Luck Is No Accident

by Krumholtz, John D.; Levin, Al S.

• ISBN13: 9781886230033
• ISBN10: 188623003X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Ingram Book Co

Summary

Unplanned events - chance occurrences - more often determine life and career choices than all the careful planning we do. A chance meeting, a broken appointment, a sudden job loss, a "fill-in" job, a hobby - these are the kinds of experiences that lead to unexpected life directions and career choices. Luck Is No Accident actively encourages you to prepare for the unexpected, to take advantage of chance events, to make the most of random "happenstances." Now revised and updated with specific advice for these difficult economic times. Book jacket.

Author Biography

John D. Krumboltz, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology at Stanford University, is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A leader in the theory of career counseling, his notable previous books include Assessing Career Development, Behavioral Counseling, and Counseling Methods. Dr. Krumboltz has received the prestigious Leona Tyler Award in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (1990), the Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge Award from the American Psychological Association (2002), and designation as one of only five "Living Legends in Counseling" by the American Counseling Association (2004). Al S. Levin, Ed.D., Professor of Counselor Education at California State University, Sacramento, was formerly the Assistant Director at Stanford University's Career Development Center, MBA Career Center, and Lecturer at Stanford's School of Education. Dr. Levin has authored numerous career development publications, led training workshops, and made presentations at professional conferences throughout the United States.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Make the Most of Unplanned Events	p. 5
Always Keep Your Options Open	p. 23
Wake Up - Before Your Dream Comes True!	p. 35
Try It - Even Without Knowing the Outcome	p. 55
Go Ahead and Make Mistakes	p. 75
Take Action to Create Your Own Luck	p. 89
Go for the Job - Then Learn the Skills	p. 109
Enjoy Yourself - The Good Life Is a Balanced Life	p. 125
Overcome Self-Sabotage	p. 139
Remember That Luck Is No Accident - Important Lessons About Creating Luck	p. 147
Annotated Bibliography	p. 151
Career and Green-Job Websites	p. 157
Index	p. 159
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