You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017352
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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In You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education, George Anders explores how individuals with liberal arts backgrounds excel in diverse careers. He discusses how these educational experiences enhance skills in creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability, enabling individuals to thrive in a changing job market beyond traditional technical paths.
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George Anders' You Can Do Anything argues compellingly for the value of a liberal arts education in today's job market. Reviews praise its persuasive case for adaptability and creativity as career assets. However, some critics feel it overlooks the economic challenges faced by liberal arts graduates. Overall, it’s seen as an optimistic yet somewhat idealistic perspective on education.
Who Should Read You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education?
Readers intrigued by how a liberal arts education fosters adaptability and innovation would enjoy You Can Do Anything. Comparable to David Epstein's Range, it appeals to lifelong learners and career explorers valuing diverse knowledge for dynamic job markets.
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You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education is written by George Anders, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has also contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
The book highlights the versatility of a liberal arts education, emphasizing how it equips graduates with skills in critical thinking, adaptability, and innovation, which are highly valued in a rapidly changing job market.
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In You Can Do Anything, Anders uses real-life success stories to showcase how liberal arts graduates find fulfilling careers in unexpected industries like technology and finance.
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352
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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