My daughter has been dealing with this question and when she went off to college she left this book behind and I read it. I think this book is inspiring on many levels, but mainly that by knowing other people have been there and done that, you can as well. Its really amazing how people can be crippled by their own fear of life, but through the power of other people's stories and real life change, we can overcome our collective phobia of the unknown. The real issue here is people's fear of failure. Any misstep at an early age can generate a LOT of anxiety about being a failure in life. The beauty of this book is that you feel that you're not alone, and there is an excitement in the idea that you can get out there, do things your way, and know that it was the BEST way for you. Lots of diverse stories and opinions here!

If you're looking for all of the answers about what you should do with your life, what you should do about your job, or what job you should even look for, look for a book elsewhere. This book offers no deep guidance of that sort. Instead, Bronson tells a series of personal stories that can be interpreted by the reader.

Unfortunately, many of these stories aren't very entertaining, or sometimes even relevant. This book focuses strongly on Bronson's own experiences. He wants readers to read about what happened to him and follow whatever examples he set out or whatever lessons he learned.

Another larger portion of the book is dedicated to interviewees, so much so that it quickly becomes dull and pointless to read. It breaks the storyline and conflicts with other aspects of the book.

Though Bronson has some great observations and thoughts in his book, this really isn't the standard self-help book, and I'm not really saying that as a compliment.

I love Po's work. He is a wonderful, insightful, refreshing writer. His book spoke to me because I feel like I have always been wondering "What Should I Do With My Life?" and at 40 and many jobs and motherhood later, I STILL DON'T KNOW! But what this book provided me, with all the short stories of the people Po interviewed throughout his travels to write this book, it made me realize, maybe I am already doing what I should be, and maybe I already have been all along.

I highly recommend this book and any others he may write.