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.
Silver Agent
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Tabasco Dracula
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries.
SubWoof330
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Bad Beh8vior
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Soda Delirium
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Intimidating Presence
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Fuzzy Rainbow
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
WanderWord
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Keystone
Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Abiss
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Mrs. Voltage
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Mr. Peppermint
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Shady Lady
ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Night Magnet
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Trash Sling
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Round Kick Boomer
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Texas Butterfly
ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Double Eerie
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Wildcat Talent
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Seattle Jay
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. ποΈ Soaking up the sun with an audiobook by my side β beach days just got better! ποΈπ The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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