Book Review: The Proximity Principle
The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman
Goodreads Summary:
Right now, 70% of Americans aren't passionate about their work and are desperately longing for meaning and purpose. They're sick of "average" and know there's something better out there, but they just don't know how to reach it.
One basic principle--The Proximity Principle--can change everything you thought you knew about pursuing a career you love.
In his latest book, The Proximity Principle, national radio host and career expert Ken Coleman provides a simple plan of how positioning yourself near the right people and places can help you land the job you love.
Forget the traditional career advice you've heard! Networking, handing out business cards, and updating your online profile do nothing to set you apart from other candidates. Ken will show you how to be intentional and genuine about the connections you make with a fresh, unexpected take on resumes and the job interview process. You'll discover the five people you should look for and the four best places to grow, learn, practice, and perform so you can step into the role you were created to fill.
After reading The Proximity Principle, you'll know how to connect with the right people and put yourself in the right places, so opportunities will come--and you'll be prepared to take them.
My Review:
Right now, 70% of Americans aren't passionate about their work and are desperately longing for meaning and purpose. They're sick of "average" and know there's something better out there, but they just don't know how to reach it.
One basic principle--The Proximity Principle--can change everything you thought you knew about pursuing a career you love.
In his latest book, The Proximity Principle, national radio host and career expert Ken Coleman provides a simple plan of how positioning yourself near the right people and places can help you land the job you love.
Forget the traditional career advice you've heard! Networking, handing out business cards, and updating your online profile do nothing to set you apart from other candidates. Ken will show you how to be intentional and genuine about the connections you make with a fresh, unexpected take on resumes and the job interview process. You'll discover the five people you should look for and the four best places to grow, learn, practice, and perform so you can step into the role you were created to fill.
After reading The Proximity Principle, you'll know how to connect with the right people and put yourself in the right places, so opportunities will come--and you'll be prepared to take them.
My Review:
2.5/5 Stars
We all have heard that quote - "You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with". Well this book drives that point home except through your career.
We all have heard that quote - "You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with". Well this book drives that point home except through your career.
Coleman points this fact out by naming the different types of people and how they can catapult you to your dream job:
Professors - teach the basics
Professionals - model the way it should be done
Mentors - provide wisdom and accountability
Peers - push you towards success
Producers - give you opportunity
Although, I feel like this book did have practical solutions of how to use the connections you have I think most the examples were extreme or even famous examples. Overall 'The Proximity Principle' was a good career book, but in my opinion not going to be a business book for everyone.
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