Life Is Long

In Life Is Long, Cherie Soyoung Pae Kloss challenges the notion that life is short and that we are bound by the career choices we make in our twenties. Contrary to popular belief, life isn't short: it's long. Too long to be stuck in a predictable, challenge-free rut. Too long to feel trapped by your own success. There's no reason for the career choices you made in your twenties to dictate what you do ten, twenty, or thirty years later. Kloss, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO who has reinvented herself multiple times across diverse industries, shares her insights and experiences to guide readers through the process of career reinvention. Drawing from her own journey as a social worker, teacher, anesthetist, TV producer, and tech entrepreneur, Kloss presents a practical and actionable manual for women who yearn for something more but don't know where to begin. Life Is Long is filled with optimism and encouragement, empowering readers to embrace change and explore new passions. Kloss breaks down the reinvention process into four phases: Discovery, Preparation, Education, and Achievement. She provides strategies for overcoming fears, building confidence, and navigating the challenges that come with career transitions. Through personal anecdotes and wisdom gained from her unconventional path, Kloss demonstrates that life is big, interesting, and complex, with an infinite capacity for change. She invites readers to step out of their comfort zones, break free from routines, and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Life Is Long is not just a book; it's a guidebook for those ready to embrace the joys of developing new interests, following new passions, and renewing themselves. Kloss's message is clear: you have the power to reinvent yourself and create a life that is fulfilling, exciting, and true to who you are, no matter your age or background.

CHERIE PAE KLOSS is a serial entrepreneur who continues to reinvent herself every decade. In 2021, Cherie was named the EY National Entrepreneur of the Year. Cherie Kloss is the founder and former CEO of Snapnurse, one of the largest healthcare staffing platforms in the US. Snapnurse was ranked #2 on Inc. 5000 in 2022 and #1 in healthcare. Snapnurse's Q1 2018 to Q1 2021 growth rate of 167,000% is one of the fastest growth rates of any company in any industry in recorded history. Cherie exited Snapnurse in 2022 and now works as an advisor to many startups and companies.

Introduction Chapter 1: Where Are You? (And Where's My Eucalyptus?) Chapter 2: The Ten-Year Reinvention Cycle Chapter 3: What's In It for You? Chapter 4: What's Stopping You? Chapter 5: Courage and Confidence Chapter 6: Phase 1, Discovery Chapter 7: Phase 2, Preparation Chapter 8: Phase 3, Education Chapter 9: Phase 4, Achievement Conclusion About the Author