What single book/text would you recommend for people and what skill can it help them learn? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 14 points 2 months ago

"Discover What You're Best At" by Linda Gail.

I found this book when I was out of work due to an injury. You can do the self tests in half a day, and the jobs they suggest go from entry level to college graduate. When you can get up on a rainy Monday morning and feel okay about going to work you've solved most of life's problems.

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

At what are you best? I usually got stuff like lumberjack or garbage man on aptitude tests at school.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

There are six self tests in the book. Things like math, mechanical problems, leadership, etc.

A product demonstrator, a nurse, and a hair stylist all need good dexterity and good people skills. Three totally different jobs with similar skill sets.

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

That sounds neat, thanks for telling us about it.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Good luck

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