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The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead
- Dos and Don'ts of Right Behavior, Tough Thinking, Clear Writing, and Living a Good Life
- Narrated by: Charles Murray
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In the best-selling tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves, a gently curmudgeonly but invaluable guide to the dos and don'ts of the workplace
Best-selling social historian Charles Murray has written a delightfully fussy - and entertaining - book on the hidden rules of the road in the workplace - and in life - from the standpoint of an admonishing, but encouraging, workplace grouch and taskmaster. Why the curmudgeon? The fact is that most older, more senior people in the workplace are closet curmudgeons. In today's politically correct world, they may hide their displeasure over your misuse of grammar or your overly familiar use of their first name without an express invitation. But don't be fooled by their pleasant demeanor. Underneath, they are judging and evaluating your every move and utterance. And in most cases, if you want to advance in your career, it is their approval you need to win.
In the course of this pithy and powerful book, Murray tells us the proper etiquette for email, how to stop using such overused and fuzzy phrases as "reaching out" and "sharing", his thoughts on piercings and tattoos and proper dress, the importance of rigor in language and good writing, why being judgmental is good, and other curmudgeonly pieces of wisdom and advice. He suggests how to stand out at work (work long hours when you are young and unencumbered by family and other obligations), when to use strong language and when to avoid it, and offers a bare-bones usage primer on how to avoid confusing words like "advice" and "advise", which look or sound similar but have distinct meanings.
Written with both verve and reserve and drawing on the core values that have historically made good manners the best lubricant to social and professional advancement, The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead is an invaluable resource for anyone hoping to land the job of their dreams - or get ahead in their career of choice.
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- DaWoolf
- 05-22-14
Good Book: From one curmudgeon to another
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I have always respected the research of Charles Murray. He has a history of conducting socially important research, citing solid peer reviewed evidence to support his hypothesis, and fearlessly stating his points regardless of controversy. His books (The Bell Curve, Coming Apart, Real Education...) challenge conventional wisdom and social assumptions about our culture and behaviors.
Murray's "The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead" (2014) is meant to be a "how to" book for young adults relative to blending into an established corporate culture and engaging in behaviors associated with successful adult independence.
The big problem? The audience "Curmudgeon" is intended to help would probably never be interested reading this book. Murray hammers these young adults for their tattoos, casual use of profanity/obscenity, and faulty applications of English grammar. "Curmudgeon" is broken down into sequential chapters that permit Murray's to dispense his personal advice to young adults.
Personally, I enjoyed "Curmudgeon". However, I am 49 years old and may be defined by my employees as a curmudgeon. Overall, Murray has a interesting and engaging book that other curmudgeons will use to validate their perceptions of the younger generations. Reading "Curmudgeon" feels a little like preaching to the choir. On my rank order book rating system, I place "Curmudgeon" 40th of the 68 books I have read over the last two years.
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- Josh
- 04-22-14
Great Advice for Young People
The book was a great, short, practical guide for how a young person should look at life. Some self help books can drag on but Murray did an impressive job of keeping a busy college students attention.
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- Angela M
- 02-07-15
Solid advice
This book is full of solid advice for younger workers and older ones. I am in my 40's and still walked away with many nuggets of advice.
The narration was well done, the writing is equally as great.
Short book but a worthwhile book.
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- David P. Wingert
- 06-03-15
Murray is fearless!
Charles Murray takes on yet another taboo subject: proper decorum for the workplace. The book is insightful and full of wit and good cheer. It is highly recommended for any young person who hopes to do well in his or her career. Moreover, even if one's aspirations are not high, the chapter on thinking and writing well is for everyone. You may not like Murray's advice--but woe to yo if you fail to heed it!
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- mercedes
- 02-15-15
Grandma's Choice
I have just been going through a serious time with my grandson who is graduating from Michigan Tech. He just has the jitters about life after school out in the big world. Your comments on finding the right fit in the job world are just what he needs..
Thank You
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- Matthew Walkup
- 12-02-20
Must read for every 20-something, yes you
I’m 34, in a good career, married w/kids, active member in my church, and already knew a lot of what was written through trying and frustrating experience.
I just wish I had this book 10 years ago. Would’ve been a much confident and clearer road to get to this point.
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- Nick C.
- 02-06-15
Better than expected
Well-rounded, good life advice. He covers a number of professional, academic, and personal issues with astounding clarity and insight.
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- Aryn
- 10-25-14
It's aimed at the 18-22 year old
Might have been interesting had I been the right demographic. I'm not, by many years, though. I didn't like it enough to finish it. Had I known, I wouldn't have bought it.
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- Valid_Operant
- 02-05-21
Everyone should read this
Invaluable advice from an established scholar and a deep thinker. Worth reading, and rereading. Wonderful.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-26-20
Concise and Wise
This book is useful for those of any age range. I'm thankful for his wisdom.
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