The best job in the world how to make a living from following your dreams

The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World
The Best Job in the World is the story of how followingyour passions can lead to life-changing opportunities. AdventurerBen Southall shares his experiences and lessons learned as thewinner of the inaugural Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the Worldcampaign, and reveals how this has led to ongoing opportunitiessince. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a uniquemarketing campaign, this book follows Ben's journey—fromleaving the UK on his own expedition around Africa to his new roleas caretaker of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. You'lllearn about the skills and experiences that shaped Ben's path,together with the inevitable pitfalls that he faced along the wayto living his dream.
The sole winner of the Best Job in the World campaign, Ben'sperspective is a unique one to share the serious challenges thatarose from being catapulted into a high profile job in an idylliclocation. Humorous and poignant, the story is as much holistic lifeguide as travel guide, providing a motivational and inspirationaltale that may just be the push you need to: Get inspired—see the opportunities around you and grabthem with both hands Embrace the unknown, overcome life's obstacles and challengeexpectations Live out your dreams and be your authentic self Climb out of the rut and take part in the world around you
In The Best Job in the World, Ben Southall answers thequestions everyone is asking: "What is it like? Is it really thebest job in the world?" You'll learn how to transform yourinterests and passions into a flexible, long-term career, and howfollowing the road less travelled can lead to living your bestlife. If you're dissatisfied, stuck in a rut or merely curious,The Best Job in the World is a must-read tale of aspiration,inspiration and motivation.