How to find fulfilling work - Roman Krznaric
Career Change Book Reviews
How to find fulfilling work - Roman Krznaric
What’s in it
Roman Krznaric teaches at The school of life - in his own words about the 'art of living'. In this book he provides in a nutshell the key steps to take to change careers.
There are three key components to fulfilling work: meaning, flow and freedom.
Meaning has five aspects: money, status, making a difference, following our passions and using our talents. Of course the warning here is that focusing on the first two aspects only, to the exclusion of the others, is unlikely to bring meaning into your career, but that instead you should focus on the intrinsic aspects.
Flow: You know when you are in 'flow' when time seems to fly by. You are doing something that requires you to concentrate fully and all of a sudden your afternoon is gone! That is flow. Checking with yourself when you are in flow might give you valuable clues to when you feel at your happiest, at your most fulfilled.
Freedom: the author makes a compelling case for considering more freedom. Freedom to do you work with more automony. Freedom to work for yourself. Freedom to do work if and when (and where) you choose to do it. With technology you should be able to work in a way that suits your life, even if that means making financial sacrificies.
And then there is the 'how'. How should you make this fulfilling career happen? Well, not by sitting still! Go out, find someone to talk to, someone who has a career that interests you. Start a side project next to your job, to see if you like it and if you could make it into your career. Have time off and try new things! And when it comes to it - take the jump! Make it happen.
Why I like it
THIS is one of the first books I read on career change. It gives such an easy way of compartmentalise the things that you need to think about when changing careers. Because what DOES freedom mean to you? Or flow? What TALENTS do you have, what are the things you love doing.
So yes, this book comes highly recommended.