In today’s world, advice comes from every corner. Everyone has an opinion, a solution, a “quick fix.” But one fundamental truth I’ve discovered and shared in “Betting on You” is this: meaningful change starts and ends within ourselves. No one can improve your life except for you. External guidance can light the path, but only…
In our capitalist-driven world, there’s a pervasive idea that equates success with financial gain. Many dedicate long hours to their jobs, often at the expense of personal well-being, with the sole aim of enriching their companies. This mindset prompted me to write “Betting On You,” arguing that life’s true purpose transcends the mere enhancement of…
As someone who has navigated the ebbs and flows of the corporate world, and through my experiences in human resources, I’ve encountered a recurring and troubling theme: many of us tie our self-worth to our jobs. This realization drove me to write down my thoughts and even cringe-worthy experiences in “Betting on You,” where I…
Perhaps I’m an outlier, but I’ve never loved a job like another human being. From the outset, I saw capitalism as a pyramid scheme and believed that work is for suckers. How can you genuinely love a job designed to make someone else rich? Instead of pouring my emotions into a corporate career, I invested…
Every day, I see pictures of my book, Betting On You, displayed in FedEx stores across America alongside classic titles like “Who Moved My Cheese?” and “12 Hour Walk.” The journey of my book has been quite an adventure, filled with unexpected twists and turns. America has been through a pandemic, a contentious election, an…
Do you work in HR? Do you want to enhance your professional skills while earning recertification credits? Did you know that you can read Betting On You for work? The SHRM recertification book program offers an excellent opportunity for you to do just that! By reading books relevant to your HR career, such as “Betting…
Hey, everybody. I’m Laurie Ruettimann. It’s hard to cut through the noise when you are an author with books to sell. One way to move merch is by doing a book tour and speaking at store events. Unfortunately, during COVID, 100% of my book tour has been virtual. Thankfully, I have great partners like Minda…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally moves me to reflect and take action. This post is all about 2021 failure. I hate writing this particular type of post because of reader feedback. Year after year, I write about…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally moves me to reflect and take action. This post is all about 2021 accomplishments. It would be easy to label my book as the biggest accomplishment of the year, except I’m sick…
Chances are you’ve spent the past few months cooped up with your family, buried under a relentless news cycle, and inundated with work that never seems to switch off. Are you overworked, exhausted, but also trying your best? It’s time for a fix, so I’m asking you to pre-order Betting On You today. Don’t read…
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