A Groundhog Career: A tale of career traps and how to escape them

We all play the professional game, but how far should we take it?

From our first job, we’re taught to compete for promotions, pay raises, and recognition. But in chasing success, many of us lose sight of something essential: meaning and fulfillment. A Groundhog Career: A Tale of Career Traps and How to Escape Them explores why so many professionals feel stuck, disillusioned, or trapped and how to break free.

Through the witty, relatable fable of Shey Sinope, and a deeply insightful analysis by Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley, this book reveals how an individual’s shortcuts, hacks, and compromises can erode authenticity and purpose. The authors challenge you to redefine success, escape career burnout, and rediscover professional joy in a world dominated by organizational systems.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

● Escape career traps that lead to stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction

● Find purpose and fulfillment at work, not just advancement

● Reinvent your career with authenticity and courage

● Identify and overcome professional conditioning that keeps you stuck

● Transform your mindset from survival to significance

● Balance ambition with alignment, ensuring success doesn’t cost you your soul

Blending engaging storytelling with psychological insight, A Groundhog Career is a guide for anyone who wants to futureproof their career, rediscover motivation, and thrive both professionally and personally.

If you’re ready to escape the endless loop of job dissatisfaction and live your career on your own terms, start your reinvention journey today.

Finalist in the International Book Awards for Careers and Best Cover Design

Endorsed by Sir Ian Davis (former Managing Director of McKinsey & Co.) and Trisha Conley (Global HR Executive)

© 2025 Practical Inspiration Publishing (كتاب إلكتروني): 9781788607117

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كتاب إلكتروني: 17 مارس 2025