No Fears, No Excuses, Larry Smith
No Fears, No Excuses, Larry Smith
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No Fears, No Excuses
What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career

Author: Larry Smith

Narrator: Tom Taylorson

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/13/2024


Synopsis

“Larry Smith has hit on the new millennium’s major career issue.” —Booklist

“Have you ever had a conversation with someone about your life that leaves you feeling so elated that you have goosebumps? This is a typical result of how I feel after chatting with Larry.” —M. Azam Javed, Tesla

“Had it not been for the time I was able to spend with Professor Smith during my university years gaining his advice on career success, I would not be where I am today.” —Mike McCauley, Google

Over the past three decades, Professor Larry Smith has become something of a “career whisperer” for his students at the University of Waterloo. His stunning TEDx talk on finding your calling has been viewed by more than six million people and counting.

This book captures the best of his advice in a one-stop roadmap for your future. Showcasing his particular mix of tough love and bracing clarity, Smith itemizes all the excuses and worries that are holding you back—and deconstructs them brilliantly. After dismantling your hidden mental obstacles, he provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to go about identifying and then pursuing your true passion. There’s no promising it will be easy, but the straight-talking, irrepressible Professor Smith buoys you with the inspiration necessary to stay the course.

About Larry Smith

LARRY SMITH is an adjunct associate professor of economics at the University of Waterloo. He is a recipient of the University of Waterloo’s Distinguished Teacher Award. During his long-standing tenure, Smith has taught more than 23,000 students, representing more than 10 percent of UW’s alumni. And, of course, millions from all over the world have viewed his provocative TEDx talk, and the numbers continue to grow on a daily basis. Professor Smith is also president of Essential Economics Corporation, an economic consulting practice that serves a wide range of public and private clients. The firm specializes in forecasting and in the economics of innovation and development. He also advises UW students who start their own ventures. Smith has now worked with more than 450 teams of student entrepreneurs. Many have gone on to create companies of significant size and success. They include enterprises in such industries as communications, software, robotics, culture, entertainment, design, real estate, and professional services.He lives in Kitchener, Ontario.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kat on March 04, 2016

I don't think I've ever given this type of book five stars. Most of the nonfiction I read is informational, or inspirational (collections of essays, or books like "On Writing" by Stephen King), but I tend to have a hard time with books like this, books that claim to have "answers" on how to improve......more

Goodreads review by Darren on July 05, 2016

This was an interesting book that ostensibly sets out to show you how to change things to get a great career, yet so much of the advice can equally be applied in other life situations. The author has, for several decades, been a so-called “career whisperer” for his students, giving them advice and s......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on June 28, 2021

Every fear and excuse raised by young people as to why they can't find a great career gets addressed in this book. If you find yourself also having these apprehensions, this just might be the antidote for you.......more

Goodreads review by Valerie on May 10, 2017

Asked challenging, thoughtful questions of its readers. I think, however, that even though anyone can have a great career, not everyone can. The author's advice just isn't reasonable for some fields or populations.......more

Goodreads review by Sam on September 15, 2019

I read this book in an entire weekend, here are the big takeaways for me: 1. Working hard is not enough in today's ever changing and highly competitive environment. You need to think smarter and strategically on a constant basis to stay ahead. 2. Following your passion is not cliche. It doesn't always......more