The #1 Bestselling Career Change Book
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Permission to Try
11 Things You Need to Hear When You’re Scared to Change Your Life
by Annie Franceschi
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About the Book
Self-Help | Personal Growth | CAREERS
“What’s my purpose” "What if I fail?" “What will other people say?”
Seeking permission keeps us in jobs we hate, relationships that are toxic, and lives we don't want. After quitting her Hollywood dream job, Annie Franceschi is here to give you the pep talk you need to change your life with hard-won personal stories, funny anecdotes, and helpful exercises for finding your purpose. Ready for the motivation to begin a new chapter?
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Printable Permission Slips
Here’s your printable permission slip (great if you need extra or have the ebook version).
Featured Videos
FROM CHAPTER 2,
YOUR STORY WILL MAKE SENSE IN THE END (PROMISE)
In this TED talk that’s been watched millions of times, Shawn Achor shares how we often push away happiness (and what to do about it.) From Chapter 2, “Give Yourself Some Credit.”
FROM CHAPTER 4,
action beats talent
The cast of Broadway’s smash hit, Fun Home, create a parody of a song from West Side Story. In the process, they learn (and teach) a lesson about being a “do-er.” From Chapter 4, “Make Your Own Magic.”
FROM CHAPTER 6,
YOU DESERVE MORE THAN “OKAY”
Watch Jim Carrey’s commencement address from Maharishi University in 2014 - featured in “Fear the Status Quo” in Chapter 6.
Featured Playlist
FROM CHAPTER 2,
YOUR STORY WILL MAKE SENSE IN THE END (PROMISE)
This is my Amazon music “Attitude of Gratitude” playlist referenced in Chapter 2, “Value What Others See in You”. Enjoy!
Book Recommendations
MY FAVORITE BOOKS FOR FINDING MEANING IN YOUR LIFE & CAREER
These are some of my favorite reads in the life and career space. Many of the below are referenced directly in Permission to Try.
Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon
Quitter, Jon Acuff
Do Cool Sh*t, Miki Agrawal
Make it Happen, Lara Casey
The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey
Financial Peace, Dave Ramsey
Real Artists Don’t Starve, Jeff Goins
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller
Love Does, Bob Goff
The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton
