Don’t be scared when I tell you I am a huge fan of Dave Ramsey. Really, you don’t have to be scared because this book review is only about a book he consistently recommends to callers on his radio show. Now, I’m not looking for a job as I am quite happy with the one I have, but I am intrigued by Ramsey’s consistently suggesting books to his callers and he pretty much always has a specific title matching each caller’s particular challenge. I wanted to check the quality and caliber of his suggestions and picked 48 Days simply because the book and CD were both available simultaneously.
I’m so glad I took the time to investigate. If you are unemployed, this is a must read. If you are unhappily employed, this is a must read. If you are happily employed, read it as a reminder of why that is true. Miller’s examines the how and why of the typical American’s choice to perform work that we find tedious, distasteful and do not enjoy. He then shows examples of real people who transformed their passion into successful careers. Each chapter concludes with questions designed to assist you in pinpointing your natural talents.
I only skimmed over the chapters on resumes and interviewing, but the chapter on effective job searching was fascinating simply in that Miller explains why current accepted job search strategies are obsolete and suggests strategies for success.