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Why I Wrote The Adventures of Johnny Bunko

What You'll Learn in The Adventures of Johnny Bunko

  • Through the story of Johnny Bunko, a beleaguered account who meets a butt-kicking sprite named Diana, you will learn the six essential lessons of any satisfying career.
  • The lessons often challenge the conventional wisdom, because they rely less on strategizing and gamesmanship and more on experimentation and intrinsic motivation.
  • The six lessons are: 1. There is no plan. 2. Think strengths, not weaknesses. 3. It’s not about you. 4. Persistence trumps talent. 5. Make excellent mistakes. 6. Leave an imprint.

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  • "Flow is the mental state of operation in which the person is fully immersed in what he or she is doing, characterized by a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of activity. P. 79 (114 highlighters)"
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need

A fast-paced manga-style guide that delivers six unconventional, practical lessons for building a fulfilling and adaptable career in today’s ever-changing world.

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Awards & Accolades

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The first American business book in manga

BusinessWeek bestseller 

American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Teens

Translated into 21 languages 

“Any career consultant -- or high school guidance counselor -- who doesn't immediately order copies of this book in bulk is missing the boat big time.”

Miami Herald

“Outrageous, delightful.”

Wall Street Journal

“Zen-like . . . Witty.”

Time

“Hard-hitting and informative.”

Forbes

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