Complete change of career at the age of 39

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(Joey) #21

On the topic of making important life decisions, here’s a book that may help you gain a wealth of insights into what might be truly best for you and your family …

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

(Robin) #22

Just ordered the book. As a fan of Blink, I’m anxious to explore that subject again

(Joey) #23

Yes, the broad themes of these two books are similar. However, I found the difference to be that Malcom Gladwell waves his arms a lot without having any real expertise in the topic (to wit, he hasn’t discovered anything on his own).

Gigerenzer actually does the underlying research and explains the science of how and why the brain does what it does. It’s a fascinating reveal, without being at all wonky.

Of the two, I found the latter to be a much more revealing book that left me with deeper understanding and insights I’ve now seen play out in my own daily life. Highly accessible and well-written. Enjoy!

(Bean) #24

Or any topic, really. He picks good topics, though.

(Robin) #25

I appreciate your reasoning. Gladwell is wide, not deep. Ok for getting the “gist” and some general insight.
But I appreciate the deeper dives when it comes to my mysterious brain. Fascinating stuff.

(Brian) #26

At nearly 60, I’m not sure how much “career” is possible for me. I don’t tend to have a good track record of picking viable business to get attached to. Seems like if there were two choices, pickin’ up pennies or pickin’ up dollar bills, I’d choose pickin’ up pennies. :confused:

Saw an ad in an old magazine for 8 track tape deck repair technician school. Maybe I should check that out. (That was a joke.)

In all seriousness, I don’t know how this world works. Son went to “art school” and got a degree there. I thought, well, he’ll be exercising his “Would you like fries with that” voice. Nope. He’s making 6 figures and doing very well. Seems like every time he wants a new job he gets a $10k raise and more perks. It’s just a world I don’t understand.