Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love by Jonathan Fiel

Description: Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love by Jonathan Fields A lawyer-turned-successful lifestyle entrepreneur, blogger, and writer shows readers how to turn their passion--whether its cooking or copywriting, teaching or playing video games--into a better payday and a richly satisfying life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Theres a revolution brewing across the nation--a movement thats changing lives and revealing little known paths to passion and prosperity. Its about building a great living around what you love to do most. Once youve been touched by it, youll never be the same. This book is your way in, your admission ticket to the world of the career renegade. Jonathan Fields, mega-firm lawyer turned successful lifestyle entrepreneur, blogger and writer shows you how to turn your passion-whether its cooking or copy-writing, teaching or playing video games-into a better payday and a richly satisfying life. * Discover the 7 career renegade paths to prosperity* Tap technology to turn a seemingly moneyless passion into a goldmine* Rapidly test and tune your idea for free, from the comfort of your couch* Establish yourself as an authority in a new field with little or no investment* Cultivate the mission-driven, action-oriented career renegade mindset* Rally others to your cause, and convince them youre not nuts Join the movement now...and take back your livelihood and life! Author Biography Fields walked out of his six-figure law practice in 1996. Fields pursued certification as a Health/Fitness Instructor. Fields launched Sedona Private Fitness, a spa-like, adult lifestyle change center. In 1999, he sold his interest in Sedona, and founded his lifestyle consulting firm, the Envision Group. Fiels also speaks professionally. Review "Career Renegade is a game changer...hell, its a life changer!" -Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author of Be Happy, Dammit! and The Bounce Back Book "Through his own compelling story and piles of great advice, Jonathan Fields shows how you can pay the bills by pursuing your passion. If youre tired of following the herd, and yearn to go your own way, you need to read this wise, inspiring book. Now." - Daniel H. Pink, the New York Times bestselling author of A Whole New Mind, Free Agent Nation and The Adventures Of Johnny Bunko "Career Renegade hits the biggest obstacles people who feel trapped in their jobs face head-on...fear of not earning enough money, deciding what to do next and knowing how to do it. Jonathan Fields advice is pithy, current and amusing. Im impressed with the depth and breadth of this career book!" -Julie Jansen, author of You Want Me to Work with Who? and I Dont Know What I Want, But I Know Its Not This "Career Renegade provides actual tools and real success stories that will not only inspire you, but also feed your financial passion for making money while doing what you love!"--Victoria Colligan, Founder, Ladies Who Launch"Damn, I wish I had this book when I became a career renegade in 2002. I left a cushy career as VP marketing for several corporations to do what I love. Had I been able to learn from Jonathan Fields, I would have made the decision more quickly and lived the dream earlier. Dont wait. Buy Career Renegade today and start building a life around your passions. - David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of The New Rules ofMarketing and PR"Finally, a guide which marries practical do what you love advice with the best "get money to follow" tools from social media and internet marketing. Jonathan Fields is a trusted authority for those wanting to change careers or start a business." -- Pam Slim, editor, EscapeFromCubicleNation.comFed up with your work? Career Renegade offers the mix of practical advice and motivating examples that youve been looking for. Jonathan Fields lays out the successful transition paths that you can use to improve your life, career, and attitude today. Read this book to learn how to upgrade your life! - Scott Fox, Author of Internet Riches and Grow Your Business Online Now! "Career Renegade is a step by step approach to chucking it all to pursue the work that excites and fulfills you -- without ending up broke, divorced or sorry" --Anita Campbell, Editor of Smallbiztrends.com "Free Yourself! Jonathan Fields show you the specific resources you can use to turn your passion into income" --Barry Moltz, author of Bounce Review Quote "Career Renegadeis a game changer…hell, its a life changer!" -Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author ofBe Happy, Dammit!"Through his own compelling story and piles of great advice, Jonathan Fields shows how you can pay the bills by pursuing your passion. If youre tired of following the herd, and yearn to go your own way, you need to read this wise, inspiring book. Now." Daniel H. Pink,New York Timesbestselling author ofA Whole New MindandThe Adventures of Johnny Bunko Excerpt from Book ONE You Dont