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Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future Kindle Edition

by Andy Storch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Are you searching for a fulfilling career and a life that feels meaningful?

Do you want to wake up every morning feeling excited to start the day and confident that you are truly reaching your potential?

Own Your Career Own Your Life was written for you.

Andy Storch spent years stuck in the wrong career and drifting aimlessly through life. Now, he is a professional coach, consultant, speaker, and author whose life mission is to equip others to live intentionally, love the life they live, and fulfill their true potential.

In his eagerly-anticipated book Own Your Career Own Your Life, you'll learn how to direct your own career, prepare for the future, and ultimately get back in the driving seat of your own life.

This book is intended to be a practical guide, so it is packed full of useful tips and easily actionable steps, as well as inspirational accounts of real-life events and helpful insights into the author's own life - including the exact, real-life strategies he has used to design a career and life he loves.

In Part 1 of Own Your Career Own Your Life,you'll learn how to:
  • Set a flexible vision for your life that will make every big decision instantly easier to make
  • Live life for yourself instead of other people

  • Identify the habits that are holding you back and replace them with ones that propel you forward
  • Discover your unique purpose and use it as the ultimate productivity tool
  • Create a realistic, actionable life plan
  • Connect with the right people to help you on your journey
  • Respond proactively to challenges and turn disappointments into opportunities

In Part 2, you'll discover how to:
  • Position yourself for success and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

  • Commit to personal development in a totally sustainable way
  • Build a strong and supportive community around you
  • Network with influential and inspirational people - even if you have financial or time limitations
  • Build your personal brand, including using social media to add value whilst growing your reputation


And in Part 3 the author reveals how to:
  • Adopt a growth mindset and embrace setbacks
  • Maximize your productivity using 3 simple strategies
  • Finally achieve your goals in 6 easily-actionable steps
  • Stop playing the comparison game
  • Consistently maintain the same 7 daily self-help habits Storch has used to start directing his own career and life.


Praise for Own Your Career Own Your Life

"Andy lays out exactly how to set a vision and go out and achieve your goals both in your career and your life." Hal Elrod, best-selling author of The Miracle Morningseries

"This book is a must-read — no matter what stage you are at in your career.” Marshall Goldsmith, NYT bestselling author

"An incredible reference manual for every person who wants to design a life they are truly proud and joyful to live!" Honorée Corder, strategic coach and author

"It truly has the power to inspire millions of people to stop drifting and take ownership of their careers.” Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia

If you're looking for any of the following, then this book is right for you:

  • Practical time management, self-leadership, career skills, and personal development hacks that go beyond the usual self-help and positive thinking
  • Effective tips for personal development for life and work, business and career guidance, corporate career planning, and career development
  • How to find your why, change your thoughts, improve your mind, motivate yourself, lead yourself first, choose your right career, and take control of your life.
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"Andy's not writing from some ivory tower. He's walking the path, and picking up wisdom and scars and blisters and insights along the way. This book shares the journey, and helps you set a plan for your own career."
-Michael Bungay Stanier, author of the WSJ bestseller The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap

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Dear reader, I truly hope this book brings you joy and inspiration. I've put my heart and soul into writing this book. I've drawn upon my life's experiences and interviews with hundreds of great people to give you the best advice I can give on how to own your career and life.  
But please don't just read this book and move onto the next. This book is designed for you to develop new habits and take action toward achieving your goals and dreams.  To that end, I've added prompts and habit suggestions in most chapters. I've also created a companion journal you can also buy on Amazon and use while you read the book.  I wish you the best of luck and remember that nobody cares more about your career than you do, so you've got to own it!  Andy StorchOwn Your Career Own Your Life 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08NCHG51Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andy Storch, Inc. (November 11, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4528 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
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Andy Storch is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Own Your Career Own Your Life as well as the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community and the Talent Development Virtual Summit.

