It seems like just yesterday that I was first starting to blog, and quickly found that one of the wisest and most supportive bloggers out there was Pam Slim, who writes a great blog called Escape from Cubicle Nation. Pam still writes it, and it remains one of the greatest blogs out there for anyone who wants to start their own business or, far beyond that, deal with just about any other career or management issue. Pam soon starting sending me an occasional email about the book she was working on, and I would try to help a bit now and then, but frankly, she is so smart and funny that my main advice was usually "I never thought of that, it sounds like a great idea."
Well, last week I got an a copy of her spanking new book "Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur," which will be published on April 30th. I read it in galleys, and wrote this blurb for it: "“What a treat! Imagine that Dilbert, Peter Drucker, and Dr. Phil did a
mind meld and wrote a book that was funny, savvy, and chock full of
empathy. Pamela Slim’s masterpiece provides the best mind set and moves
for making a clean getaway from the corporate grind.” The only thing new I would add – in light of the downturn — is whether you are leaving because you want to make an escape or because you have lost your job and figure it is a great time to start a business — Escape is a remarkably useful book. I also love the cover — it is SO Office Space.
I was also especially touched by a lovely picture that Pam sent to me of her giving the very first copy of the final book to her father. Nothing is better than that.
P.S. Pam also wrote a great column in last Sunday's New York Times, called Is This the Time Chase a Career Dream? Check it out, you will get a nice preview of her spirit and wisdom. Also, you can read the first chapter of the book by going to Pam's post here.
P.P.S. Of all the posts that people wrote about The No Asshole Rule, Pam's post still remains one of my favorites — and one of the more controversial ones among all the Bob Knight lovers out there!
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