"John distills decades of lived experience to bring unique insights to anyone seeking career excellence. By following John's principles and examples, one can get to that state of high fulfillment and enjoyment in their career; the rest follows. As someone who had the pleasure to partner with John over many years, I experienced his infectious enthusiasm firsthand, and his drive for innovation and creativity until his last day at work. Looking forward to seeing this book change lives."
Stories and Insights that Inspire Growth and Joy
At FuNfilling Career author John Dwiggins shares non-fiction and fiction that bring joy, spark reflection, and empower lives and careers.
About the Author & Publisher
FuNfilling Career is the home of author & engineer John Dwiggins—mentor, storyteller, and lifelong encourager.
After decades of guiding professionals toward more fun, fulfilling, and meaningful work, John now shares the principles and experiences that shaped his own career. This career included 87 patents and helping to design well-liked products which are in millions of households.
Personal
John and his wife Laurell were married in 1977 and then moved to Wisconsin. They have four children and one grandchild. John loves spending time with his wife and family through Scrabble, cribbage, disc golfing, fishing, and waterskiing. He also dabbles in woodworking.
His FuNfilling Career book and Workbook, booklet series and FuNfilling Career seminars will help people build confidence, clarity, and purpose—transforming everyday jobs into meaningful callings.
John is also the author of True Power, a riveting end-of-the-world science fiction novel that blends page-turning suspense with real heroes struggling to determine the real power behind the world.
Featured Titles
Books That Make a Difference
From career development to compelling fiction, each FuNfilling Career title is written with clarity, heart, and real-world wisdom.
FuNfilling Career
Build a more meaningful, confident, and purpose-driven career. This warm, fun, practical guide helps you rethink your work life, clarify your direction, and take encouraging steps toward greater fulfillment—one day at a time.
FuNfilling Career Booklet Series
Targeted practical guides and tools from the FuNfilling Career book to greatly help people with parts of their careers for minimal time and $ investment.
True Power
True Power by John Dwiggins is a riveting end-of-the-world science fiction novel where real heroes confront extraordinary choices, struggling to determine the real power behind the world when everything is at stake. It blends page-turning suspense with the timeless struggle between joy and fear as the heroes’ characters are forged in incredible circumstances. So, click the discover the novel button to enter an adventure you will never forget!
Reviews for FuNfilling Career
"John's extensive experience in his field represents a rich repository of experience and wisdom that will benefit anyone who chooses to put into practice lessons learned over a lifetime. His timely and often witty advice will help an inquiring mind reap benefits throughout life. Underlying his remarkable principles is a commitment to be a steward of one's time, talents, and treasure. If you are wise enough to embrace his counsel, you will be able to live a life of focused intentionality to reach your God-ordained potential. John's declared principles will help you finish well."
"FuNfilling Career is a unique book regarding workplace and career fulfillment. I think this is a needed resource not only for workplace ministry leaders, but for any person wanting to have a fun and fulfilling career."
"John was a very experienced and successful research scientist in product development in a very large private company. He was the happiest and most passionate person I saw at work while being very productive at delivering project results. He helped me a lot in my career development by showing what good looks like as a front-end product developer and giving me customized recommendations on how to design my career path to achieve my goal. I strongly recommend you to learn from him, and you will get the energy you need to achieve your career goals!"
"Thank you very much for sharing those chapters! I think your book is quite an accomplishment. That took a lot of effort. I really like how you stress the importance of building trusted genuine relationships. This world needs more of that."
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Insights and stories from fellow readersA 30-second pitch for bookstore owners
Give your customers two reasons to linger: a practical career series they can use at work or give as a gift, and True Power, a page-turning science-fiction novel. I’m a Wisconsin author and engineer—87 patents, products in millions of homes—writing from lived experience, not theory. I’ll come for signings, book clubs, and talks that bring people through your door. Stock FuNfilling Career and True Power as local books that start conversations.
Stores where FuNfilling Career and True Power is sold
Neenah
- Thomas A. Lyons Fine Books PENDING — 127 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton
- Arkana Books PENDING — 800 S. Lawe St., Suite 303
- The Book Store PENDING — 293 W. Northland Ave.
- The Flora Shelves PENDING — 425 W. Water St.
Grand Chute
- Barnes & Noble PENDING — 4705 W. Grande Market Dr.
Oshkosh
- Author Apothecary & Bookstore PENDING — 576 N. Main St.
- Caramel Crisp Bookstore PENDING — 200 City Center, Suite D
- Oshkosh Books and Resale PENDING — 614 Ohio St.
- TBR Anonymous PENDING — 1207 N. Main St.
Green Bay
- Lion’s Mouth Bookstore PENDING — 211 N. Washington St.
- Book Stop PENDING — 603 S. Military Ave.
Upcoming or Completed Seminars or Talks
Insights and stories from fellow readers
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FuNfilling Career on YouTube and Facebook
Short videos from John Dwiggins: career tips you can use this week, booklet walk-throughs, and glimpses of True Power. Follow the same brand on Facebook.
FuNfilling Career on YouTube
The main channel. Handle @funfillingcareer. Practical, encouraging videos drawn from the books, workbook, and seminars.
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News, posts, and a way to share the books with friends. Page: facebook.com/funfillingcareer.
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Under-five-minute pieces on job friendships, accomplishments, self-management, mentoring, and becoming a great boss.
See the playlists →True Power
Readings and behind-the-story notes from the end-of-the-world novel, living as a playlist on the same channel.
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Promotional Plans for FuNfilling Career and True Power
Exciting days are ahead for FuNfilling Career and True Power! Our promotional plans bring the message of a more fun, fulfilling career to more people through this website—your home for books, stories, resources, and ways to stay connected—alongside lively speaking engagements and book signings where readers can meet the author, ask questions, and take home inspiration. We are growing a warm presence on social media through Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, sharing tips, stories, and encouragement that keep careers and lives moving upward. Look for thoughtful keepsakes and everyday reminders, too: bookmarks and bumper stickers that spark conversation, plus Upward Spiral clothing that lets you wear the message of growth and joy wherever you go. Together, these efforts invite readers, organizations, and friends to discover FuNfilling Career and True Power and step into an adventure of purpose, fulfillment and joy.
Inspirational Resources
High quality resources to inspire you day by day
Thoughtfully designed journals, prints, and everyday items that keep encouragement and purpose within reach.
Journals
Capture reflections, goals, and daily gratitude in beautifully crafted pages.
Prints & Desk Art
Visual reminders of joy and purpose for your workspace or home.
Everyday Inspiration
Items designed to keep you focused on growth, kindness, and courage.
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Press & Media
For Reviewers & Media
Download John’s media kit, access author photos and book details, and request interviews or event appearances.
Inside the media kit you’ll find:
- Author bio and headshots
- Book summaries, key themes, and talking points
- Contact details for interview and event requests
Media Kit
Bios, headshot, book details, talking points, and interview requests