FIRE YOURSELF!
Reignite Your Career and Live Your Life with Intention
You have the power to achieve the personal life, work life, and retirement life you desire and deserve. Enjoying your life and career begins with you taking control. What do you really want? How are you working toward your goals today? Are you being supported or challenged in the right ways? FIRE YOURSELF! provides guidance to help you succeed in life with a career driven by purpose, passion, and choice.
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My Perspective (PDF)
Identifying My Values (PDF)
Other Perspectives (PDF)
Who I Am (PDF)
Where I Want to Go (PDF)
Personal Gap Analysis (PDF)
Identifying My Passions (PDF)
Browse the table of contents
Chapter 1: Fire Yourself!
Chapter 2: Why Fire Yourself?
Chapter 3: New Mindsets
Chapter 4: Who Am I Now?
Chapter 5: Where Do I Want to Go?
Chapter 6: Bridging the Gap
Chapter 7: Getting There from Here
Chapter 8: Aligning Your Resources
Chapter 9: Retirement
Chapter 10: Conclusion
About the authors
John Rusciano is the founder of Grandview Square Financial, a Northwestern Mutual affiliate in Edina, after more than a decade as an executive in telecommunications and real estate investment. As a Financial Planner, he helps clients align their resources and career strategies with their highest-held values, driving thoughtful and intentional financial planning decisions. John is active in his community as a volunteer and an Extra Class Amateur Radio operator. John lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with his wife, COO, and business partner, Koren, and has three grown children, Jessica, Julia, and Mark. Contact John.
Lisa Brezonik has more than 20 years of experience in leading and coaching individuals maneuvering change and growth. After holding HR leadership roles at several national and international companies, she founded an executive coaching and organizational consulting firm that created solutions for both individual and organizational growth. Lisa is currently President and CEO of Salo, LLC, a consulting firm that offers solutions for finance, accounting, and HR. Lisa serves on the board of the Ann Bancroft Foundation. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, Nick, and her children Sarah, Joe, Billy and Niko. Contact Lisa.
Reader reviews
“I wish I had read this book at the beginning of my career—such important principles to ensure one can stay relevant in the marketplace and fulfill their need for meaningful work that harnesses their strengths and passions.”
“To be fired is not a matter of if, but when. Given this, to fire yourself with a plan of readiness is a much better position to be in than to be fired with no preparation. John and Lisa are spot on in their coaching and provide actionable guidance in a concise manner that if followed will make a material difference in the enjoyment of your career and retirement.”
“I found the stories and exercises to be engaging and pertinent. The advice is pragmatic, which is helpful because I think everyone should go back to the book at least every year or so to do a reality check on personal relevance, perception and adherence to your aspirations and goals.”