But what about the economy?
Sun, 2010-02-21 16:50
Second Acts that Change Lives is very inspirational and is full of sound advice and believable stories. The book 'talks' to me in that I'm definitely feel 'stuck', and am probably going through a midlife crisis. However it is obvious that this book came out before the economy went south. I'm afraid to leave my job, awful though it is, because I don't think I'll find another one, especially at my age. And I can't afford not to have a job. That's the problem with a lot of inspirational books. They don't tell you how you're supposed to meet your responsibilities while you're undergoing a makeover. Perhaps I can look at this book again when the economy gets better and I feel I have more freedom to experiment.
Mon, 2010-04-19 14:00
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economy is improving
so you won't have that excuse indefinitely. and the book doesn't necessarily talk about jobs but about all the ways you can bring new energy and worth into your life.
Mon, 2010-04-26 09:02
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ATTITUDE IS THE PROBLEM
IN MY EXPERIENCE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE LIKELY TO USE THE ECONOMY AS AN EXCUSE FOR DOING SOMETHING MEANINGFUL WITH THEIR LIVES ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE USUALLY STUCK IN DUMB JOBS AND RISKING LAYOFFS. STOP LOOKING FOR EXTERNAL BARRIERS.
Mon, 2010-03-08 13:01
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We're Scewed
The writer is absolutely right. I am in my mid 50's and stuck in a deadend job that will get me nowhere but I can't live without my paycheck and I sure can't start exploring second acts. This book is interesting but it comes from a different time. Even the AARP is recognizing that millions of seniors and near seniors are being forced out of the workforce for good.
