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8Jul/100

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.

Tagged as: Book Read, Book Recommendation, Career Book, David Heinemeier Hansson, Jason Fried, Rework

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26Apr/100

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?

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