Andy is passionate about helping people fulfill their true potential and his book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help people stop drifting and take control of their futures.

Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.

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The ultimate guide book for personal development!
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The ultimate guide book for personal development!
The ultimate guide book for personal development!Andy has created a true guide for personal development, the book is focused and broad, relevant to today’s life. Andy covers topics such as:Own your career;Take Control of your future;Own your life;It’s not just about teaching theory, but also sharing his personal experiences with readers, Andy sincerely and openly shares his experiences and what helped him to get where he is now. Each topic has links to more detailed Source. After reading this work by Andy, I added several new books to my reading list. I am immensely grateful to Andy Storch for the opportunity to grow and improve after reading this masterpiece, thank you Andy for sharing your wisdom with us.After reading this book feels that nothing is imposible if you have purpose, plan and strong believ.If you are reading this review it means you are person who is intrested in personal development, I strongly recomend to add this book to your reading list.Thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a game-changer
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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I'm glad this book appeared in my Kindle recommendations. Andy's actionable advice and engaging storytelling make it a must read for anyone seeking career and personal growth!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Take control of your career!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Discover actionable steps to reclaim fulfillment in your career with this book by Andy Storch. Drawing from personal anecdotes and insightful lessons, Storch illuminates a path toward professional contentment that resonates with readers at every stage of their journey. Through relatable narratives, he underscores the significance of seizing control over one's aspirations. The book includes practical exercises designed to facilitate self-discovery and clarify career objectives. I wholeheartedly endorse engaging with these exercises to refine your direction and ignite a sense of purpose. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking greater fulfillment or a newcomer to the workforce, this book offers invaluable guidance for navigating your career with intentionality and confidence!
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Lorraine Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Distills everything else you've read and hands you the key to success
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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If you are the type of person to read this book, it's likely that you've read several other books on self-development, career planning and motivation. The truth is that the concepts driving all of these books, as well as many in the realm of management science, are easy to understand. You already know what they're going to say. They are easy to grasp but difficult to apply. The great benefit of Andy Storch's book is that it is strong on application. Storch uses examples from his own career journey, from his own life, to underscore the validity of these precepts. He hands you the formula for making it work and getting it done. If you know Andy Storch from his podcasts, you will find the tone and approach tot his work very authentic. Storch uses a conversational style, drawing liberally on examples from his network of management and talent development professionals across the globe. Storch has approached his message with the reader solidly in mind: Rather than ask of himself "How do I tell people what I know," he instead asks "How can I help this reader be successful." That's the key to this book and why it is worth your time.
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Luke
5.0 out of 5 stars The other side of the advice, a new career!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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Simply put, if you're looking for a roadmap to gain some steam in your current role or are looking to really step it up for your next career move this is the book you need! I found myself excited for the next chapter to apply the principles to reach a better outcome for myself and my career.

Andy has a knack for clear and concise writing. It feels as though he's right there with you encouraging you on your career journey and helping you take the next step.

I'm happy to report shortly after the completion of this book I landed a new role that I am more than excited about! You can call it luck, but I call it owning my career and life. Thanks, Andy!
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Indrani
5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Guide to Positivity, Productivity, and Peacefulness For Your Life and Career!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
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I just finished reading the book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life, and I enjoyed every word. The book is chock-full of pure gems of essential guidance on charting your journey from the inside out, starting with you as the central focus. The further inside your reflection takes you, the farther you go in your journey to discover your real purpose, authentic voice, and inspired vision. This book culminated in all the best books I have ever read on professional development, networking strategy, and personal growth. It is a must-read for any individual committed to discovering their passion, building a vision to support that passion, and learning how to inhabit a thoughtful and meaningful career and life. This book will serve as my constant companion as I pivot in my career and grow as a global citizen. I love that I can immediately improve my career and life by changing my mindset and cultivating new habits while identifying the old patterns that no longer serve me. This book will change your life in the most positive ways. Andy will become your trusted advisor for life as you navigate a rewarding life with him by your side. You will be revisiting this book throughout your life. Don’t walk….run to get this book!
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Kent Murawski
4.0 out of 5 stars Actionable strategies and hard-won advice to build your career and life.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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Own Your Career, Own Your Life is a book about taking ownership and responsibility for your career and life. Rather than drifting aimlessly through life, Andy encourages readers to have an intentional vision and purpose. In his non-confrontational but direct style, he shares actionable and hard-won advice and proven techniques to do it.

