Out of the Blocks: A Student's Journey to A Fulfilling Career and Life. [Paperback]

Sean Kouplen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2, 2007

Absolutely a must-read for all college students and recent graduates, Out of the Blocks by business leader and award-winning professor Sean Kouplen speaks from the heart about climbing the corporate ladder and finding happiness and success in one's life. College student Jamie Walker's future is uncertain. As he nears graduation, he begins his search for a fulfilling career and learns that he must reconcile a few misconceptions and learn to be a quick study if he is to distinguish himself from the rest of the pack. He learns twelve important life lessons that make all the difference. Brilliant and comprehensive, this powerful tutorial verses students on how to successfully make the transition from an insular campus environment through this race called life. With chapter titles such as "The Five Advancement Skills," "Narrowing the Field," and "Gaining Stride," this self-help guide directs readers on how to get exactly what they want out of their careers-and their lives. Ready, set, go!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Business leader and award-winning professor Sean Kouplen has a passion for helping others find clarity and fulfillment in their lives. Kouplen was named Citizen of the Year in his hometown of Bixby, OK and has held numerous leadership positions including Chairman of the Bixby Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. He is the proud co-founder of a thriving community church and a growing non-profit organization that serves the underprivileged in his community. Currently President & CEO of Regent Bank, Kouplen is a sought-after speaker and consultant. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing golf and spending time with his wife Angela and their three children, Emory, Kennedy and Finley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (December 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419688286
• ISBN-13: 978-1419688287
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,146,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect graduation gift!, March 21, 2008

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Jenny from OSU (Stillwater, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Blocks: A Student's Journey to A Fulfilling Career and Life. (Paperback)

Out of the Blocks is unlike anything on the market today. It is a quick read (less than two hours) and is filled with relevant, real-world advice for students and young professionals who want to start their careers the right way.

Sort of like Tuesdays with Morrie for college students, the book is written as a parable, making it very interesting and entertaining. It is the perfect gift for all college and high school graduates!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical applications for sucessful careers, March 24, 2008

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R. Cain (Bixby, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Blocks: A Student's Journey to A Fulfilling Career and Life. (Paperback)

This short read is packed with down-to-earth advice for anyone wanting to be successful in life. Set in parable style, the reader is drawn into the life of a graduating college student who wants to succeed in his career.

The author condenses every motivational self-help book on the market into a short story filled with proven "get-ahead" advice. It's a perfect gift for anyone needing a jump start to a successful career!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Blocks, March 27, 2008

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Stephen T. Lester - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out of the Blocks: A Student's Journey to A Fulfilling Career and Life. (Paperback)

This book does a very good job of condensing years of life lessons into an enjoyable quick read that provides numerous relevant pearls of wisdom relevant to those who have yet to become involved in an avocation that they truly enjoy.