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The uncertainty advantage : launching your career in an era of rapid change.
"Embrace the chaos and transform career challenges into opportunities. In a world where the only certainty is change, The Uncertainty Advantage offers young professionals the tools to turn chaos into a career superpower. This indispensable guide illuminates the path to thriving in unpredictable times, equipping readers with the skills to cultivate antifragility, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Discover how to embrace challenges, foster broad and deep professional relationships, and nurture self-compassion in an era of rapid technological advances and global upheaval. Whether launching a new venture or navigating your first job, this book provides practical strategies and insights to help you harness uncertainty and build a resilient, dynamic career. Prepare to transform fear into freedom and insecurity into inspiration, setting the foundation for lifelong success and fulfillment in our thrilling yet daunting modern world."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459753228 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 219 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Dundurm Press, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Career development. Self-realization. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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Turn volatility into your competitive edge with research-backed strategies to thrive in AI-driven, fast-changing careers.
You were told to follow a plan â pick the right major, land the right job, and climb the ladder. But the world doesnât work that way anymore â if it ever did. AI is upending industries, career paths are unpredictable, and instability is the only certainty. The old playbook is obsolete. The good news? Uncertainty isnât a problem â itâs your greatest advantage.
In The Uncertainty Advantage, you'll learn how to:- Stop overthinking and make smarter career decisions faster using research-backed tools.
- Land better jobs with unconventional strategies that help you stand out from the crowd.
- Bounce back from setbacks using science-backed techniques for resilience and antifragility.
- Future-proof your career by mastering human skills AI canât replace, like storytelling, judgment, and influence.
Scott Stirrett challenges the myths that hold young professionals back. Drawing from research, real-world examples, and lessons from helping over ten thousand emerging leaders, Stirrett reveals why instability isnât something to fear â itâs an opportunity to grow, adapt, and get ahead.
This isnât just another career guide â itâs a blueprint for navigating an unpredictable world with confidence. Youâll learn how to develop antifragility â the ability to thrive through uncertainty â while making bold career moves, building meaningful relationships, and thinking entrepreneurially in any field. And just as important, youâll discover why self-compassion is the hidden superpower of resilient people, helping you overcome self-doubt, silence the inner critic, and turn setbacks into fuel for growth.
Packed with practical tools, research-backed insights, and hard-won wisdom, The Uncertainty Advantage is your roadmap to not just surviving change but using it to build a career and life on your own terms.
