Work With No Regrets : Everything that gets you sacked makes you feel alive
Language: English
Published by Kenn Beh, 2026
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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The View from the Fault LineI am writing this from my bed because my mind is wandering toward the unnecessary-again. It is 2025, and I am a Gen X-er straddling the fault line between analogue dreams and digital chaos. I was born in the era of mixtapes and dial-up modems; I have lived long enough to see floppy disks become fossils and the 'side hustle' become a global religion.I'm not here to sell a blueprint for success. I'm here to share a story-messy and real-about dodging regret and learning to thrive in a world that keeps rewriting the rules. If you are a young professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to figure out what 'work' means in a TikTok-fueled, AI-driven whirlwind, this book is for you.The Script vs. The RealityI grew up in a world where 'success' meant a corner office and a pension. My Boomer parents lived by The Script: go to school, get a job, buy a house, stay loyal. It was a tidy map, but when I followed it, it led to a treadmill. I was running hard and going nowhere, chased by a nagging question: 'Is this it ' Debt piled up. Burnout loomed. Regret wasn't just a word; it was the weight of dreams I'd shelved to fit in. By my late twenties, I was chasing dot-com dreams, thinking charm could outrun competence. Spoiler: it couldn't. I tanked deals, got betrayed by investors, and watched my career crumble like a cheap biscuit.But those cracks let the light in. A failed startup taught me to hustle. An accidental mentor taught me to trust. Each flop was a lesson in resilience-not the 'Instagram sunset' kind, but the gritty kind where you get up because the alternative is giving up.Why the Gen X Lens We are the 'middle child' of generations, sandwiched between Boomer stability and Millennial hustle, watching Gen Z's rebellion from the front row. We are the bridge. We grew up without Google but learned to code; we valued loyalty but embraced the gig economy.Work with No Regrets: Everything That Gets You Sacked Makes You Feel Alive is about the climb-the stumbles, the detours, and the realization that the view is worth it even if your shoes are muddy.What's InsideThis book is a raw scrapbook of my career. You'll read about the time I mortgaged my apartment for a startup that betrayed me, and the time I botched a Fortune 500 pitch so badly the client walked out.I've also included research to back up the madness. For instance:Wandering Minds: Studies show we are unhappy during 47% of our wandering thoughts.Social Capital: Research from Monash University proves that social networks are the primary determinants of career success.You'll meet people who shaped me-from Muniba Mazari, Pakistan's 'Iron Lady,' to the Shinkansen cleaners in Japan whose 'Seven Minute Miracle' proves there is pride in every job. This isn't a five-step manual; it's a conversation. Each chapter ends with actionable takeaways because inspiration without action is useless.My IntentI want to prove that perfection is a unicorn that poops glitter-chase purpose instead. I want you to read this and think, 'I can flop and still fly.' A word of warning: this book is not polite. I will call out BS-society's, mine, and maybe yours. If you want glossy success stories, go to LinkedIn. If you want the real, sweaty, human truth, you're in the right place.As I finish this, my eyes are half-shut but my mind is racing. Life is too short for regret.Work bold. Live awake. Let's start the journey.…
Seller Inventory # 9798233903052
- Title
- Work With No Regrets : Everything that gets you sacked makes you feel alive
- Author
- Kenn Beh
- Publisher
- Kenn Beh
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798233903052
- Item weight
- 240 grams
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- 229x152x9 mm
The View from the Fault Line
I am writing this from my bed because my mind is wandering toward the unnecessary-again. It is 2025, and I am a Gen X-er straddling the fault line between analogue dreams and digital chaos. I was born in the era of mixtapes and dial-up modems; I have lived long enough to see floppy disks become fossils and the "side hustle" become a global religion.
I'm not here to sell a blueprint for success. I'm here to share a story-messy and real-about dodging regret and learning to thrive in a world that keeps rewriting the rules. If you are a young professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to figure out what "work" means in a TikTok-fueled, AI-driven whirlwind, this book is for you.
The Script vs. The Reality
I grew up in a world where "success" meant a corner office and a pension. My Boomer parents lived by The Script: go to school, get a job, buy a house, stay loyal. It was a tidy map, but when I followed it, it led to a treadmill. I was running hard and going nowhere, chased by a nagging question: "Is this it?" Debt piled up. Burnout loomed. Regret wasn't just a word; it was the weight of dreams I'd shelved to fit in. By my late twenties, I was chasing dot-com dreams, thinking charm could outrun competence. Spoiler: it couldn't. I tanked deals, got betrayed by investors, and watched my career crumble like a cheap biscuit.
But those cracks let the light in. A failed startup taught me to hustle. An accidental mentor taught me to trust. Each flop was a lesson in resilience-not the "Instagram sunset" kind, but the gritty kind where you get up because the alternative is giving up.
Why the Gen X Lens?
We are the "middle child" of generations, sandwiched between Boomer stability and Millennial hustle, watching Gen Z's rebellion from the front row. We are the bridge. We grew up without Google but learned to code; we valued loyalty but embraced the gig economy.
Work with No Regrets: Everything That Gets You Sacked Makes You Feel Alive is about the climb-the stumbles, the detours, and the realization that the view is worth it even if your shoes are muddy.
What's Inside
This book is a raw scrapbook of my career. You'll read about the time I mortgaged my apartment for a startup that betrayed me, and the time I botched a Fortune 500 pitch so badly the client walked out.
I've also included research to back up the madness. For instance:
- Wandering Minds: Studies show we are unhappy during 47% of our wandering thoughts.
- Social Capital: Research from Monash University proves that social networks are the primary determinants of career success.
You'll meet people who shaped me-from Muniba Mazari, Pakistan's "Iron Lady," to the Shinkansen cleaners in Japan whose "Seven Minute Miracle" proves there is pride in every job. This isn't a five-step manual; it's a conversation. Each chapter ends with actionable takeaways because inspiration without action is useless.
My Intent
I want to prove that perfection is a unicorn that poops glitter-chase purpose instead. I want you to read this and think, "I can flop and still fly." A word of warning: this book is not polite. I will call out BS-society's, mine, and maybe yours. If you want glossy success stories, go to LinkedIn. If you want the real, sweaty, human truth, you're in the right place.
As I finish this, my eyes are half-shut but my mind is racing. Life is too short for regret.
Work bold. Live awake. Let's start the journey.
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