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Jump Ship: Ditch Your Dead-End Job and Turn Your Passion into a Profession Audiobook
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We' ve always been told " winners never quit," but TV personality and motivational speaker Josh Shipp knows it isn' t true. Smart people quit the right things at the right time. But how do you know if you' re in the wrong career? What is the right thing for you? And when' s the best time to jump ship? Jump Ship is a step-by-step guide through one of life' s most difficult-- and most important-- transitions. Leaving behind an unsatisfying job and embarking upon a new career can open up a world of fulfillment, but it isn' t easy. As a role model and mentor to tens of thousands of young professionals, Shipp has seen the impact that a new career can have on a person' s life. In Jump Ship, he offers you the time-tested tools to get there. This book will help you discover your truest priorities and provide you the resources you need to succeed, drawing inspiration from the countless people whose lives he has improved. Filled with powerful stories and practical guidance, this is a book designed to help you face down your fears-- and take the plunge.
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“Jonathan Todd Ross’s can-do tone adds positive energy to the practical, down-to-earth advice in this career development audio. His personal flair and perfect phrasing are highlights of the production; furthermore, his clear and boyish speaking voice stays humble and supportive of the author’s altruistic intentions. Author Shipp’s own humility also figures in the overall effectiveness of this audiobook. A longtime personal development trainer, he’s a kind messenger whose thoughtful tips on how to do the work you really desire are very accessible. His inspirational stories—as deftly performed as they are perfectly crafted—make this audio program sneak up on you and challenge you to go to the next level.”
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“A smart and honest freight train of a book, one that’s as witty and approachable as it is pragmatic.”
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“When it comes to understanding the minds of young adults, there is no greater expert than Josh Shipp. I’ve witnessed firsthand the connections he’s made and the lives he’s transformed. With Jump Ship, he applies his one-of-a-kind talents to helping those who feel stuck at a dead-end. The book he has produced is a masterpiece of intelligence and acute insight. A must-read for anyone entering the workplace or looking to find their place within it.”
— Ellen Rakieten, Emmy Award-Winning producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show -
“This book shows you how to take a stock of yourself and then focus your insights onto the ideal job for you. The key to lifelong success!”
— Brian Tracy, author of Earn What You’re Really Worth -
“Too many people walk away from their dream, swayed by those who say it’s not possible. If you’re one of those normal people, you’ll hate this book. Using ‘uncommon’ sense, humor, and profound insights, Josh shares how he went right straight toward his dream and how you can do the same.”
— Dan Miller, bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love
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About Josh Shipp
Josh Shipp helps adults understand teens and teens understand themselves. He is the bestselling author of The Teen’s Guide to World Domination and Jump Ship, a global youth empowerment expert, and an acclaimed speaker. One of Inc. Magazine’s 30 under 30 successful entrepreneurs, he has appeared on MTV, Lifetime, the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, 20/20, Good Morning America, and in the New York Times and other media. A former at-risk foster kid turned youth advocate, he is renowned for his documentary TV series that followed his groundbreaking work with teens. His organization, Kids These Days, provides resources for parents, educators, and youth workers. He lives in Los Gatos, California.
About Jonathan Todd Ross
Jonathan Todd Ross is a writer and an Earphones and Audie Award–winning voice actor. He has lent his voice to numerous anime television shows, including Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic X.