This was really a good book, but not the first one I would recommend to others wanting to strike out on their own. The author has put together a well-written account of his own life and some principles that will help anyone follow in his footsteps. There is some great information here, and its a […]
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I liked this book, but not as much as I thought I would. A lot of the material has been given full length treatments now in similar books. For example, if you want to learn more about the affects of birth order, Malcom Gladwell’s Outliers: The Story of Success is a more comprehensive take on it. However,
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This is the follow up work to Pressfield’s championed book on creativity, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. The purpose for Do The Work is to be a more practical guide to creativity, but it just doesn’t work. The best parts of Do The Work are simply rehashed
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This is a splash of ice-cold water on your face in the morning, a celebration of all that this life is meant to be. N.D. Wilson has written a wonderful book that shines a light on what true Christianity should be. It’s an apologetic for living life to the fullest, and it succeeds wildly. Read it
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I have read a lot of marketing and advertising books, and this is the best I have found for small business owners. The information is simple, easy to implement, and extremely practical. Read it if you want tips that you can implement today. Some reviewers have complained that the information is outdated and doesn’t include
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This is a great book that emphasizes the importance of systems. It is a good companion to The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. In fact, the author of this book was inspired by Gerber to systematize his business. While I really liked the book, it’s not quite
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First of all, this is a really cool book design. The cover is one of the best that I have come across in a long time. I looked up the book after I saw Jon Ronson being interviewed, but the cover definitely sold me. Buy the hardcover, not the Kindle version, it’s worth the extra
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Writing non-fiction is not an easy task. When the truth limits content, we are forced to create drama, intrigue, and interest within very tight parameters. As authors, there are a few simple tips you can follow to help your non-fiction leap off the page. 1. Consider the Reader. More than your source, more than yourself,
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This book is an interesting account of sharks and how they interact with humans. I knew very little about sharks before reading this book, but the author does a great job of educating the average reader quickly. If you have any interest in sharks at all, you will enjoy this book. I don’t know if
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Great post from Tim Challies on where we buy books, what kind of books we buy, and what we read. Ebooks keep taking a larger piece of the pie, and there are a lot of ways to optimize your book to take advantage of the e-revolution. Be sure and check out Challies post, and if
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