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May 2024
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ATG 179: Take Your Career From Accidenta...

JON ACUFF
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Ready to unlock joy and growth in your career? Join me as I sit down with Scott Miller to explore his new career-focused book, Career on Course. Scott shares invaluable insights from his dynamic professional journey, emphasizing the importance of joy and self-awareness in personal and professional growth. As a multi-passionate individual, he highlights the significance of experimentation to discover what truly resonates. Tune into our conversation about reading habits, productivity, and unlocking your potential. This episode could ignite your next career breakthrough!

Scott’s Book List
Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Donald Miller’s Books
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey
Malcolm Gladwell’s Books
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

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