A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.

It's in the news every day - Americans are slowly transitioning from a workaholic culture to one that places more emphasis on family and recognizes the value of downtime. Articles on sites such as CNN.com and in papers such as The Houston Timesrun stories almost weekly on topics such as life simplification, increased productivity in less time, and working less to spend more time at home. And with books such as The 4-Hour Workweekskyrocketing in popularity, it is obvious that the trend is only going to continue. But is finding a way to spend more time at home really only about increasing productivity and outsourcing lower-level responsibilities, as books such as The 4-Hour Workweek would have readers think? Not at all. It's about making smart choices and realistic decisions to find a comfortable balance between work and life. So how do you determine a desired income and set sensible work hours to attain that balance? What are the right work scenarios for these goals, and how can readers make the transition? And what are some passive income techniques for creating - and maintaining - a positive income? The answers to these questions and more can be found in Jeff Cohen's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More. Through practical, realistic information provided by an author who works only about three days a week, readers will understand how to- Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. Evaluate the true monetary value of time spent at work. Find the right work scenario for each individual's goals. Set income-focused goals - and achieve them. Build - and maintain - powerful relationships and networks. Round out skill sets to be more marketable. Get work done outside the confines of an office building. Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. Avoid time wasters and efficiency traps. Use active and passive income techniques to uphold living standards. Presented in an easy-to-follow, interactive workbook-style approach, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Lessteaches readers how to attain the perfect working lifestyle - which is something different for everyone.

Keeping your job is job one. In these uncertain economic times, secure employment is more important than ever. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Recession-Proof Careers', presents all of the information needed to make an informed decision about choosing a career that ensures your continued employability. - Wide range of career fields presents a plethora of ideas for career paths - Each career is described in detail so that the reader has a clear picture of the job requirements, salary, and experience and schooling needed - Handy appendices outline the best careers by growth, salary, and geography as well as resources for job sites, fairs and organizations

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You’re no idiot, of course. Money’s always on your mind; if you’re not working to make more, you’re wondering where it all went. Will you have to give up movies and CDs to get your bank account to grow? Play it smart and you can have it all! Whether you’re saving for something big like college or wondering why you're always broke, this info-packed book has the answers you need. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Money for Teens can show you how to: • Stop the bleeding! Easy ways to get a grip on your expenses. • Make sense of bank and credit card statements. • Work wise and shop smart; get the most of your money. • Pay less for the things you buy—even designer labels! • Learn what it takes to be a teen entrepreneur.

Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why