Chapters nine and ten were my favorites. In these chapters, Andy shares his philosophy and effective strategies on how to connect with people, add value to them, and build your network. Some of my takeaways were:
- Find out how you can help others before asking them for anything.
- Don’t wait until you need a favor to build your network
- When meeting with people, let them do 70% of the talking and you do 30%
- Let your first objective in a conversation (especially with a new acquaintance) be to figure out how to add value to them
- Asking for advice is a way to add value to people. People like to share what they’ve learned and are glad to know it can help someone
- Building your network takes an investment of time and money
- 9 ways to start a conversation
- Commit to coordinating a lunch or virtual coffee with at least one new person each week or month.

Overall, I found Andy’s book relevant and helpful for those wanting to take a more active role in their career and life trajectory rather than leaving it to chance.

I highly recommend it!
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Pearl Opoku
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for every professional
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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Very inspiring and practical. Chapters are short and easy to digest. Loved the summary at the end of every chapter and most of all the references to various books that have helped on Andy’s journey. I have a whole new reading list to get through.
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Harlen
5.0 out of 5 stars Impactful and Useful
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
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I read this book at the recommendation of a friend and was very happy with it. This book is a strong set of instructions, thoughts, and actionable steps to put your life and your career on an upward path. By seeking the consistent habits, growth mindsets, and taking the proactive steps that are outlined, you will gain better understandings of how you work, relate to people more easily, and start taking your career and life into your own hands.

The writing style was very easy to get drawn into and the flow of the book was good too. My advice is to read with a journal next to you as you will have some great thoughts on getting started immediately. Very good read, highly recommended for those seeking something they can get started on the day they start reading it!
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bhuvana
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to balance professional and personal life
Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2020
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An easy read for anyone to get motivated with the dynamic career paths. The style is direct & clear in discussing the essential career points such as setting vision, monitoring habits, developing plans, continuous learning, building networks, self-marketing. This is one of the best books which gives a feeling of confidence and adaptability to the changing job and life situations. I recommend this book for those who are heading towards the next step in professional life e.g business start up. In my opinion, the book is quite different from other management books that connects the conceptual and practical strategies towards the purposeful life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A first hand experience on being successful in career based on the author's own life experiences
Reviewed in India on November 16, 2020
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This is a brilliant book which acts a career guide but in a very authentic and personalized way. A ton of incredible tips on how we can take charge of our career and not drift away. The crux of the book is best summed up in page 210 which talks about mindset of abundance. A must read for anyone who are looking to do that additional step to grow thier career and thereby thier life.
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RK
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in India on May 27, 2022
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Must read and practice what is preached
All the points mentioned are very relevant in todays world. Overall a great choice
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Kathryn Wellum-Kent
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I’d read this book in my 20s
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2020
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Over the past 10 years, I’ve spent a lot of time reading and thinking about my personal development. I’ve come across lots of different ideas and view points and picked out the things that resonated most with me.

When I read Own your career, it was like all those points had been collated in to one book. There wasn’t anything in there that was groundbreaking or a new concept but what the book did, was flow through a series of common sense ideas that got you to think about what you want to get out of your career and your life, and then had a plethora of practical tips about how to make it happen.

I lead a team of c.50 associates and this will be my number 1 recommendation when they finish their accountancy exams and start thinking about what’s next.

A practical guide for anyone who is looking to find their purpose and a career that allows them to deliver on it
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