Recommended Resources
There are countless experts (genuine and self-proclaimed) out there telling us how to advance our careers and make more money.
As is the case with everything, some sources are more helpful than others. And a few are downright shoddy!
So, to help you cut through the clutter, here’s some of the career advancement (and financial freedom) resources I recommend.
And this means they either have direct experience successfully climbing the corporate ladder or have achieved financial independence.
P.S. I don’t get any kick-backs for making any of these recommendations!
Career Coaches
Here’s the thing, I want to help you advance your career and make more money. But, I’m not really a “career coach for hire” kind of person.
I would much rather chat with you for FREE via email or blog comments than offer paid services to advise you live.
That said, I’m a huge fan of career coaches – I once worked with a wonderful coach who was a game-changer for my own advancement.
So, if you want to work with a career coach, I recommend you find someone with years of experience successfully climbing the corporate ladder – someone who can offer real-world advice based on personal experiences.
Here’s a few individuals who fit that description…
Fun Fact: I worked under Patty (several levels under) when we were both at HP many, many years ago!
Books & Blogs on “How to Get Promoted”
- BOOK: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms
- BOOK Expect to Win: 10 Proven Strategies for Thriving in the Workplace
- BOOK: Invaluable: Master the 10 Skills You Need to Skyrocket your Career
- BOOK: Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career
- BOOK: Never Eat Alone
- LINKEDIN: Accelerate Your Career Newsletter
- LINKEDIN: Finally Promoted Newsletter (ok, this one is mine!)
Honorable Mention: Fearless Salary Negotiation — this isn’t a book about career advancement, but Josh Doody provides a ton of great info about salary negotiation. I personally used his scripts to negotiate job offers and make more money!
Financial Freedom Blogs & Books
I have lots of thoughts on ways you can make more money from a corporate career, but I’m not your go-to person for investment advice. (I’m sure I could have quit working years earlier if I had been a smarter investor!)
But, here’s a few blogs you should visit for this kind of expertise.
And, I’ve read quite a few money books over the years, but here’s 3 of my favorites:
- The Millionaire Next Door – I loved this book because it helped make “millionaire” status attainable for me. And it drove home the importance to live below our means.
- Your Money or Your Life – I loved this book! This is the book that set me on a path to early retirement. It’s been a while since I’ve read it, but I remember this book inspired me to set new goals to achieve financial independence.
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad – There’s some controversy out there around this book, but I’m a fan because it introduced me to the concept of passive income. It planted a seed, and someday I hope to be able to earn royalties or some other passive income from a creative pursuit.
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