Have to Be World Class to Make a World-Class Living MUCH TO THE CONTRARY OF what weve been told for the better part of our lives, we do not exist for the sole purpose of paying our bills, grooming our kids to be able to do the same, and maybe, someday, retiring to finally enjoy life, should we ever reach that point. We are here to let our lights shine as brightly as possible, to drink in the joy of friendship and family, to serve and better the greater community, and to tap into and inspire passion in everything we do. We are here to come alive. In doing so, we serve as an example to others that a life beyond muddling by is not only possible, but mandatory. But, weve got a problem. Weve spent years or decades believing the thing or things we love to do could never generate enough money to rise above the level of a hobby. Weve bought into the notion that the ability to cash in on your passion is a wayward dream for gifted athletes, movie stars, and legends in their fields, people who are world-class great. And, as much as we might love to paint, act, play games, or run marathons, were never playing pro ball, fronting a gallery show at Bogosian, or opening for Bruce at the Garden. This might surprise you, but, for the most part, I agree. You will probably never become world class. Especially if you are already deeply entrenched in a life and lifestyle that would not easily support the years or decades of hyperfocused deliberate practice needed to attain elite status. Or, if you have unchangeable limitations that stand between you and greatness. At five foot nine and forty-two years old, I am never playing center for the Knicks. But, heres the big news, you dont have to be world-class great to make a great living doing what you love if you are willing to step outside the box, approach your passion differently, find innovative ways to mine that passion for money, and work like crazy to make it happen. Running from the Law In the last few months before I left the law, I began to rekindle my passion for the study of the human body and its connection to movement and mind-set. As a lawyer, I had explored yoga as a means of stress management, but I was nowhere near accomplished enough to teach it. So, I turned to fitness, drawing upon over a decade of year-round training in gymnastics, while reading everything I could find on anatomy and kinesiology. I earned the first of many fitness certifications while still practicing law, resigned a few weeks later, and talked my way into a personal training position in an exclusive fitness studio on Manhattans Upper East Side. I got to wear sneakers and hang out running in the park all day while learning this new trade. I knew my nest egg from the law would carry me for about a year. The first few months were an eye-opener. I learned that most personal trainers made very little money and often left the field or worked other jobs to fill in the gaps. It was rare that a trainer would earn enough to pay the rent for a studio apartment, let alone support a family in New York. Where Theres a Will, Theres a Payday I also found, though, that a handful of people were able to define and differentiate themselves in a way that made them more successful with clients, gave them more satisfaction in their careers, and generated significant six-figure incomes. I began to believe I could create a better lifestyle mousetrap. And, even though I was confident Id never be part of the elite trainer set, I knew I could create a personal fitness solution that would generate substantially more money than most. After about six months learning the business hands-on as a trainer and researching the industry, I left to build a private practice, while I laid the groundwork to launch a new facility. I wanted to create an environment where people could feel immediately comfortable, even if theyd never exercised. Images of a friendly southwestern retreat came to mind. Of course, it wasnt long before much more experienced colleagues in the fitness industry began to ask, "Who do you think you are to open a fitness facility after only months in the business? You cant do that." In fall 1997, I launched Sedona Private Fitness in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, along with a more experienced fitness partner to lend credibility and bring start-up clientele. By creating an atmosphere that was intentionally homey and developing a brand that held appeal to educated, affluent adults who wanted to get healthy but hated gyms, Sedona was a smash hit. It was super-accessible, luxurious, and results-oriented. While small in size, Sedona generated almost as much training revenue in one month as the average full-size health club earned in a year. So Much for Conventional Wisdom A few years in, change was in the air. Along with the growth of Sedona over the next few years, my lifestyle interests and commitments began to evolve. I was married, living in Manhattan, working in New Jersey and, while I enjoyed what I did, I really wanted to be back in the city. Plus, with Sedona