better be satisfied with who I am and what I'm doing in my career...Since then, I've been looking for books and other resources to help me sort through how to decide what I want to do next in my life. I've bought a couple of books on this topic, but overall they been very unsatisfying. Second Acts is the best resource I've found to sort through how I create the career and life I want in uncertain times. What's best about the book is that the steps outlined by Pollan and Levine are concrete and helpful--a rarity with this kind of book, and I feel like I can really learn from the examples they've taken from other peoples lives. Already, the book has helped me to create a plan to take actions that will help me make changes in my professional life that will enable me to lead the life I want. I wholeheartedly recommend this book!
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Summary: Apt and Timely
Review: I cannot think of a more timely book than Second Acts. And what's more important,it delivers on what it promises. A must read for anyone who is even the least bit dissatisfied with their work.
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Summary: There's more to life than your career
Review: I enjoyed this book but I was glad I had read The Purpose Driven Life first. That book helped me to see that no career can fill the void in your heart if you don't understand the purpose of life.
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Summary: Brilliant and inspiring
Review: I heartily recommend "Second Acts" by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine. Like their previous books, "Second Acts" has a warm, welcoming attitude and supportive tone of voice. The book provides a refreshingly no-nonsense position and is peppered with humorous, savvy zingers as only Pollan and Levine can deliver. This book is not only a great tool for "building the career you truly desire" it's also a darn good entertaining read. In these volatile times, "Second Acts" is a valuable resource for anyone weathering the current economic storm, building a new career or simply recommitting to the job they currently hold. I found it to be an indispensable tool for my own "second act." As a long-time reader of Steven Pollan's works, this may very well be the best book he has authored in years. And the most relevant. Bravo!
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Summary: Brilliant and Inspiring!
Review: I heartily recommend "Second Acts" by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine. Not only is this book loaded with solid, no-nonsense strategies, it's peppered with humorous, refreshing insights as only Pollan can deliver. "Second Acts" is a valuable tool for navigating the current economic climate and building a rewarding new chapter in your life. As a long time reader of Stephen Pollan's works, I can tell you this may very well be the best book he's produced in years.
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Summary: Brilliant and inspiring
Review: I heartily recommend "Second Acts" by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine. Like their previous books, "Second Acts" has a warm, welcoming attitude and supportive tone of voice. The book provides a refreshingly no-nonsense position and is peppered with humorous, savvy zingers as only Pollan and Levine can deliver. This book is not only a great tool for "building the career you truly desire" it's also a darn good entertaining read. In these volatile times, "Second Acts" is a valuable resource for anyone weathering the current economic storm, building a new career or simply recommitting to the job they currently hold. I found it to be an indispensable tool for my own "second act." As a long-time reader of Steven Pollan's works, this may very well be the best book he has authored in years. And the most relevant. Bravo!
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