Career Playbook: Your Ticket to Success

Preface

The purpose of this book is to guide the student in making good decisions. The goal is to learn from past experiences and get better at making informed choices. The student will quickly learn that at first it might not be glamorous or easy, but if they have a passion for any industry, there is no reason they cannot gain employment and be successful.

This book will walk the student through the steps that are essential in order for them to gain access to the world of the employed. It will supply them with valuable knowledge of the workforce and bring them closer to their dream of working in their chosen profession.

There are many ways to gain employment. Getting a job is not the goal it s starting a career. By employing these unwritten rules the student will find that it s not as hard as those who work in the field of their choice would have them believe. This book will guide the student in planning their future.

Contents

Chapter 1: WARM-UPS (STRETCHING)
For the Love of the Game
Batter Up
Rejection
Show Me the Money!
It s a Cinderella Story!
Blue Chip
Ethics
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Chapter 2: PRESEASON (BEGINNERS)
Tryout!
Rookie Shows Promise
March Madness
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Big Time Goal
Protect the Goal
Being a Player Starts with the Mind!
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Chapter 3: REGULAR SEASON (INTERMEDIATE)
Ready for the Big Leagues!
Too Slow to Play!
Like a Book
Playing the Right Zone
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Building a Championship Team
Be Part of a Team!
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Chapter 4: PLAYOFF LEVEL (ADVANCED)
Repeat
Dream Big, Goals Often Surface
Avoid the Sand Trap
Talent Scout!
Over/Under
Home or Away
Plays of the Day
Know When to Bluff!
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Chapter 5: CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL (ALL-STAR)
Giving It Away
Play What the Defense Gives You!
One of My Heroes
Midget Plays Professional Baseball
MVP to Benchwarmer
Dynasty
Autograph!
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