Marsha Sinetar

This book takes a very Buddhist approach to finding and doing the work that you love. The title is misleading-- it's not so much a how-to for making lots of money (it won't tell you how to get rich), but rather about how you need to trust that by doing what you love, you will earn enough money to sustain yourself and have the lifestyle you want.

The main idea is that work is not just work, it's a vehicle through which a person can express themselves and grow as an individual. It's about self-actualization. So often people end up choosing jobs and careers based on external (society's) definitions of success, such as earning a certain amount of money, being able to buy a house, having a certain type of lifestyle, etc., but these things don't bring true satisfaction. Rather, it's the connection to their work on a personal, and even spiritual, level that brings fulfillment. Work becomes a way of exploring our strengths and weaknesses and improving ourselves. However, to pursue the work you truly want to do and love, you need to be true to yourself and have the confidence to go against what others (and society) might expect you to do. And in doing so, "the money will follow", as in, you will certainly make enough to sustain your livelihood.

The book gives numerous examples of people who developed the confidence to do what they love, and the steps they took to get there. Sinetar also includes some suggestions on what you can do to move towards your ideal work situation, although the book is more about theory than practice. Still, I think this is an absolutely important read as it deals with a lot of the emotional and psychological barriers that often stop people from going after what they want. There are plenty of other books out there that will give you concrete actionable steps on how to find your dream job, but I'm guessing most people already know what to do; they just have trouble getting themselves to do it since they are being blocked by their psychological and emotional states. So that's where this book comes in-- Sinetar takes a much-needed spiritual approach to work, and writes about it with a lot of empathy, encouragement, and wisdom.… (más)