Free to Succeed: Designing the Life You Want in Today's Free Agent Economy

by Barbara Bailey Reinhold and Dashka Slater

The new economy is rapidly becoming a free agent economy. Today, one-third of all American workers are free agents, and in the next decade the percentage will rise even more dramatically. Whether by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452282519
• ISBN13: 9780452282513
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Think out of the Box

This is an excellent resource for making changes in one's life and work. I found the exercises in the book especially helpful in getting me to think out of the box. The book helped to clarify my own personal working style and what type of work situation would most ensure my success. I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of making a work change.

Making it on your own!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to kiss your boss good-bye and venture out on your own?Dr. Reinhold, in all her wisdom and with a wonderful sense of humor, gives you the courage and shows you the way to do just that. If you can dream it, you can do it. Let Dr. Reinhold help you turn your daydreams and your passions into a profession. A must read for anyone interested in becoming an independent agent in today's economy.

excellent book!

I would like to thank Barbara for all her advice and wisdom.I truly enjoyed and appreciated this book. Even though I may not ultimately become a free agent, I loved the way she talked about designing your life according to your own needs and wants. She makes soul searching a little easier with some innovative and creative questions and exercises. I've been recommending this book to many of my friends who are beginning to debate about all their choices. I look forward to more thoughts and books from her!

VERY helpful and easy to read

I love this book's format! The few longer chapters at the beginning give a lot of information, especially about the seven stages of "doing your own thing," and then each stage has its own little stories to illustrate the points. So no matter where you you are in the process of creating and running your own venture, you can turn to the places in the book where you need inspiration and practical advice. Her stories are to the point and easy to remember. She writes as if she is sitting in the room with you. A book to read, check back with, and give to friends.

Give Yourself a Present by Focusing on Your Future

This unassuming book is the best tool I have found to identify my personal and professional priorities. "Free to Succeed" served as a launchpad for me to think creatively about how I can take control of my work life, and keep the personal and professional in balance. The profiles of real-life clients ground the text, making it easy to see myself and my situation more clearly. The activities helped me to develop and individualized short and long term career plans. This book is a career counselor between two covers.