
Don't Keep Your Day Job
How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career
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Cathy Heller
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Cathy Heller
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This program is read by the author
Featured in the number one spot in 2019 "Get Motivated" podcasts on Apple Podcasts •
Nominated for a Webby Award for Best Business Podcast
From the creator of the number one podcast Don't Keep Your Day Job, an inspiring book about turning your passion into profit
The pursuit of happiness is all about finding our purpose. We don't want to just go to work and build someone else’s dream, we want to do our life's work. But how do we find out what we’re supposed to contribute? What are those key ingredients that push those who succeed to launch their ideas high into the sky, while the rest of us remain stuck on the ground?
Don’t Keep Your Day Job will get you fired up, ready to rip it open, and use your zone of genius to add a little more sparkle to this world. Cathy Heller, host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, shares wisdom, anecdotes, and practical suggestions from successful creative entrepreneurs and experts, including actress Jenna Fischer on rejection, Gretchen Rubin on the keys to happiness, Jen Sincero on having your best badass life, and so much more. You’ll learn essential steps like how to build your side hustle, how to find your tribe, how to reach for what you truly deserve, and how to ultimately turn your passion into profit and build a life you love.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Cathy Heller (P)2019 Macmillan AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
“Cathy really ‘gets it.’ Listen to Don’t Keep Your Day Job! It is filled with the advice people need to pursue their passions and make their lives more meaningful.” (Emily Giffin, number one best-selling novelist)
"Heller's creative insights both inspire and challenge us to chase our art, earn the right to share it others, and never lose sight of what truly matters." (Jeff Goins, author of Real Artists Don't Starve)
“Heller has a message more timely than ever: now is the time to go after your dreams - because the only person’s permission you need is your own.” (Alex Banayan, author of The Third Door)
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- V. Flaugher
- 05-23-20
Inspiring advice to follow your heart's calling!
Should you follow your heart's calling? Spoiler alert, yes absolutely you should! Cathy explains, in easy to understand concepts and heartfelt words, how you can do that.
I met Cathy through her music training, and she is the real deal. This offering is a mixture of techniques and encouragement, a fun read.
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- Tory Brogie
- 08-09-20
Covers it all
Love love loved this. Cathy did a great job of speaking to your heart, fears and emotions and also informing on the practical aspects of starting your own business. Will read over and over.
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- Ryan Woods
- 02-07-20
Inspirational with practical advice
Loved the advise so much I listened to each chapter twice just to take notes.
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- Nick
- 11-21-19
The Most Powerful Book of 2019
I am a fan of the Don’t Keep Your Day Job podcast, so I knew this book would be good. But it wasn’t good, it was PROFOUND. The universal messages or purpose and passion are perfectly captured and delivered. This book will undoubtedly change countless lives.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-10-21
Eye Opener
This book is filled with little nuggets to take through exploring new ideas and adventures.
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- EldH
- 12-16-19
Remarkable and inspiring with instructions
Cathy Heller has create is not only a map to fulfilling those dreams but also an instruction book. She gives many examples and exercises urging you to share your special talents. There are many inspiring books on the market but this one stands above by also giving you instructions and ways to implement what you learn. I am inspired and I am on my way!
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- danny
- 02-18-20
inspiring
helps to support your belief there is something for you to achieve in this world.
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- Kevin
- 01-17-20
Life changing
Listened in 2 days because I didn't want to stop once I began. Genuinely enjoyed this book.
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- Saundra McBride
- 01-15-20
More than what I expected!
Loved it. Down to earth guidance, solid and honest. Enough information to know what needs to be addressed before you step out.
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- CA74
- 11-21-19
The go to book for inspiration
This book is a must for anyone who wants something different in their lives especially creatives. Cathy delivers on her promise to inspire and help readers discover ways to pursue their passions. She also tells the inspiring story of how she had to face the most difficult times her life and overcome many obstacles in her life. Cathy provides insight from many of her past guests from her podcast and provides practical ways to move forward on your creative journey. I love this book, and highly recommend it!
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