The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need
by: Daniel H. Pink
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"From a New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Washington Post bestselling authorcomes a first-of-its- kind career guide for a new generation of jobseekers.There's never been a career guide like it.the fully illustratedstory (ingeniously told in Manga form) of a young Everyman just out of collegewho lands his first job. Johnny Bunko is new to parachute company Boggs Corp.,and he stumbles through his early days as a working stiff until a crisis promptshim to find a new job. Step by step he builds a career, illustrating as he doesthe six core lessons of finding, keeping, and flourishing in satisfying work:There is no plan ,Forget about your weaknesses, Persistence trumps talent,It's not about you ,Make excellent mistakes, Leave an imprintSmart,engaging, and insightful, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko offers practical advicefor anyone looking to start a rewarding career."
"From a New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Washington Post bestselling authorcomes a first-of-its- kind career guide for a new generation of jobseekers.There's never been a career guide like it.the fully illustratedstory (ingeniously told in Manga form) of a young Everyman just out of collegewho lands his first job. Johnny Bunko is new to parachute company Boggs Corp.,and he stumbles through his early days as a working stiff until a crisis promptshim to find a new job. Step by step he builds a career, illustrating as he doesthe six core lessons of finding, keeping, and flourishing in satisfying work:There is no plan ,Forget about your weaknesses, Persistence trumps talent,It's not about you ,Make excellent mistakes, Leave an imprintSmart,engaging, and insightful, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko offers practical advicefor anyone looking to start a rewarding career."
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Rating: 
- Mind Changing
This book motivated me for two weeks and increased my productivity.I refer to it daily to sustain my motivation.
Rating: 
- Great advice, shameless self-promotion
Having uncertainty about the right job for myself, a friend recommended this book to me. In terms of advice, it's brief but powerful. The six goals are well-explained. Some of the illustrations and story leave an imprint (like the casino scene). As far as drawbacks, it has an exceptionally weak, disappointing ending. However, it does not diminish from the advice in the book. So why such a middling review?
I felt that Dan Pink spends too much time promoting himself and unfairly diminished ... Read More
Rating: 
- Great for job search too, not just career management
Daniel Pink's manga career book offers insight in a fun package.Pink's 6 key takeaways hold great lessons for jobseekers too.I hope Pink approves of how I extrapolate his lessons to jobseekers, but his tips are great for this competitive market:
"There is no plan."I always tell clients to be specific AND flexible in the job search.Just as Pink points out the curveballs that happen in any career, this is true of job searches too.Therefore don't get hung up on creating the perfect ... Read More
Rating: - Manga career guide delivers on (some) expectations
Daniel H. Pink's manga-style career guide is like the early Toyota Prius hybrid car: the idea has mainstream appeal, and it can get you from point A to point B, but it's not likely to be embraced by fans of alternative energy or traditional car buyers, or in this case hardcore manga fans or serious career changers.
Disclaimer: Manga is not a genre that I'm well versed in.But having read comic books as a kid, and having close friends today who are seriously into manga and anime, my take is ... Read More
Rating: - Interesting Format -- Important Concepts
Johhny Bunko is an exciting new way of telling a story to share several important life/career concepts.The manga format gives the reader something to connect with -- something different and more memorable compared to most other books.The characters are full of expression and emotion, and it simply makes for a more engaging, entertaining reading experience.That being the case, it makes it easier to remember the main points the author wants to share with the reader.I found these five key concepts to ... Read More
- Mind ChangingThis book motivated me for two weeks and increased my productivity.I refer to it daily to sustain my motivation.
- Great advice, shameless self-promotionHaving uncertainty about the right job for myself, a friend recommended this book to me. In terms of advice, it's brief but powerful. The six goals are well-explained. Some of the illustrations and story leave an imprint (like the casino scene). As far as drawbacks, it has an exceptionally weak, disappointing ending. However, it does not diminish from the advice in the book. So why such a middling review?
I felt that Dan Pink spends too much time promoting himself and unfairly diminished ... Read More
- Great for job search too, not just career managementDaniel Pink's manga career book offers insight in a fun package.Pink's 6 key takeaways hold great lessons for jobseekers too.I hope Pink approves of how I extrapolate his lessons to jobseekers, but his tips are great for this competitive market:
"There is no plan."I always tell clients to be specific AND flexible in the job search.Just as Pink points out the curveballs that happen in any career, this is true of job searches too.Therefore don't get hung up on creating the perfect ... Read More
- Manga career guide delivers on (some) expectationsDaniel H. Pink's manga-style career guide is like the early Toyota Prius hybrid car: the idea has mainstream appeal, and it can get you from point A to point B, but it's not likely to be embraced by fans of alternative energy or traditional car buyers, or in this case hardcore manga fans or serious career changers.
Disclaimer: Manga is not a genre that I'm well versed in.But having read comic books as a kid, and having close friends today who are seriously into manga and anime, my take is ... Read More
- Interesting Format -- Important ConceptsJohhny Bunko is an exciting new way of telling a story to share several important life/career concepts.The manga format gives the reader something to connect with -- something different and more memorable compared to most other books.The characters are full of expression and emotion, and it simply makes for a more engaging, entertaining reading experience.That being the case, it makes it easier to remember the main points the author wants to share with the reader.I found these five key concepts to ... Read More
