Comments on: Changing Careers? Zigzag Your Way Into New Territory! The Real Story of a Career Changer and Renaissance Woman: Guest Blogger – Ilona Vanderwoude

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Fri, 21 May 2010 17:46:43 +0000

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By: Ilona Vanderwoude

Ilona Vanderwoude — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:52:08 +0000

Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment! That's right - about her book. She also mentions it - and the concept of what she calls "scanners" (I call us "renaissance personalities) in "I could do anything if I only knew what it was." Then, in 2006, she published "Refuse to Choose" that is entirely devoted to "scanners." But you're right - her other books have GREAT information in them as well. She's awesome, isn't she?

By: Chris Barsam

Chris Barsam — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:16:19 +0000

Kevin,
That quote is from Barbara Sher's "Wishcraft - How to Get What You Really Want." That book came out in 1979 and it is brilliant. It is a wealth of information about the importance of identifying life goals, breaking down huge projects into manageable chunks, networking, overcoming self-defeating habits, and it's a good read. A friend recommended it, and this is the second mention in as many weeks. Thank you for the reinforcement.

By: Betina Frisone

Betina Frisone — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:35:54 +0000

Another great blog post, Kevin! Thanks for sharing this alternate way of looking at transition.
Looking forward to the call on Wednesday (Mar 17).

Thanks,
Betina