Book Read: REWORK
I'm in the midst of reading Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson and find myself smiling over the words of wisdom. The advice from business owners Jason and David definitely catches you off guard. Is it really new-age thinking or are we finally being realistic?
"If you write a big plan, you'll most likely never look at it anyway...Give up on the guesswork. Decide what you're going to do this week, not this year",
"Learning from mistakes is overrated"
and "Workaholics aren't heroes. They don't save the day, they just use it up. The real hero is already home because she figured out a faster way to get things done.
A Chapter
Rework is filled with many little chapters that the authors based off their experiences and overall success in building their businesses. The short chapters make for an easy and fast read. However, you find yourself pondering over their words over and over because you can't help but enjoy the advice and feel motivated. You'll also love the quirky, comic book like chapter images ;-) I recommend this book if you are in need of some career inspiration and you one day want to do what you love for a living. Who doesn't? You don't need to be the biggest baddest business or have the top PR and marketing strategies to succeed; have passion, confidence, care, and a willingness to work.
Let me know what you think!
More book read suggestions: Check out Summer Book List, Crush It, and A Powerful Read.
Summer Book List
Summer is just around the corner and there's no better time to catch up your reading! Well, if you have summers off ;) For us others, finding time to read can usually end up on the bottom of your 'to-do' list. But here are some books that will make you want to schedule some reading time (I hope so).
For some reflection and light hearted reading, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love is on my to-read list. I would love to read the book before its movie release date in August with the fabulous Julia Roberts. It's also directed by none other than the creator of the hit musical show Glee! Based on a real story, the novel follows a woman's journey to discover herself in three different countries. Discover your eat, pray and love.
Kelly Cutrone is the woman you love to hate. With her blunt criticism and tough love, she can make anyone cry. Whether you agree or disagree with her harsh attitude, you can learn a lot from her savvy ways. With that, she wrote If you have to cry, go outside.
For your cheesy, romance entertainment, here is book number three of the Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts. I'm currently on the second book. I love all things weddings and this series provides it all. The series is about four best friends who share a mansion and own a Wedding Planning company. Perfect, yes? They each provide a service (a baker, florist, photographer, and the planner) and each book takes us in their world. Filled with fun, attitude, creativity, and of the course steamy relationships... Have a your favorite ice cream ready!
Book Read: Crush It!
Here's a great read for you! Thinking about your future and where your career lies? With so many opportunities (ie. social media outlets) right now, there's no reason to plan on having your dream job. Gary Vaynerchuk inspires you to "cash in on your passion". No matter where your passion lies whether in wine, design or fishing worms; you can find a way to earn a living about sharing your knowledge and passion. He leaves you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the world. Seriously. I love it when entrepreneurs share their wisdom and actually care about their readers. Haven't we all been in situations where we feel taken advantage of and want to set out on your own? Well, this is the book to read. Do it. Watch the video below if you haven't been convinced.
Excerpts from Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk.
** The best marketing strategy ever: CARE.
** Everyone--EVERYONE--needs to start thinking of themselves as a brand. It is no longer an option; it is a necessity.
** Don't get obsessed with how many friends or fans are following you- the stats are only marginally important. What's important is the intensity of your community's engagement and interaction with you.
** Do you work for a company that allows you to have a public persona, either about your field or your true passion? ...In other words, are you allowed to have a blog, a Twitter account, or otherwise brand yourself in the public eye with an identity that is separate from the corporation? Some industries, like finances and law, do you love your field enough to make that sacrifice?
Follow Gary @garyvee
A Powerful Read
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I recently watched the movie, Gran Torino (Great movie by the way), and instantly knew the asian culture in the movie from a child's clothing. The movie was about a Hmong family dealing with problems from a nearby gang. Their neighbor played by Clint Eastwood, took the children under his wing to save them from the town trouble.
It reminded me of a book I read in college, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. It was recommended by my Anthropology teacher and now is one of my favorite books of all time. It's about a Hmong refugee family from Laos that settle in Northern California. A true story, it tells of the familys' travels and their adjustment to the American lifestyle. When one of the children becomes diagnosed with epilepsy, the parents struggle between following their own medicinal treatments and the American medicine system. Whose to decide what practices are better? It is a truly powerful book and allows you to open your mind and explore another culture. It will make you mad, confused, and best of all enlightened. A great book for nurses and future doctors! I studied Anthropology throughout my college years and loved every aspect of it, that I made it my minor. I encourage everyone to take an Anthropology class or read a book by an Anthropologist. Looking for something more wild? Read The Shaman's Apprentice by Mark Plotkin. Let me know what you think when you read them!
Thank you to my Anthropology teachers for inspiring me!
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