Podcast Episode: A Career Carol with Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley

✨ 'Twas the night before Christmas… and what a perfect night to dive into the enchanting world of A Career Carol. Join us as we explore this thoughtprovoking fable with the coauthors, Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley. Loosely based on the timeless classic "A Christmas Carol," this book brings a modern twist with ghosts, career traps, and valuable life lessons.

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Part 1: A Career Carol
In this captivating story, we follow Shey, a protagonist skeptical about conventional success, as he faces the night before graduation. Through four ghostly visitations, Shey encounters various career traps:

1. Shey confronts a future of stagnation caused by doubt and fear. The lesson? Take ownership of your future through proactive participation.
2. Trapped in a job he despises due to materialistic choices, Shey learns that cumulative decisions shape one’s path. Living a conscious, purposeful life helps avoid the gilded cage.
3. Sir Anthony Bark, the ghost of blind faith, warns Shey against relying solely on blind faith. Continuous learning, skillbuilding, and proactive planning are essential for career longevity.
4. Shey is shown a future of material success but personal loneliness, highlighting the importance of making moral choices and staying true to personal values.
5. Shey wakes up with renewed gratitude and a commitment to make the best of his life, cherishing the value of friends and family.

Part 2: Overcoming Career Crisis
This section dives deeper into practical exercises to help readers navigate similar career challenges:
SelfExploration: Reflect on your strengths and passions.
Experimentation: Try new things and adjust as needed.
Reconnect with Your Youth: Identify positive triggers from your past and integrate them into your life.
Challenge Norms: Evaluate societal norms against objective facts and personal values.
Unplug and Reflect: Take breaks from technology to project your future self and set achievable goals.
Daily Learning: Stimulate your interests by reading something new every day.
Skill Inventory: Regularly assess and align your skills with your goals.
Stay Relevant: Use online content to stay updated and true to yourself.
Empathy Exercise: Understand different perspectives by standing in another person’s shoes.
Define Red Lines: Set clear boundaries aligned with your values.
Inner Circle: Identify trustworthy individuals for support and connection.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introducing Dr. David Oxley
0:29 A bit about A Career Carol
3:55 Impact on Matt's Life
5:06 Why Use a Fable Format
8:52 Shey's Inspiration
11:58 Changing Careers
15:19 Career Crisis
18:38 Strategies to Overcome Crisis
23:39 Finding Purpose in Careers
26:35 Practical Career Tips
33:10 Habit of SelfReflection
39:17 Challenge Your Thinking
44:01 Curiosity = Progress
48:04 Fans of BookMattic
49:11 Follow Dr. Schuster and Dr. Oxley
51:14 Subscribe

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