Thriving in a Knowledge Economy
Rework by Jason Fried
“Find a judo solution, one that delivers maximum efficiency with minimum effort. When good enough gets the job done, go for it.” – Jason Fried, Rework
The book ‘Rework’ offers a refreshing take on business. Watch the following video to learn a less intimidating approach to starting a business.
Principles by Ray Dalio
“I believe that the key to success lies in knowing how to both strive for a lot and fail well. By failing well, I mean being able to experience painful failures that provide big learnings without failing badly enough to get knocked out of the game.” – Ray Dalio, Principles
Ray Dalio has encountered many failures on route to creating the largest hedge fund in the world, Bridgewater Associates.
In the following book summary you will learn Ray Dalio’s principled approach to failure, and how to use failure to increase your odds of success.
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
“With the right habits, anyone can dramatically increase results and become a high performer in almost any field of endeavor.” – Brendon Burchard
What do High Performers routinely do differently? I read “High Performance Habits” to find out. Here’s what I found:
1-Page PDF Summary of High Performance Habits
Mastery by Robert Greene
What is the most effective path to Mastery?
I explore this question in my latest book summary:
1-Page PDF Summary of Mastery
Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday
“Let’s start by internalizing the best practices of those who’ve achieved intermediate and lasting success so we can give ourselves the best chance of joining the lofty perch of those who have made something truly perennial and timeless. Let’s be truly ambitious.” ― Ryan Holiday, Perennial Seller
How do we make products that stand the test of time? Watch my new book summary to find out:
1-Page PDF Summary of Perennial Seller
To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink
“We’re all in sales” – Daniel Pink
Do you have trouble persuading someone to your point of view? Do you find it hard to move people? If so, this book summary might help:
1-Page PDF Summary of To Sell is Human
Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen
“Dreaming about a positive future seemed to protect against sadness in the short term but promote it over the long term.” ― Gabriele Oettingen Ph.D.
The latest behavioral science reveals that positive thinking can reduce your willingness to take action if done incorrectly. The following book summary will explain why and provide you with a scientifically proven method to sustain motivation and increase your odds of achieving an optimistic goal.
So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
“No one owes you a great career; you need to earn it—and the process won’t be easy.” ― Cal Newport
How do people find work they love to do for a living?
In the book ‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You,’ author Cal Newport explores that question. He discovers that “follow your passion” is not particularly useful advice. Watch the following video to understand why:
The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
“If you’re an entrepreneur, designer, student, programmer, or professional who wants to master the fundamentals of sound business practice, this book is for you.” – Josh Kaufman, The Personal MBA
Josh Kaufman decided to skip MBA School and give himself a ‘Personal MBA’ by studying the best business books. Here’s what he found: