George Anders is a contributing writer at Forbes, exploring issues related to careers, education and innovation. He is the author of five books, including Merchants of Debt, Health Against Wealth, the New York Times bestseller Perfect Enough, and The Rare Find. Earlier in his career, George served as a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company magazine and Bloomberg View. In 1997, he shared in a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. He and his wife live in northern California. Their two sons are starting their own college adventures.
Praise for You Can Do Anything "Utterly fascinating and massively
important. George Anders peers into his signature crystal ball, and
paints a portrait of the future of work that's as compelling as it
is provocative."--Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times
bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals
"You Can Do Anything is part how-to for humanities types.... Also
tells stories about liberal arts students made good.... These are
important words of wisdom by a skilled storyteller and a sharp
observer of the human condition."--Adam Lashinsky, Fortune
"Anders outlines in detail fast-growing fields in which skills from
the liberal arts are required."--Jeffrey J. Selingo, The Washington
Post
"Anders shows us precisely why majors like Philosophy, History, and
Anthropology teach the skills employers can't outsource to robots
and software... students should feel not only reassurance or
permission but an actual obligation to go there, for their own
sake, and for the sake of us all.'"--Julia Lythcott-Haims, author
of How to Raise an Adult and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford
University
"Anders' latest book is a must-read for liberal arts students and
grads. Packed with relatable stories and role models, it not only
inspires you with stories about what liberal arts grads have done
with their educations, but also gives you a clear map to find your
own path in the world."--Laszlo Bock, author of Work Rules!, former
SVP of People Operations at Google, and CEO of Humu, Inc.
"As a parent about to send her second child off to college--this
one has a theater major--George Anders' book was not just a good
show topic, but a balm to my soul."--Krys Boyd, host of KERA's
"Think"
"As another academic year begins... [You Can Do Anything is a]
salutary reminder... that what is learned on campus should have its
greatest value beyond the university."--Wall Street Journal
"At the present moment... it is only liberal arts majors who have
to wonder whether all of the articles and books promoting the
marketability of their chosen discipline should make them more or
less uneasy about the future. Two additions to this growing field
have appeared just in time to try to sooth the post-graduation
panic.. [including] You Can Do Anything.... [Anders] suppl[ies]
useful talking points in support of the financial viability of
studying the liberal arts."--Timothy Aubry, New York Times Book
Review
"George Anders has provided a compelling and decisive answer to the
recurring question, 'What is the value proposition of a liberal
arts education?' Students should have this book in their backpack
or on their iPads. So should their parents, teachers, and our
policy-makers."--Frederick M. Lawrence, CEO of Phi Beta Kappa
Society
"Give this to anyone who is questioning the value of a classical
education in today's fast-paced world."--Booklist
"I could have used this book several times in my life. When I
graduated from Northwestern with a degree in linguistics... and
even today, when I'm the parent of high school junior intent on
studying poetry and modern dance in college. You Can Do Anything
will inspire a new generation to greater heights, while delivering
a much-needed wake-up call to campus leaders and
employers."--Daniel H. Pink, New York Times and Wall Street Journal
bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
"The career stories of liberal arts graduates provide the best
argument for the value of their education. George Anders, in his
thoughtful new book You Can Do Anything, tells these stories in a
compelling manner, weaving the threads of their education into the
tapestry of their lives, demonstrating over and over why employers
should seek out these unique thinkers. An interesting read and
valuable for any liberal arts graduate or recruiter!"--Dr.
Katharine Brooks, author of You Majored in What? and Executive
Director of the Vanderbilt University Career Center
"Thoughtful and well-reasoned... George Anders demonstrates the
extraordinary way a liberal arts education broadens the career
opportunities of new graduates."--The Hill
"Useful guidance for newly minted job hunters"--Kirkus
"While the book is geared toward recent grads, even career
switchers can benefit.... Above all, Anders shows that success is
rarely a straight line."--Book Page
"Will inspire new college students and their families... In a time
of anxiety about student debt and the future of the workplace,
Anders's stories of career success speak to visceral
concerns."--New York Review of Books
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