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4 Challenges of Adult Education & How to Overcome Them

What’s standing in the way of you going back to school? Would you like to learn something new but aren’t sure how to go about it? Many people sense the need for a career change, but they don’t know where to start when it comes to getting the education they need to make that happen. In Mindshift, Oakley writes that it’s possible to overcome perceived barriers and gain new skills so you can reinvent yourself. Read more to learn about several challenges of adult education and how to overcome them.

How to Make a Career Change: 3 Steps to Reinvent Yourself

Are you unhappy at work? Interested in another field? Worried that your job is in danger of becoming obsolete? Barbara Oakley says it’s never too late to make a career change. In her book Mindshift, she asserts that you can have a mindshift regardless of your age or occupation. That means expanding your skill set—and, consequently, your opportunities—through transformative learning. Keep reading to learn how to make a career change with three steps from Oakley.

How to Have a Work-Life Balance: 4 Tips to Make It Work

Do you struggle with detaching from work after you’ve gone home? How can you have a healthy work-life balance? When you clock out from the job, it’s time to leave the work behind. Your home should be the place where you unwind and relax, not where you need to stress about work. Continue reading to learn how to have a work-life balance that’s right for you.

How to Give a Good Presentation: 4 Tips From a Keynote Speaker

Are you nervous about a big presentation coming up? Would you like to give a presentation that people will remember? René Rodriguez’s book Amplify Your Audience dives into a specific kind of communication that everyone should master: presenting in front of a group of people. Rodriguez provides tips for things you should do before and during your presentation that will boost its chances of success. Keep reading to learn how to give a good presentation with Rodriguez’s guidance.

Think Big: Grace Lordan Explains How to Build the Future You Want

What’s the key to transforming your life? How can little things add up to big achievements? In Think Big, Grace Lordan explains how you can take small steps and build the future you want. One key is to go slow and steady. Another is to overcome the cognitive biases that often get in the way of your goals. Continue reading for an overview of this practical and inspiring book that can propel you toward your ideal future.

Overview of The Startup of You: A Guide to Career Success

What is The Startup of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha about? Does job stability seem like a thing of the past? Why should you treat yourself like a startup business? In The Startup of You, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur Ben Casnocha argue that the job market is changing faster than ever. To build a successful career in the modern world, you must approach your career as if it were a startup company. Read below for a brief overview of The Startup of You.

Aristotle’s Rhetorical Appeals—Pathos, Logos, Ethos, & Kairos

What are Aristotle’s rhetorical appeals? How can you use these appeals to successfully persuade an audience? Aristotle’s rhetorical appeals are pathos, logos, ethos, and kairos. According to René Rodriguez in Amplify Your Influence, using all of these in a presentation is a surefire way to keep your audience engaged with your ideas. Let’s look at how you can use these techniques to be the most persuasive speaker around.

How to Figure Out Who You Want to Be: Naming Your True Desires

Do you tend to keep doing the same thing without a good reason for it? Which work tasks do you truly enjoy? What skills does your future self have? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan addresses the fact that many people fail to transform their lives despite a desire to do so. She acknowledges that achieving big goals takes a few years and provides practical advice for making the journey toward your ideal self. Read more to discover how to figure out who you want to be—the first step on that journey.

Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job? The 2 Culprits

Why is it so hard to find a job these days? How has technology affected the modern workforce? It used to be fairly simple to get a job, build a career, and then retire with little to no issues. But nowadays, it can be difficult just to find an entry-level job, even if you have the experience and education for it. It’s because of two reasons: technology and globalization. Below we’ll look at why job-searching is a tough chore to get through, and how you can build a career today.

Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman: Overview & Takeaways

Do you want to make something memorable? What if you could recreate what you admire? What’s the surest road to success? In Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success, Ron Friedman provides a step-by-step process to help you succeed. The key is to find work you admire, take it apart to see how it’s made, and then create your own version of it. Keep reading for an overview of this book that will inspire you, whether you’re an artist looking to hone your craft or an entrepreneur hunting for the next big business idea.