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The genius habit, how one habit can radically change your work and your life, Laura Garnett

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The genius habit

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Laura Garnett

how one habit can radically change your work and your life

Make your job the right job Maybe you're a young professional just starting to think seriously about what you want out of your career. Maybe you've been job hopping for a few years and haven't found the perfect fit. Or maybe you want to launch your career to a new level and bring fresh energy to your work. In The Genius Habit , performance strategist Laura Garnett shows you how the path to finding long-lasting professional happiness starts with building the habit that makes extraordinary accomplishment all but guaranteed, as well as: The difference between passion and purpose and why one matters more than the other How to stop equating achievements with happiness Why having a mentor is not a necessity for career success The benefits of continually fine-tuning your career so you are challenged and fulfilled every day Combining the most recent and exciting research on productivity and performance with Laura's experience guiding dozens of high-level clients to the heights of success, The Genius Habit is a must-read for anyone who believes that work can and should be one of the most rewarding aspects of life

Challenge. You are already a genius ; If you're failing at your job, you're in the wrong job ; Identifying your genius -- Impact. Quit following your passion and find your purpose ; Fulfillment = impact -- Joy. Stop equating achievements with happiness ; Ditch your mentor -- Mindfulness. Your self-worth is about confidence, not praise ; Ramp up your energy -- Perseverance. Get curious, build grit, and see adversity as opportunity ; Embrace the job search and the unknown ; Your genius won't change, but you will -- Afterword -- Appendix: The performance tracker