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Six Lessons in Your Career Journey from Johnny Bunko

In the graphic novel, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need, the author Daniel H. Pink (with the help of an unconventional career advisor) introduces us to Johnny Bunko, a young graduate, and six essential career and life lessons.Each of the lessons challenge our conventional wisdom about the way we think about career and life and debunks some of our long held myths about career development.

Life changes in an instant.

Plans are static, life is dynamic.

This doesn’t mean that planning is a waste of time. Knowing where you want to go is an important compass but it’s not the map. The map is not the territory. Things change

Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.
-Dwight D. Eisenhower

We all have bad days. Sometimes life sucks no matter what you do for a living. We might as well do things we enjoy because disappointment, failure and grueling hard work is inevitable no matter what we choose to do.

You only succeed by going where nobody else is willing to go. You need to love what you do enough that you’re willing to go as far as it takes. Love is hard, sometimes boring — it takes work.

Blood, sweat and tears are all part of the package. Batteries not included.

Strengths, not weaknesses.

You are at work to serve, not to self-actualize.

Keep the long-term and big picture in mind. As they say in football, play for the name on the front and they’ll remember the name at the back.

Go further, together. The most successful people improve the lives of others without expectation of anything in return. Counter-intuitively, it is this selflessness that allows success to show up on their doorstep.

Consistency and small steps will always beat last-minute procrastination and burnout. Our #HUSTLE culture places too much emphasis on eye-catching power moves and not enough focus on the boring foundations of success.

How do you climb a mountain? One step at a time.

How do you build a relationship? One day at a time.

It’s the same with life.

Making excellent mistakes is about playing to win, not playing to not-lose. By playing to win, you put yourself in positions where you could fail spectacularly.The Adventures of Johnny Bunko emphasizes making excellent mistakes. It’s hard to figure out which mistakes are excellent without the benefit of hindsight. I think making excellent mistakes is all about being vulnerable and following your fears. Put yourself and your ego on the line. You might be scared, but why not let it fly?
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
-Stephen McCranie
No matter how much you achieve in life, one day you are going to die. Find what you love and let it kill you. Death is a natural part of life. It’s what makes being alive so worthwhile.

4 thoughts on “Six Lessons in Your Career Journey from Johnny Bunko

  • james roger

    This is actually a great must-read book.

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  • Fred Lim

    The fact about no plan is a little bit vague. I believe for a successful job journey, you should have plans and get ready for it. So I think, by plan they meant, nothing will go as plan. There is always a degree of uncertainty in any decision making process in real world; some people call it luck. I believe, the harder you work, the luckier you get, to a extend that, for any achievable goal, you can work enough to the extend that the probability of loosing reacher zero!

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  • Fred Lim

    The fact about no plan is a little bit vague. I believe for a successful job journey, you should have plans and get ready for it. So I think, by plan they meant, nothing will go as plan. There is always a degree of uncertainty in any decision making process in real world; some people call it luck. I believe, the harder you work, the luckier you get, to a extend that, for any achievable goal, you can work enough to the extend that the probability of loosing reacher zero!

    Reply
  • This is a great old fashion book to boost your knowledge. It is an absolute game-changer for anyone navigating their professional journey. As a 30-year-old man trying to find my footing in the world, this book provided me with invaluable insights and practical advice that I wish I had known earlier. The unique format of a graphic novel made it a delightful and engaging read, making complex career concepts easily digestible. The story of Johnny Bunko resonated deeply with me, as it highlighted the importance of pursuing your passion and taking risks, even in the face of uncertainty. The six essential lessons presented in the book, such as “There is no plan,” “Think strengths, not weaknesses,” and “Persistence trumps talent,” have become guiding principles in my own life. With its witty narrative and eye-opening lessons, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is a must-read for anyone looking to shape their career in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

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