humming and the hypercreative element of the business cycle coming to a close, I began to hunger for a new challenge. I decided to sell my interest in Sedona to private investors and refocus my energies. On the heels of the sale, I was pretty confident in my ability to succeed, so I took some time off, did a lot of writing, and began to cultivate my interest in broader mind-body lifestyles, with a focus on yoga and wellness. As my personal yoga practice developed and my focus returned to New York, my mind began, once again, to spin. This is fun, this is cool, this makes me feel good. Then the questions began. Can I build on this new mind-body/yoga passion in a way that would differentiate what I do from what everyone else does? If so, does the world really need it? And, of course, can I make a living at it and, if I cant, will my wife leave me? I immersed myself more deeply in the study of yoga, while exploring its potential for generating a comfortable living. At that point, my wife was pregnant and, while I was still led by passion, I needed to convince myself that the next adventure held the economic potential to comfortably support a family in New York City. Thats a tall order for a recovering lawyer, let alone a yogi. I learned that while yoga practice was expansive and powerful, earning a living as a teacher was a rarity. Once again, conventional wisdom said dont bother. Indeed, in India, for much of the yogic tradition, teachers were aesthetics and beggars, who subsisted on the generosity of others. Only in the last twenty years has yoga emerged as a more mainstream professional pursuit in its own country of origin. Still, I saw the power of the practice, the size of the untapped market, and, more importantly, a specific segment that was being overlooked. This was the opening I had been searching for. On September 10, 2001, I signed the lease for what would become Sonic Yoga NYC, the first major Manhattan studio with an emphasis on preserving the power of yoga, while reducing barriers to participation for regular, decidedly unfoofy grown-ups. In the seven years since its launch, Sonic Yoga has grown to become the number-one rated center in New York City (Citysearch 2005-2008) and boasts one of the busiest teacher training schools in the Northeast. Was I the best trainer or yoga teacher? Nope. But, I immersed myself in both fields, blended my experience in the fitness and lifestyle world with my background in business, and achieved a level of accomplishment that allowed me to be well paid. And, as my interests and passions continued to expand to writing, direct marketing, speaking, and entrepreneurship training, Ive been able to structure my yoga studio to contribute very nicely to my income mix, while taking only five to ten hours a week of my time. Sounds nice, doesnt_ it? Now, lets figure out how to turn your passion into a career, renegade style. TWO Whats Your Secret Passion? ASK AN EIGHT YEAR OLD what he loves to do and youll get answers like play baseball or basketball, dance, play chess or video games, dress up dolls, paint, cook, build Lego houses, or design chocolate lollipops. Kids have this ability to tap into what jazzes them in a way that adults find impossible. Sometimes its one thing, sometimes many. They dont struggle with what they want to do. They just acknowledge what they "love" to do and believe "if I love it and I can do it all I want now, why cant I keep doing it when I grow up? Why cant it be my job?" Good question. Why cant it? The short answer is--it can. But, you may need to go about it in a way that defies the mainstream. The better part of this book is devoted to that process. Before we get there, though, we need to get reacquainted with exactly what it is that makes you come alive. I have two questions for you: * What activity would you do for free, purely out of a sense of passion? * Imagine you woke up this morning to a phone call saying you had just won the state lottery. It was all yours, but there was a condition: You had to continue to work for the rest of your life and you could use the money to live on, but not to fund any professional endeavor. Now, what would you do? Write it down. Chances are one or more answers jumped out, followed almost immediately by that little voice that said, "But, I could never actually make money doing that, so why bother?" This entire book will answer that question. It will reveal renegade paths designed to bring your passion Details ISBN0767927419 Author Jonathan Fields Short Title CAREER RENEGADE Pages 272 Publisher Broadway Books Language English ISBN-10 0767927419 ISBN-13 9780767927413 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 650.14 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-01-31 Subtitle How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence NY, US Imprint Broadway Books DOI 10.1604/9780767927413 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2009-01-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141723242;

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