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Theme: Look in, look around
The Crossroads of Should & Must: Find & Follow Your Passion
Author: Elle Luna and Call Number: HE 650.1 LUN
“All too often we feel that we are not living the fullness of our lives because we are not expressing the fullness of our gifts.”
This is the premise of Elle Luna’s exploration as she navigated her life journey. Instead of a list of what to do, she records a collection of the most effective questions she encountered along the way.
Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration
Author: Meera Lee Patel and Call Number: HE 158.1 PAT
“Every answer is inside you.”
In this beautifully-illustrated book, Patel pairs inspiring quotes with prompts to spark reflection. What are 5 things that immediately bring a smile to you face? What are your 3 most frequent thoughts? What is something you have created (a friendship, a piece of music, new perspectives)? Recommended for those who believe in the power of words and thought to bring self-discovery.
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Author: Cal Newport
HE650.1 NEW
Talking to venture capitalists, screenwriters, organic farmers, computer programmers and other professionals, Newport makes a case against the age-old maxim “follow your passion”. It seems that we got it the wrong way round: finding what matches your pre-existing passion does not matter; passion comes after doing something meaningful and doing it well. Read on to discover what led people from all walks of life to love what they do.
Luck is no Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life & Career
Author: John Krumboltz & Al Levin
HE 378KRU
Unplanned circumstances often hold potential. Through chapters such as “Always keep your options open”, “Try it even without knowing the outcomes” and “Overcome self-sabotage”, Krumboltz & Levin encourage readers to anticipate changes in plans, take advantage of chance events, and to make the most of what life presents.
Career: The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
HE 650.14PRH
Career is an updated guide on careers geared at teenagers. Browse this attractive, easy-to-navigate collection of more than 400 jobs that stem from diverse fields. The well-organized book also contains charts and tables to help gauge potential interest about career paths, and at-a-glance summary panels on key details. Use this to browse across industries, or learn more about a career you’re interested in!
52 Cups of Coffee: Inspiring & Insightful Stories for Navigating Life's Uncertainties
Author: Megan Gebhart
HE 300.1 GEB
Fresh out of college in 2011, Gebhart knew she didn’t want a 9-to-5 job, but little else. So she had coffee with a different person every week, to ask them what she can learn about their career experiences. Sipping her latte and listening to stories, she learnt 52 life lessons, from the seemingly mundane (never be afraid to say hello), to the unpleasant (get comfortable with being uncomfortable) and the profound (be a part of something bigger than yourself).
