As we celebrated National Read a Book Day, which was on the 6th of September, the team from Job Duck decided to give you a summary of five different books that we want you to read.
From the bottom of our hearts, we want everyone to be successful in their careers! Therefore, we chose books that will help you find your inner genius, be more productive, find yourself, and learn the ins and outs of working remotely. We hope that you will live the life you deserve! Continue reading and pick up a book on Read A Book Day!
Take a look at these five incredible books:
Looking Inward: Meditating to Survive A Changing World
Written by Swami Purnachaitanya
Publisher : Penguin (June 21, 2021)
In this book, Swami Purnachaitanya guides the reader on a journey toward finding the source of their anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Through the use of meditation, the author soothes distracted thoughts and refocuses their energy to be fully present in a moment to better manage their mind.
Why we recommend it:
These last few years might’ve been the most challenging time we have ever faced. We have faced a pandemic, global warming, and riots, just to name a few. The consequences of these events affect our health and productivity and, most importantly, leave a lasting impact on our inner peace. We recommend this title because we hope you can take a breath, relax and find yourself again in this changing world!
More on Swami and his book HERE
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny
Written by Robin Sharma
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; First edition (April 2, 1999
This exceptional book tells the remarkable story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. It’s an inspiring tale that provides a step-by-step approach to expressing your inner genius while you live with greater courage, abundance, and joy.
Why we recommend it:
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari teaches powerful lessons that will help you:
- Become the most positive person you know and release the past
- Follow your life’s purpose and realize your true greatness
- Grow in willpower and inner strength so you fulfill your dreams
- Increase your productivity and performance for significant results
- Access deep happiness and lasting personal peace in these complex times
- Make your mark on the world
We want you to strive in everything you do!
More on Robin and his book HERE
How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace: Simple and Effective Tips for Successful, Productive, and Empowered Remote Work
Written by Robert Glazer
Publisher: Sourcebooks (June 1, 2021)
How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace shares insights from the remote employee, manager, and leader perspectives. This book teaches the reader to leverage the flexibility of remote work, be more productive while working at home, avoid burnout, lead a team of virtual employees, and build an organization that sets the gold standard for virtual work.
Why we recommend it:
Remote work is part of our universe, and it’s here to stay. Working remotely, we found this book to be very helpful, and we recommend it to anyone who wants to become a successful remote worker. Here at Job Duck, we’ve set high standards, and we value productivity. We also want our team to avoid burnout. We highly recommend this book!
More on Robert and his book HERE
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
Written by Ken Robinson with Lou Aronica
Publisher: Penguin Books; Reprint edition (December 29, 2009)
This book, a New York Times Bestseller, will take you on a journey that offers life-altering insights about the discovery of your true best self. Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility. He shows that age and occupation are no barriers and that this is the essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities in the twenty-first century.
Why we recommend it:
This book will help its readers discover who they truly are. The reader will identify themselves better to figure out their personality, passions, and their interests. At Job Duck, we also want to encourage people to work hard and perform better in their workplace, that’s why we recommend this must-read masterpiece. The world is ours, so let’s create a legacy that will live forever.
More on Ken Robinson and his book HERE
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Written by Elizabeth Gilbert
Publisher: Riverhead Books ( September 22, 2015)
The author of the book, who is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love, as well as the short story collection, Pilgrims, digs deep into her soul to discuss her unique perspective on creativity. She offers valuable insights into the nature of inspiration and asks the reader to embrace their curiosity. Creativity is inside all of us in one form or another, and Gilbert offers the motivation to overcome our fears and discover them.
Why we recommend it:
Job Duck is an ever-growing company. We believe that creative thinking is just as important as any other ability. This book will take you on a journey beyond your wildest dreams. We want you to find the motivation to overcome your fears, strive in your career, and find the creativity that lies inside you. Do yourself a favor and dig into this brilliant book!
More on Elizabeth Gilbert and her book HERE
Thank you for reading this article. Have you read any of these books, or are you planning to read them? Did you pick up a book on Read a Book Day? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to share the blog entry, and if you want to become a Virtual Assistant at Job Duck, please click HERE to apply to one of our career growth opportunities.
