Best Job Ever!: Rethink Your Career, Redefine Rich, Revolutionize Your Life

PRAISE FOR BEST JOB EVER!

"There is no one like Dr. Bray [he] has the uncanny ability to inspire, encourage, scold, and coach you. If you are looking for career help, Dr Bray is the guide you want on that journey!"
Justin F., Oklahoma

"Dr. Bray has a remarkably straightforward and effective coaching and teaching style. His positivity and art of communicating have helped me become a better individual both in and away from the workplace."
John L., Texas

"It′s not often that you find someone as fun and inspiring to work with as Dr. Bray. Working with him helped me to be confident in who I am, what I bring to the table, and what I want in my future career. He helped prepare me to take the next step in my career! "
Melanie B., North Carolina

"I can′t wait for the world to meet Dr. Bray! With his help I was able to define a direct path to achieve what I was looking for in my career. He brings a unique mixture of candor, inspiration, and humor that is the perfect combination. I will forever be grateful that I found him!"
Jess W., Nevada

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: My Story and Why You Need This Book xiii

Chapter 1 You Don t Have to Wait for Your Dream Career to Be Happy 1

Chapter 2 Eighty–Seven Percent of Employees Don t Like Their Jobs: Here Are the Top Five Reasons Why and What to Do About It 11

Chapter 3 Why You Haven t Changed Anything: Career Fear 23

Chapter 4 What If I Don t Know What to Do? 37

Chapter 5 Career Excuses: All the Reasons You Don t Have Your Best Job Ever! 47

Chapter 6 Career Boredom 53

Chapter 7 Redefine Rich 65

Chapter 8 Why You Are NOT Stuck in Your Career: The Power of Change 77

Chapter 9 What Career and Life Do You Want and Why? 85

Chapter 10 You Can Follow Your Passion Without Quitting Your Job 101

Chapter 11 Career Plan Step #1: What Is Your Job? 113

Chapter 12 Career Plan Step #2: Discover Your Strengths 119

Chapter 13 Career Plan Step #3: What Makes You Awesome at Work? 127

Chapter 14 Career Plan Step #4: One–, Three–, and Five–Year Plan 133

Chapter 15 Career Plan Step #5: The Big Why? 143

Chapter 16 Career Plan Step #6: Your Community 149

Chapter 17 Career Plan Step #7: Identify Both Personal and Professional Barriers to Your Success 159

Chapter 18 Career Plan Step #8: Achieving Your Career Plan: The Power of Work 169

Chapter 19 Career Plan Step #9: Return on Investment 177

Chapter 20 Career Change: Try Before You Buy 183

Chapter 21 Money, Finances, and Your Career Change 193

Chapter 22 When Everything Goes Wrong 201

Chapter 23 Start Doing: Take Focused, Smart Actions 211

Index 219

DR. C.K. BRAY is a nationally recognized career and organizational development expert and corporate consultant who speaks and trains worldwide. Working with individuals and a variety of organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to Silicon Valley start–ups, he helps employees and leaders develop skills in leadership, success, engagement, and career development. He also provides free career advice at DrCkBray.com through his podcast, blog, and videos. Dr. Bray lives with his wife and six children in Arizona.