The Best Job in the World : How to Make a Living from Following Your Dreams by Ben Southall download ebook MOBI, DJV, DOC
9780730313762 English 073031376X Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, part warts and all of living the dream in a dream job. Ben's story is more holistic than just travel; it's motivational and aspirational. From leaving the UK on an adventure trip to Africa, Ben has led the dream and shows how following your passions can lead to life changing opportunities. No-one else has won the Best Job in the World, and Ben is often asked what is like participating in the competition, winning and living the job and what he's been doing since. This book answers those questions. Key features: Fantasy to reality Living on a tropical island is a common daydream, Ben's story shines the light on the highs and lows of living out the dream.Inspiration hope for people who are stuck in a rut. Look for opportunities and grab them with both hands.Entertainment/Escape the book is rich with humorous and poignant stories about the challenges of being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location, and what happens after the best job in the world.Motivational understand other cultures better, embrace the unknown and overcome life's obstacles and challenge the 'expected' route through life.Authenticity the author is the only holder of the title Best Job in the World. It is a unique insight into a unique program and all that that entails.The global attention generated by the unprecedented marketing and advertising campaign also provides an insight into how to successfully engage with a diverse market on an international level. Management and leadership lessons emerge and are shared by Ben as he adapts to his new role, as the caretaker of a Great Barrier Reef Island and subsequently navigates his new career opportunities., The book was written in response to a growing demand and interest on the experiences and skills that Ben had to get him the job and the opportunities that have opened up since, and where this has taken him career wise. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, part warts and all of living the dream in a dream job. Ben's story is more holistic than just travel; it's motivational and aspirational. From leaving the UK on an adventure trip to Africa, Ben has led the dream and shows how following your passions can lead to life changing opportunities. No-one else has won the Best Job in the World, and Ben is often asked what is like participating in the competition, winning and living the job and what he's been doing since. This book answers those questions. Key features - Fantasy to reality : Living on a tropical island is a common daydream, Ben's story shines the light on the highs and lows of living out the dream. - Inspiration : hope for people who are stuck in a rut. Look for opportunities and grab them with both hands - Entertainment/Escape : the book is rich with humorous and poignant stories about the challenges of being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location, and what happens after the best job in the world. - Motivational - understand other cultures better, embrace the unknown and overcome life's obstacles and challenge the 'expected' route through life - Authenticity : the author is the only holder of the title Best Job in the World. It is a unique insight into a unique program and all that that entails. The global attention generated by the unprecedented marketing and advertising campaign also provides an insight into how to successfully engage with a diverse market on an international level. Management and leadership lessons emerge and are shared by Ben as he adapts to his new role, as the caretaker of a Great Barrier Reef Island and subsequently navigates his new career opportunities., The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World"The Best Job in the World" is the story of how following your passions can lead to life-changing opportunities. Adventurer Ben Southall shares his experiences and lessons learned as the winner of the inaugural Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World campaign, and reveals how this has led to ongoing opportunities since. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, this book follows Ben's journey--from leaving the UK on his own expedition around Africa to his new role as caretaker of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll learn about the skills and experiences that shaped Ben's path, together with the inevitable pitfalls that he faced along the way to living his dream.The sole winner of the Best Job in the World campaign, Ben's perspective is a unique one to share the serious challenges that arose from being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location. Humorous and poignant, the story is as much holistic life guide as travel guide, providing a motivational and inspirational tale that may just be the push you need to: Get inspired--see the opportunities around you and grab them with both handsEmbrace the unknown, overcome life's obstacles and challenge expectationsLive out your dreams and be your authentic selfClimb out of the rut and take part in the world around youIn "The Best Job in the World," Ben Southall answers the questions everyone is asking: "What is it like? Is it really the best job in the world?" You'll learn how to transform your interests and passions into a flexible, long-term career, and how following the road less travelled can lead to living your best life. If you're dissatisfied, stuck in a rut or merely curious, "The Best Job in the World" is a must-read tale of aspiration, inspiration and motivation.
