The name action101.co.za
was inspired by
the phenomenal book:
by
Ryan Babineaux, Ph.D.
John Krumboltz, Ph.D.
reads:
"The point of this book is to help you take action in your life.
You might think of it as "Action 101" because we teach the basics of
getting going and making things happen, even though you may feel
apprehensive, unprepared, or afraid of failure.
The ideas presented here arose out of our work as career counselors
and educators. In talking to thousands of individuals about
their work, we made an important discovery: People who
are happy and successful spend less time planning and more time
acting. They get out into the world and try new things, make
mistakes, and in doing so, benefit from unexpected experiences and
opportunities.
Over the years we have developed simple yet powerful techniques to
help people take positive action in their lives. These
techniques have proven to be effective in our work with a wide range
of clients as well as with participants in workshops and university
courses. We have helped people accomplish many things - start
businesses, write novels, form research foundations, get married,
lose a hundred pounds. We do so not by requiring them to
make dramatic changes to who they are, but by encouraging them to
make small changes to what they do.
In the following pages you will find advice on how to follow your
interests and take action, even though you may be unsure of your
career plans, feel stuck in a rut, or be apprehensive of
failure. We provide practical advice on how to trust your
enthusiasm and allow it to guide you, break free from habitual
behaviors and initiate new adventures, act boldly with minimal
preparation, and leverage your strengths for rapid change. Each
chapter includes discussion of cutting-edge research, inspiring
stories from the lives of famous and ordinary people alike, and
specific steps to put ideas into practice to enact immediate change in
your life."
1. The Happiness Tipping Point
2. Fail Fast, Fail Often
3. Be Curious
4. Don't Marry a Job Before Your First Date
5. Think Big, Act Small
6. Be an Innovator
7. Overcome Analysis Paralysis
8. Stop Resisting and Start Living
9. It Takes a Community
Contact: nickATaction101DOTcoDOTza