A New Approach to Making Career Choices
Episode Description
Wharton professor G. Richard Shell's new book, Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success, encourages readers to embrace major transitions in life. đź“‚ Management;Human Resources
Brief Summary
Professor Richard Shell discusses his book on redefining success and self-awareness across different life stages.
Key points
- The Nature of Success. Richard Shell explains how success varies across different life stages and audiences.
- Redefining Happiness. Richard discusses the deeper meanings of happiness beyond material success.
- Facing Fear in Transitions. Richard addresses the fears students and executives face during life transitions.
- The Courage to Quit. He left a consulting career to pursue entrepreneurship, creating schools for low-income students.
- Aha Moments in Class. Students realize they can define their own success, empowering them for the future.
- Redefining Success. Success isn't just about happiness; it's about defining your own goals and path.
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Episode highlights
- The Nature of SuccessRichard Shell explains how success varies across different life stages and audiences.“For undergrads, success is an experiment, not a test.”2:05Sep 24, 2013
- Redefining HappinessRichard discusses the deeper meanings of happiness beyond material success.“Happiness is a mix of emotion, evaluation, and spiritual satisfaction.”7:58Sep 24, 2013
- Facing Fear in TransitionsRichard addresses the fears students and executives face during life transitions.“Fear is the biggest obstacle to figuring out your path to success.”18:05Sep 24, 2013
- The Courage to QuitHe left a consulting career to pursue entrepreneurship, creating schools for low-income students.“He had the courage to quit and knit together all the pieces of his life.”21:32Sep 24, 2013
- Aha Moments in ClassStudents realize they can define their own success, empowering them for the future.“This is an opportunity, not something to fear.”24:35Sep 24, 2013
- Redefining SuccessSuccess isn't just about happiness; it's about defining your own goals and path.“You have to live your own life and craft your own goals.”25:42Sep 24, 2013
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