I am a minimalist at heart. My house is minimal, all my art is modern, etc. Most books are too thick and have too many words. While I have never been a fan of graphic novels or cartoons generally, a friend suggested this book so I one-click’ed it off Amazon. Got yesterday and read it in about an hour. Entertaining. The “career” advice is pretty standard fare stuff for an old wizened CEO like myself, but will probably be manna from heaven for the 20 something lost generation it is targeted to.

Let me save you the hour if you are that pressed for time.

1. There is no plan
2. Think strengths, not weaknesses.
3. It’s not about you.
4. Persistence trumps talent.
5. Make excellent mistakes.
6. Leave an imprint.

got it?

The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is billed as the last career guide you’ll ever need. For me, it’s a first. I could never take a career guide seriously, but this one is definitely different. It’s the first career advice book written (and drawn) as manga. The six pieces of advice are easy to swallow even if they’re more like common sense. Who can resist magical chopsticks that deliver fun career advice right to your cubical?