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A provocative new approach to discovering your true calling in life and achieving not just a good career, but a great one Over the past three decades, professor Larry Smith has become something of a "career whisperer" for his students at the University of Waterloo. Each year, millions of talented college students graduate with little or no real sense of what their next step will be, yet they are determined not to settle for a so-so career; they are looking for a great career. Smith points out that only a few fortunate souls are born knowing exactly what they want to pursue in life. The rest of us have to stop making excuses and start asking ourselves tough questions about achieving our goals. In his straightforward, no-nonsense approach, Smith itemizes and dismisses all the usual excuses, fears, and worries that people hide behind when trying to find their true direction. His unusual take on this challenging conundrum is both universal and timely, and his stunning TEDx talk on this subject has been viewed by more than six million people so far. This is the perfect book for any college graduate who is wondering where he or she fits into the world. It won't necessarily be easy, but if you follow Smith's guidance, your career dreams can indeed come true.
About the Author
Larry Smith is a veteran newspaper editor for the New York Times and Parade Magazine, where he spent nineteen years as managing editor.He was inducted as an honorary member of the International Association of Chiefs ofPolice (IACP) , and continues to write article for Parade Magazine as well as working on his next oral history.Mr. Smith was born in Northern Michigan, and grew up in Charlevoix, a small farming community near Lake Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he studied journalism.He met his wife Dorothea while attending U of M. They have been married, over 40 years. They currently reside on Block Island. They had three children.Mr. Smith is a great lover of sport and adventure. His hobbies include scuba diving, mountain climbing, sky diving, and rafting adventures. He has climbed Mt. McKinley, and completed the NY marathon several times. He is passionate about University of Michigan football and attends a game in Ann Arbor almost every year.
