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Many people are unaware of the range of careers available in the field of sports and active leisure. This book will show you the variety of options open to you whether you are a school leaver or more experienced. Gving information about the range of jobs in this sector, and including case studies of people doing those jobs, this book explodes the myth that you have to be a sporting genius to succeed in this sector and will show you that enthusiasm and passion is often all you need. Written in a lively and accessible style this is the ideal starting point for your research into careers in the sport and active leisure industry. Real Life Guides are practical guides for practical people, providing comprehensive yet hard-hitting information about what it takes to succeed at a wide range of hands-on careers. ... Read more

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The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. These unique volumes present important information on each subject's career in a way that makes it easy to integrate into classroom and take-home assignments. ... Read more

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great book for MK fans and someone who wants to get better career and live happier
This book makes me become a huge fan of Michelle Kwan. She is my role model now. Cited from the book: Tom Collins, producer of the figure skating show Champions on Ice, echoed that sentiment. "I've been in skating 55 years and I've never seen anyone like Michelle Kwan handle things so well, good or bad. A lot of it was bad at the two Olympics, but she accepted her defeat with graciousness," he said.... That's why Olympic gold medalist wouldn't have made us love and admire her(Sara Huges) more than Michelle Kwan.-Peggy Fleming. Learn from Michelle, we'll get better career and live better and happier. ... Read more

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A behind-the-scenes look at the multi-million-pound sports business, which surrounds the world's top athletes and the people who service them - promoters, personnel and sponsors. The author's previous books include "The Jews in Business", "Watergate" and "Going Bust". ... Read more

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Michael Jordan: Basketball Player profiles one of basketball's most famous players. Having led the Chicago Bulls to six national championships and winning multiple MVP awards, Michael Jordan's name has become synonymous with basketball. Jordan exhibited an affinity for the sport at an early age and went on to become a standout player during his college days at the University of North Carolina, where he led the men's basketball team to an NCAA championship. After thrilling international crowds as a member of the U.S. men's basketball team in the 1984 Olympics, Jordan began his long and successful career with the Chicago Bulls. ... Read more

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THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER's CAREER GUIDE

YOUR CAREER IS AN EXTREME SPORT:Focus. Drive. Excel. by Eileen P. Gunn says in order to succeed in your career you need a new attitude--and new equipment.

Forget the old rules of career advancement. The company man has left the building-and he took his gold watch with him. Today's employees are free agents on the fast track. Your Career Is an Extreme Sport shows how to apply the principles of extreme sports-such as drive, stamina, flexibility, and guts-to achieve extreme career success. Filled with advice from careerists who have reached professional nirvana, this contrarian guide shows readers how to get beyond the ho-hum career comfort zone to reach their professional peak.

Essential career gear for employees looking to make the leap, Your Career is An Extreme Sport is an adrenaline-charged antidote to methodical, touchy-feely career books. After all, today's workplace demands a bungee cord...not a parachute. ... Read more

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A Fresh Approach to Thinking About a Career
A fresh approach with great analogies and insights.This is a must read for the 25-35 year old, and a good read for anyone else.The author does a fine job of tying your career and ambition to the discipline, focus, drive and preparation required to succeed in an extreme sport - such as surfing or rock climbing.She also points out accurately the risks and rewards associated with getting to the edge and not falling over it in your career and in life.

The book is a quick read, but contains great stories of those who have treated their careers as the author suggests, as well as some practical exercises to allow the reader to gather and record thoughts and observations.In the vein of some of Tom Peter's more recent books, the style and printing is "hip" with various graphics, fonts, styles and colors.

A worthy read to be certain.

Interesting read about career
This book uses extreme sports as a metaphor to describe our current career development landscape. The author invite readers to think of our career as an adventure sport of a lifetime and help us to develop the attitude required in this endeavor.

The key characteristics of extreme sportsmen, extreme careerist or high achiever are:

* Single-Minded Focus: The ability to single out an immediate goal and then pour your entire physical, mental and emotional being into reaching it.
* Psychological Stamina: The ability to retain your integrity, purpose and focus through long hours and many difficulties.
* Analytical Prowess: The ability to break down a complex problem into bite size pieces and methodically work through them
* Risk Tolerance: The ability to understand and accept risk and manage your way through it.
* Individuality: The strength and honesty to know who you are and the confidence to be that person consistently.

Chapter 1 explains that in this current career climate, the career path is no longer a straight forward and predictable journey like the previous generation had. You must steer your own career instead of waiting for your company to plan for your career. The first thing you need to do is to destroy fear and be willing to undertake calculated risk. This chapter encourages readers to come out of their comfort zone and embrace the reach zone where you are putting yourself to the edge of achieving something and experience growth.

Chapter 2 focuses on passion. You must find out what you love to do, develop the passion and maintain the passion in it.

