I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . by Dana Perino

I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . .

The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Life

Dana Perino

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 22, 2025

An Instant New York Times Bestseller Terrific advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and colleagues.

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Who it’s for
Career advice with room for the rest of life, told through colleagues’ stories and lessons.
Themes
Career development, Self-improvement, Work-life balance
Genres
Career Development, Building Success, Getting Motivated

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller Terrific advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and colleagues. I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . is a blueprint for success in your life and career.

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An all-star line-up of Dana’s lifelong friends and Fox News personalities with wide-ranging talents and accomplishments share amazing stories about their own experiences, offering invaluable guidance and wisdom on a range of subjects, including: - Finding the right path and getting your foot in the door; - How to break out in your job and get recognized; - Making a transition in your career and betting on yourself; - How to keep improving and adding new skills; - Balancing relationships, avoiding burnout, and having a life; - And much more. This illuminating and essential book is ideal for new graduates and everyone starting their first job; professionals thinking about making a change, transitioning into a different position, or phasing into a new career or act in life; and anyone looking for timeless insight and a helpful resource for self-improvement and career enhancement. Contributors include: Bret Baier, Dierks Bentley, Ainsley Earhardt, Jimmy Failla, Harold Ford Jr., Trey Gowdy, Greg Gutfeld, Benjamin Hall, Bill Hemmer, Lawrence Jones, Martha MacCallum, Charles Payne, Judge Jeanine Pirro, John Roberts, Mike Rowe, Jessica Tarlov, Jesse Watters, Salena Zito, Tyrus, and many more.

Work and Life

Career advice with room for the rest of life, told through colleagues’ stories and lessons.

Come here for

  • Career turns, first steps, and the nerve to bet on yourself.
  • Advice shaped by colleagues’ personal stories, not just maxims.

Expect

  • Guidance spanning recognition at work, new skills, relationships, and burnout.
  • A mix of practical career counsel and broader life lessons.

Where it sits

Career Development49%
Getting Motivated47%
Building Success45%

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Publisher categories

  • Political Lives
  • Career Strategy
  • Job Hunting & Careers
  • Business Skills
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  • Workplace Culture
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Personal Success
  • Practical Guides
Authors
Dana Perino
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 22, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Career development · Self-improvement · Work-life balance
Reading lane
Political Lives