Official Review: Blue Collar Cash by Ken Rusk

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Re: Official Review: Blue Collar Cash by Ken Rusk

Post by Rocky Ellery James Tumbelaka »

Everyone have their own path, I guess. There are people who succeed after they go to college and there are people who suceed as a blue-collar. This book explain that just because you don't go to college doesn't mean you are inferior to those who do. Thank you for the in depth review, it is very eye opening!
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Many years ago this topic of college bound vs. vocational bound came up during one of my graduate classes and the decision was that there are pros and cons for both. Fast forward to today, I still see pros and cons for both. I look forward to reading this book. Great review!
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Post by Precious Dubazana »

The relevance of the book about making money and achieving our goals is interesting. Whether we choose to go through college to achieve our goals, in the end, we only take what will help us with our vision, making plans and working on them Sometimes it takes insightful lessons from others to fulfill our dreams. Thank you for the review.
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Yes, I agree. College is not for everyone. But everyone has the same opportunities. Whether
with or without privilege. No college degree doesn't mean your life has ended. This book is a good start for a guide to think outside the box. I like the author also shares real life inspiring stories through out his carrier. Thanks for your insightful review.
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I agree wholeheartedly with everything I've read so far. College isn't for everyone and there's no shame in being one of those people.
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Post by Aan Granados »

This is an interesting concept. I wonder if this is always applicable to all countries. In America, as long as you are hardworking you can make it. Not so for other countries where they put a high value on education. I would love to read this though.
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Post by Reva Parker »

Thank you for your exciting review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. I also liked his writing style and the examples he included. I do have several degrees, but they really didn't do much for me. I think it is much more about hard work than if that is a diploma.
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Post by Sirajuddin A »

The facts explained in Blue Collar Cash by Ken Rusk sound like a detailed blueprint to succeed without a college degree. The stories of successful entrepreneurs narrated in this book provide a brilliant lesson.
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Post by sunday Ecalu »

This book seem to be very nice and encouraging to read I need to read it , ifind the reviewer talking about blue jobs even when you have not acquired degree , so their should be more to discover in this book thanks
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I like writing down my goals,I find it helps clarify them. I am getting this one for a few people I know. I hope it helps them in their work life.
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I agree that college is not for everyone, even though I am a college graduate. This book allows people to know that it's okay to have a service job because every job is essential for life to flow easily.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

This book reminds me alot of 'The Secret', but better though as the face to face aproach feels real. In the end all about your mindset. Believing in yourself that you will reach your goal. I do agree with the author on one thing though, and that is that you don't need a college degree to be successful in life. Thanks for a great review.
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I’m a college graduate, but I know people don’t need to go to college to be successful. This book might be meant for those looking at blue collar jobs, but it seems that anyone could benefit from the inspiration and information it provides. Thank you for the helpful review.
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Post by Kaitlyn Canedy »

Many of my family members have blue-collar jobs, but they have had great success with them! Trades seem to be a gift to my family, and they seem to be encouraged more than college in some cases. Thanks for the review!
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I have had it said that some very successful people made it without a college degree. I look forward to reading this book and finding out how. Thanks for the review.
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