The Six Minute Book Summary of Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love by Jonathan Fields
Executive Summary
Jonathan Fields begins this book with the beginning of his journey for happiness. His career was financially gratifying, but he felt there was more to life than just paying the bills. He went from a six figure, Law Review, SEC, mega-firm Manhattan attorney to a serial lifestyle entrepreneur, speaker, writer, marketing gun, yoga innovator, artist, and author. He is living proof that it is possible to make a career from what you love, your passion. His: Relaxation and Health. Yours: To be determined.
This book is all about taking charge of your life and turning your passion into a career. Fields starts with the question “What makes you come alive?” This question is the basis for your future. Once you can answer that question, you can honestly say what your passion is. No matter the market you decide to break into, there will be experts who will know more than you will. Fields tells you that you do not have to be the smartest or the richest person to be successful; you must be innovative and eager to learn for his plan to work.
He presents several different plans to help you map out your personal renegade journey. You must take into consideration the benefits and disadvantages for each before you decide which is the best suited for your business venture. He gives real life examples of people who have followed his advice to success by opening their mind to the endless possibilities waiting for them. Planning and protecting your vision is also very important to Fields. He states that you should develop a business plan to help organize your thoughts and secure your ideas. Once your plan is in motion, it is time to master your passion,
Now that you know what your true passion is, it is time that you become as educated as you possibly can in your subject. There are many different ways to become highly educated, and Fields takes you step by step through the resources that exist. Some of these include blogs, podcasts, websites and forums. Books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, and free online courses are all available for free on the internet for the sole purpose of educating the public. Take advantage of these resources.
Do not underestimate the power of online social communities. Facebook and Myspace have the ability to link together hundreds of thousands of users with the click of a button. It is a great way to increase good public relations and positive opinions, and it is expense free advertising method.
Remember, you are not doing this alone. Your family and friends will create your support system, so lean on them in times of trouble. Take your time and build your Renegade. Once you feel confident, don’t just dip your toe in the water, make sure to jump in the middle of the water with a big splash.
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