9780730313762 English 073031376X Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, part warts and all of living the dream in a dream job. Ben's story is more holistic than just travel; it's motivational and aspirational. From leaving the UK on an adventure trip to Africa, Ben has led the dream and shows how following your passions can lead to life changing opportunities. No-one else has won the Best Job in the World, and Ben is often asked what is like participating in the competition, winning and living the job and what he's been doing since. This book answers those questions. Key features: Fantasy to reality Living on a tropical island is a common daydream, Ben's story shines the light on the highs and lows of living out the dream.Inspiration hope for people who are stuck in a rut. Look for opportunities and grab them with both hands.Entertainment/Escape the book is rich with humorous and poignant stories about the challenges of being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location, and what happens after the best job in the world.Motivational understand other cultures better, embrace the unknown and overcome life's obstacles and challenge the 'expected' route through life.Authenticity the author is the only holder of the title Best Job in the World. It is a unique insight into a unique program and all that that entails.The global attention generated by the unprecedented marketing and advertising campaign also provides an insight into how to successfully engage with a diverse market on an international level. Management and leadership lessons emerge and are shared by Ben as he adapts to his new role, as the caretaker of a Great Barrier Reef Island and subsequently navigates his new career opportunities., The book was written in response to a growing demand and interest on the experiences and skills that Ben had to get him the job and the opportunities that have opened up since, and where this has taken him career wise. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, part warts and all of living the dream in a dream job. Ben's story is more holistic than just travel; it's motivational and aspirational. From leaving the UK on an adventure trip to Africa, Ben has led the dream and shows how following your passions can lead to life changing opportunities. No-one else has won the Best Job in the World, and Ben is often asked what is like participating in the competition, winning and living the job and what he's been doing since. This book answers those questions. Key features - Fantasy to reality : Living on a tropical island is a common daydream, Ben's story shines the light on the highs and lows of living out the dream. - Inspiration : hope for people who are stuck in a rut. Look for opportunities and grab them with both hands - Entertainment/Escape : the book is rich with humorous and poignant stories about the challenges of being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location, and what happens after the best job in the world. - Motivational - understand other cultures better, embrace the unknown and overcome life's obstacles and challenge the 'expected' route through life - Authenticity : the author is the only holder of the title Best Job in the World. It is a unique insight into a unique program and all that that entails. The global attention generated by the unprecedented marketing and advertising campaign also provides an insight into how to successfully engage with a diverse market on an international level. Management and leadership lessons emerge and are shared by Ben as he adapts to his new role, as the caretaker of a Great Barrier Reef Island and subsequently navigates his new career opportunities., The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World"The Best Job in the World" is the story of how following your passions can lead to life-changing opportunities. Adventurer Ben Southall shares his experiences and lessons learned as the winner of the inaugural Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World campaign, and reveals how this has led to ongoing opportunities since. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, this book follows Ben's journey--from leaving the UK on his own expedition around Africa to his new role as caretaker of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll learn about the skills and experiences that shaped Ben's path, together with the inevitable pitfalls that he faced along the way to living his dream.The sole winner of the Best Job in the World campaign, Ben's perspective is a unique one to share the serious challenges that arose from being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location. Humorous and poignant, the story is as much holistic life guide as travel guide, providing a motivational and inspirational tale that may just be the push you need to: Get inspired--see the opportunities around you and grab them with both handsEmbrace the unknown, overcome life's obstacles and challenge expectationsLive out your dreams and be your authentic selfClimb out of the rut and take part in the world around youIn "The Best Job in the World," Ben Southall answers the questions everyone is asking: "What is it like? Is it really the best job in the world?" You'll learn how to transform your interests and passions into a flexible, long-term career, and how following the road less travelled can lead to living your best life. If you're dissatisfied, stuck in a rut or merely curious, "The Best Job in the World" is a must-read tale of aspiration, inspiration and motivation.