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Peter J. Fogel (Author)
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March 2005
If Not NowÖThen When? Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves is the tale of Peter J. Fogel, one of the most successful stand-up comics in America that you've never heard of -- who, at over 40, decided to make a 360 degree career change and enter the world of direct mail copywriting. While on his journey Fogel interviewed other baby-boomers who over came osbstacles and then went onto to success in brand new careers. And here they are: 14 stories of people who did just thatÖagainst all odds, including Steven R. Schirripa of "The Sopranos."

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Infinity Publishing (March 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0741424010
  • ISBN-13: 978-0741424013
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,487,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Peter "The Reinvention Guy" Fogel has either worked on or appeared on such programs as "HBO's Comedy Central", "Married With Children", "Hope and Faith" with Kelly Ripa, and "Whoopi" with Whoopi Goldberg. An Award Winning Humorist and editorialist, Peter left the world of show business and reinvented himself into a in-demand keynote speaker, freelance advertising copywriter and problem solver.

This Seminar Leader, Public Speaking Coach and Entreprenuer is also the author of the critically acclaimed amazon.com best selling book "If Not Now... Then When? Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves", and "Reboot Your Career: 27 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in the Workplace... If You Still Have a Job!"

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"This great book shows you a step-by-step program to make yourself valuable
getting paid more and promoted faster in any job."
~Brian Tracy, Author, Maximum Achievement

"Peter Fogel has experienced turbulence and reinvention in his own career. He
offers a flight plan for you to reflect on your own career progress and possible mid course corrections. This is a fun read of a very serious topic as you evaluate your self worth and contribution along with what gives you happiness, satisfactionand the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy."
~Howard Putnam, Former CEO Southwest Airlines, Author, The Winds of
Turbulence www.HowardPutnam.com

"Reboot Your Career is an irreverent, highly relevant guide to building a career. With a mix of dead philosophers, pop culture, and Peter Fogel's unique perspective on knowing yourself, branding, and overcoming challenges, you'll leave with actions you can take immediately to change the course of your work life."
~Jennifer Colosimo, CEO at FranklinCovey Company, and co-author with
Stephen R. Covey of Great Work, Great Career.

"With record unemployment, and people worried about holding on to their
careers, this book could not be more timely. The Contribution Statement alone is worth ten times the price of the book."
~Bob Bly, Author of 70 Books, including Become A Recognized Authority In Your Field

"Never before has a book been so relevant for the times than Peter's book, Reboot Your Career. If you want to learn how to master the process to reinvent yourself, your brand, and your income potential, devour this book! And believe me, you'll laugh your way through it!"
~Lisa Jimenez M.Ed., International Speaker and Best-Selling Author of
Conquer Fear!
www.Rx-Success.com

"If you haven't reinvented yourself in today's economy, economies of the future
will reinvent you. Your choice is not if you will change--it's a matter of when,
how, and if it's by your design or not. If you want more out of your career, life, and financial future, you owe it to yourself to not only read this book but devour it and apply it NOW!"
~Spike Humer Author, Speaker, and Performance-Enhancement Expert
www.spikehumer.com


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Peter Fogel's book, If Not Now... Then When?, is a book that fires on all cylinders. I'm an avid reader and I like to read personal development books and this little tome caught me a little by surprise. Since I'm not over 40, I thought that this book would not be for me. I was wrong. Plainly and simply, I was very wrong.

Mr. Fogel has a way of dovetailing the stories of real people who reinvented themselves with lessons we can all learn--no matter what age we are. While the tales do deal with reinvention, as in people massively changing the direction of their life, it's also about rekindling the dreamer within us and reaching for what could be and should be.

The best thing about this book is that it is not pedantic. Mr. Fogel does not approach the subject matter with that smuggish guru-ness that is so prevalent in personal development books. It's more like he's a guide and he's pointing at the peoples' stories and saying, "See? See? See what's possible? And you can do it, too!"

I learned a lot from this book and I am sure that many people will, too. I latched onto it because it shows what a little effort and planning and dreaming can bring into one's life. In a few words, it gives one hope. Plus, it also gives one the confidence to take that shot whether you are reinventing or just inventing in the first place.

Have fun... Tony.
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Reading Peter's story and the stories that he shares throughout this well-crafted book surely will help you move forward with your own personal breakthrough. It has helped me along in my own journey. The book is motivating, inspiring and entertaining.
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Peter Fogel's book is a refreshing mix of stories told in an entertaining and thoughtful way. Peter shows that sometimes reinventing yourself isn't because you are trying to overcome tragedy or hardship in your life. Reinvention and change are for everyone. Peter's interviews show a whole spectrum of reasons to reinvent yourself along with advice on how to do it. What are YOU waiting for!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
If Not NowÖThen When?... by Peter J. Fogel
If not now--- then when?
This is a book about a deeply serious subject, which was written in a delightfully lighthearted manner by a man who knows how to get a point across... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Chuck Sullivan
Wow!! What a sensational book.
Wow!!
What a sensational book In this ever-changing world it is so important stay in front of Herd. Peter's book on how to reinvent yourself, "If Not NOW then WHEN. Read more
Published 24 months ago by James
If Not Now Then When is a Must Read
In many of the self improvement books I have read (or attempted to read) I have had to trudge through the reading to find the points and highlights. Not this little gem. Read more
Published on November 30, 2008 by Steve Harlow
not what i expected
i was disappointed in that i hoped the various people whose stories were told would be a) more interesting and b) would show examples i could use ... having said that ... Read more
Published on November 16, 2008 by warren faas
If not now, then when
I would have preferred to borrow this book from the library rather than having invested in it. It's not a book I would read again when I need a pick-me-up.
Published on February 15, 2008 by Cleveland
If they can do it, so can you!
The key point made in *If Not Now--Then When? Stories & Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves* is this: If they can do it, so can you. Read more
Published on April 24, 2006 by Lisa J. Lehr
Insightful and Interesting, this Book is Quite Good!
Sometimes the best way of getting yourself out of a rut is to see how other people did it. That's what this book is all about. Read more
Published on February 12, 2006 by D. Buxman
A valuable collection of midlife stories with concrete lessons about...
Fogel's book is an excellent source for learning about major change at midlife. Beyond being a compelling anthology of real life stories, the book also offers specific how-to steps... Read more
Published on December 31, 2005 by Chris Seraidaris
Not Your Typical Self-Help Book
Peter Fogel's book isn't just for those looking to re-invent themselves. It's for anyone who is moved by stories of courage, hope, and the power of the human spirit. Read more
Published on November 9, 2005 by Kathleen Schoonover
Great Read!
Saw Peter J. Fogel at a seminar on reinvention and he was very funny and quite informative with his presentation. Bought "If Not Now... Read more
Published on July 26, 2005 by Dawn Eaton
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