3 Books to Help You Break Out of the Mold in Your Career

As it turns out, you’ve probably been given a lot of advice that actually hurts your career advancement in the long run. (See, for instance, “8 Common Pieces of Career Advice You Should Ignore at All Costs.”) And as you’ll see below, even well-meaning advice that you should pursue your passion and work hard isn’t always enough to propel you to the success you want. We recently asked Thomas employees what career books they think everyone should read and received recommendations that suggested readers should flip the script on how they optimize their career journeys. Whether you’re still in the process of trying to figure out which job path is right for you or are in a job that you love but are struggling with various challenges, these books will educate, inspire, and motivate you.