Book description
What Color Is Your Parachute? meets Out of Office in this inspiring, practical playbook to achieve sustainable work-life balance while optimizing your happiness, personal growth, and bank accounts. Pouring yourself into a single full-time job is the riskiest move you can make. Your parents' advice to focus on one career path? It doesn't work anymore, for reasons ranging from recessions to student loan debt, the gig economy, climate disasters, and a global pandemic (to name a few). We need a dramatically different relationship with work, one that allows us to define ourselves beyond our paid labor. The answer? A Portfolio Life. An anti-hustle, pro-rest approach to work-life balance, a Portfolio Life is built on three tenets: You are more than any one role or opportunity. Diversification will help you navigate change and mitigate uncertainty. When (not if) your needs change, you can and should rebalance. In The Portfolio Life, Harvard professor, serial entrepreneur, and self-described "human Venn diagram" Christina Wallace adapts tried-and-true practices from the business sector to help you eschew the cult of ambition and experience the freedom of building the flexible, fulfilling, and sustainable life you want. Drawing on research, case studies, and her own experience, she walks you step-by-step through the process of designing a strategy for the long haul. Because you deserve rest, relationships, and a rewarding career--not someday, but today. After all, you only live once.
Moon Radar
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly.
Fatsy Bear
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Pinball Wizard
This app is my travel companion – making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Nessie Pork
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze.
Tea Kettle
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Koi Diva
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it! I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Gingersnap Woman
I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. 📚💫 The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Shade Nightman
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier – this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. 📱🎧 ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Wonder Lady
I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Woo Woo
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Turnip King
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Thunder Tank
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. 📱 No more lugging around heavy books – this app brings the library to my phone! 📚📱 The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Lord Theus
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. 🎉📚 ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket.
Blackfire
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
Kinged
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Bugger
This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. 🚗 Long road trips? No problem – this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! 🚙📚 ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine.
Mercury Reborn
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
Spontan8ty
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
StarStrider
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly.
InsightfulInk
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience