How To Approach This Book
Curt Skene’s In2Win! Career Coaching Supplement.
When I designed In2Win! I wanted it to be a simple book but please don’t be fooled by that simplicity. You should read it two or three times to make sure you get the most out of each page and zero in on what each idea means to you. This book isn’t intended to be the “letter of the law” or a step-by-step plan; it’s a springboard for you to challenge your creativity and transform your career search. In reality, if I told each of you exactly what to do then I wouldn’t be doing you any favors because you would all act and look the same.
On every page is a final thought which I call “CURT’S KEEPER”. While most are intended to summarize an important concept from the page, there are a few random ones that are there simply because they are great points that need to be shared in this book.
This book is a “living” document that will grow and improve because of its integration with the In2Win! online career coaching community (www.in2winbook.com). I encourage you to join this community, which will give you ongoing access to new career transition insights and ideas. Below are just a few of the key elements I have built in to help you maximize your reading experience:
1. To make finding ideas faster, In2Win! is organized into seven logical groups so you can “spot read” if you choose.
2. The QR codes on each page provide additional “up-to-date” information at your fingertips (e.g. new content, up-to-date reference lists, tips and training material). You can either scan the QR Code with your smart phone or use the In2Win! directory found on www.in2winbook.com. Make sure you keep checking these pages as they will evolve over time.
3. Throughout In2Win! I reference several mind laws because, as a certified Hypnotist and Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP), I know the important role your subconscious mind will play in your success.
4. In2Win! is about giving back so when you find something works for you in your search it’s my hope that you will post it and share it with others. Wouldn’t it be cool to know you helped others and that others were there to help you too?
5. Have fun with In2Win! Laughter is great medicine for most ailments. The intent of the cartoons is to make you laugh, boost your spirits and give you a break from the stress you may be experiencing during your search. Don’t take them too seriously or try to make them into political statements because that is not the intention. Marvin, the bumbling cartoon character, is here to proudly represent all people equally.
6. Keep In2Win! nearby, even after you’re employed. I encourage you to pick it up from time to time and have another read and chuckle on me.
7. Give the gift of giving. If you know others who should be reading In2Win! buy an extra copy or two at www.buyin2winbook.com. Give them out as spontaneous gifts because doing the unexpected feels great! You can always ask me to add the “WOW factor” of personalizing them with a note of inspiration and signature.
Here’s to your career success however it comes to you!
Why I Wrote This Page
Because my goal with In2Win! is to be the fire starter. This book is built to inspire your thinking and ignite your own plan. The thinking itself belongs to you. The points are short on purpose, and the book is designed to be read several times. Each time you come back, a different page will grab you, because you’ll be in a different place.
The interactive design built into In2Win! means the more you give, the more you get. Highlight what grabs you. Write down your own thoughts. Join the discussion. Every comment you share becomes fuel for someone else. Your commitment to participate will inspire others to participate too. Imagine the power if every reader committed to just one thing.
Trust your own reading. Your way of seeing an idea may be completely different from mine, and that’s a strength. I’ve lost count of the times I said something expecting one response and the listener heard something entirely different. Often it was better than what I meant. If a page sparks an idea I never intended, run with it.
Here’s the only measure that matters: did this book inspire you to do something? If one page pushes you to make one call, send one message, or take one bold step toward your next role, it has done its job. When that fire catches, we all win.
In2Win! Afterthought
One thing that has surprised me is the number of readers who have given In2Win! as a gift to someone else.
Several parents have bought copies for their kids. Doctors have bought it as pre-reading for the studies ahead. A few dozen readers have even bought several copies to give to others who are struggling in their own careers.
At one point a reader reached out and asked, “Have you ever considered letting readers capture your message, highlight specific words and create their own personal scratchpad of ideas?” I hadn’t!
In less than 24 hours, the feature was built into the book, so you can capture and highlight what matters most to you. I was excited. That one idea was a game changer, and now it’s part of our fabric.
To try it, select any text on a page to highlight it, and use My Notes (bottom right) to jot down your own thoughts.
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