How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What's Left of Your Career

By Jason Seiden

Book Overview

Plenty of books promise the secret to success, but who has the energy for the personality overhaul needed to become an achiever? Personal change is difficult, stressful, risky? and there is no... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979943108
• ISBN13: 9780979943102
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Trestle Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

I laughed, I cried

I laughed because it was funny and I cried because I've done so many of these stupid, self destructive things! This book is a great for people at all levels of employment especially kids just starting out. Useful, practical advice delivered in a very funny and easy-to-read format. Nice job Jason!

Whether you work in a cubicle or corner office, you must read this book!

I learned more about career development by reading this book than I did from earning my MBA, and I certainly laughed a whole lot more. Jason's wit and wisdom make this book almost impossible to put down. It had me taking a good look at myself and identifying the ways I have been sabotaging my own success. It also has some great tips for improving your personal life. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

Quite a thinker - In a good way!!

This book is so intelligently written and such a great "thinker" book, that I could not put it down. What differentiates this from other books of its type; I thoroughly enjoyed reading it AND "thinking" as I did so. The book prompts you to evaluate yourself and continue to reevaluate yourself at every turn of the page...It is one of those books that as you read you catch yourself saying "that really hits home and makes sense!" Intelligently written, punctuated with excellent bits of humor, and a learning experience all in one...what else could you ask for in a book!

Insightful, witty, and remarkably accurate

As a management consultant with a doctorate degree in organizational psychology, I witness the self-destructive behavior of executives on a daily basis. I never cease to be amazed at the careless, short-sighted, and oftentimes ridiculous behavior of educated people in high level leadership positions. Jason has captured this lunacy in an insightful, concise, laugh-out-loud debut that provides a roadmap for how to manage your career. By highlighting those things we do to self destruct, Jason also skillfully guides the reader toward behaviors and attitudes that lead to success. I would recommend this book to colleagues and clients alike.

Plain and simple truths that everyone needs to hear about being your best in the business world.

A humorous and insightful jouney of our actions and attitudes as we try to ride the road to success. Jason's self deprecating humor allows you to feel in good company as you muddle your way up the ladder. Laughing your way through your own self-destructive behavior you can acknowledge, accept, and begin to make the changes neccessary to stop the destruction. Funny and Intuitive, leaves you feeling there is hope, and change is possible.