Chapter 3 explains that instead of having one or two career goals, you should have a career plan consist of a list of ambitious achievement, jobs, projects or assignment that you would like to accomplish. Then you focus on these goals and excel in it by practicing it relentlessly. After you have identified these ambitious goals, look out for opportunity and grab it when available.

Chapter 4 shows you how to look for opportunities in your current work or whether you should seek opportunities elsewhere. It shows you how to examine the opportunity when it comes so that you are sure that this opportunity is the right one for you. This chapter also briefly mentions some interviewing skills.

Chapter 5 explores about leadership. The author mentioned that we must learn how to work with the team and be for the team while standing apart from the team. This chapter also explains kinetic leadership where everyone on the team can stand out and lead at the thing they're best at. It also mention that sharing information bring great power to the team where traditionally people kept information to themselves. Those who are just member of the pack can also lead with your ideas. One should find a boss who has the same leadership style.

Chapter 6 explores alternatives to a regular employment. Besides being an employee, you can be an intrapreneur or entrepreneur. There are different forms of entrepreneur such as business owner, hired gun or free agent. This chapter discusses these various options, its advantages, the risk involved and the skills required.

Chapter 7 focuses on extreme play. It explains that besides extreme work, we should also engage in extreme play. This chapter also introduces some extreme sports.

This book is easy and fun to read. It provokes you to think seriously about your career and examine your current situation.

Going for the big air at work
Your career will almost certainly not be a straight, uphill climb within a single company, according to author Eileen Gunn. Extreme sports are about personal expression, enjoying an exciting experience and developing a reputation for spectacular feats. An extreme career is about the same things. Orientated to Gen Xers and Gen Yers, the book describes a career trajectory that is more like jumping from peak to peak than like steady mountain climbing, as varying peaks and valleys bespeak dramatic career changes. We find value in the message that you can have an extreme career, if you wish, and in the instructions for how to hit the peaks. You can learn how to grab big air for your career and make more of every day of your life.

Grabbing the big air while not breaking your career's neck.
This book is aimed at people under 35 and the earlier in their career the better.It is written in a multimedia style and has the graphic style of a packet of information given to an extreme athlete at a competition.That is the metaphor for the book.

The idea is that the single company, climbing the corporate ladder of your parents and grandparents is over.Young people today will be switching jobs on a regular basis.To get the most out of a job to advance your career for the next job you land you need to treat your present job as a competition to get you some recognition that will get you noticed for the next gig.Grab the big air now.

Eileen Gunn uses anecdotes from the careers of people who have been successful in business and as extreme athletes.She shows us how they used a series of jobs to end up in the good places they are now and relates that to what they do as an extreme athlete.

Probably the most valuable service she offers in the book is showing how extreme athletes mitigate as much risk as they can through planning, training, gathering intelligence, and then letting go and relying on their preparation.

She also points out a style of teamwork and leadership she calls kinetic leadership and recommends that to the younger generation of workers.That is, be a part of a team and contribute all you can, but don't hog the sunshine.Lead when your skills warrant it, but support others when they have the most to offer.These trade-offs help everyone.

Not so relevant to me, but it might be very helpful for someone a generation younger.

The use of metaphor
Using extreme sport as a metaphor the author explores the topic of managing your career. The graphic style (both literally and figuratively) are aimed at a young audience. I purchased a copy for my nephew. ... Read more

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AN OK READ
THIS BOOK IS ABOUT A COLLECTION OF PLAYERS WHO ARE TRYING TO MAKE IT IN THE BIG LEAGUES TO PLAYERS WHO ARE RETIRED. IT COVERS CAREERS OF A COUPLE OF ROOKIES IN 1983 TO KNOWN PLAYERS LIKE BILL WHITE, CATFISH HUNTER AND FERGY JENKINS. THE INTERVIEWS ARE WELL DONE AND IS A NICE EASY READ. A NICE BOOK FOR THE CASUAL FAN. ... Read more

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Offers an overview of the field and discusses employment outlook, career advancement, educational requirements, and salary opportunities. ... Read more

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Opportunities in Series* MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERIES. With over 150 titles, students can explore virtually any job opportunity to their heart's content. * FULL CAREER DESCRIPTION. Tells students what each profession is all about and the various job opportunities available. * OVERVIEW OF THE JOB MARKET. Provides information on educational requirements, salary opportunities, career advancement, and the employment outlook. * ADDITIONAL REFERENCES. Bridge readers to other resources on employment opportunities in the professional field. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on July 28, 2007. The length of the article is 1253 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Now he wants a Grey Cup; Mr. Blue Bomber would like ring to complete brilliant career.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 28, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on August 12, 2004. The length of the article is 721 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Injuries derail Lacey's career.(Sports)(The linebacker, a Churchill grad, will miss his senior season due to shoulder and neck problems)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: August 12, 2004
Publisher: The Register Guard
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