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THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD: HOW TO MAKE A LIVING FROM FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS
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The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World

The Best Job in the World is the story of how following your passions can lead to life-changing opportunities. Adventurer Ben Southall shares his experiences and lessons learned as the winner of the inaugural Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World campaign, and reveals how this has led to ongoing opportunities since. Part autobiography, part insight into the power of a unique marketing campaign, this book follows Ben's journey—from leaving the UK on his own expedition around Africa to his new role as caretaker of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll learn about the skills and experiences that shaped Ben's path, together with the inevitable pitfalls that he faced along the way to living his dream.

The sole winner of the Best Job in the World campaign, Ben's perspective is a unique one to share the serious challenges that arose from being catapulted into a high profile job in an idyllic location. Humorous and poignant, the story is as much holistic life guide as travel guide, providing a motivational and inspirational tale that may just be the push you need to:

  • Get inspired—see the opportunities around you and grab them with both hands
  • Embrace the unknown, overcome life's obstacles and challenge expectations
  • 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 the questions everyone is asking: "What is it like? Is it really the best job in the world?" You'll learn how to transform your interests and passions into a flexible, long-term career, and how following the road less travelled can lead to living your best life. 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.

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BEN SOUTHALL beat nearly 35000 candidates to win Tourism Queensland's 2009 Best Job in the World campaign. He now combines his passions for travel, adventure and journalism, living his ideal life.

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About the author ix

Acknowledgements xi

Introduction: Am I dreaming? xiii

1 Finding my way 1

2 Afritrex 33

3 Applying for the ‘best job in the world’ 85

4 Life of an Island Caretaker 119

5 What to do for an encore 163

6 The Best Expedition in the World 175

7 Aussie 8 201

The best life in the world 249

Index 253

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From the moment I met Ben I knew he was the man for the highly sought-after Best Job in the World. He is a memorable character who grabs your attention and opportunities with both hands. A consummate storyteller, who has an incredible ability to engage with people, a raw energy and zest for life. His passion for Queensland was apparent from the outset and his commitment to continue to share the story of our destination with the world through initiatives such as the Best Expedition and other digital marketing has sustained global interest in Queensland. 
--Steve McRoberts, Tourism and Events Queensland Group Executive, Marketing
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