Looking for the solution to constant chaos and overwhelm? The author promises extraordinary results if you can identify the “one thing” that you need to do. The “one thing” that is like the first domino which creates a domino effect. It is essentially another version of the 80-20 rule, but a very simplistic one that suggests you reduce your focus …
David & Goliath – Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants (Book Review)
I am a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell’s books and as usual David and Goliath challenges ideas and beliefs that most of us take for granted. Like the title suggests, ‘big and strong’ do not always prevail, but it is not for the reasons that we believe. Rather than actually being the underdog, David had many advantages but first and foremost, it was …
Strategic alliances – be careful who you endorse!
I am a firm believer in strategic alliances and the power of collaboration, and am in fact in the midst of setting up a community of small business owners to help them leverage off each other’s strengths and experiences. As a result of my brain being in “collaboration fever”, I found myself susceptible to a marketing email that I would …
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (Book Review)
I had written a post about the part Carrots and Sticks plays in motivation, and this post has languished in my drafts folder for almost a year. It was complete, at least, I thought it was, but it has never seen light of day because I felt that something wasn’t quite right but I couldn’t put my finger on it. …
The Path: Creating your mission statement for work and life (Book Review)
This book got me hooked at the introduction. It felt like the author spoke my language and was on the same wavelength. However, it took me several months to actually get through it, not due to any fault with the book, but with finding the head space to deal with a topic as profound as my vision and mission. I …
Blink – The Power of thinking without thinking (Book Review)
As a fan of Malcolm Gladwell’s other two books Outliers (my favourite!) and Tipping Point, I jumped at the chance to read Blink when I found it at the local library. It did not disappoint. I’ve often wondered how we separate a genuine gut feeling which forewarns us about danger and the less desirable fear-based stomach churn that stops us from moving forward. Both …
The Tipping Point
I was so impressed by the Outliers that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Malcolm Gladwell’s other books. The Tipping Point was his first and Outliers , actually his third, so I’ve gone about it a bit back to front. I’m glad I did though because I feel that if I had started with The Tipping Point, I may …
Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps
Some of you might wonder how I could follow the Brain that Changes Itself with something as fluffy as this. Well, sometimes it pays to be open-minded. A book like this wouldn’t ordinarily catch my interest because I don’t like stereotypes and I particularly dislike “being” stereotyped but the title “…. and women can’t read maps” was a glaring challenge …
The Brain that Changes Itself
If you’ve ever thought that positive thinking, law of attraction and all the hype about changing your circumstances by changing your thoughts are mumbo jumbo, then this might be the book for you. This is the rational, scientific argument for positive thinking! I’ve been looking for a book like this for a while. Something that would “prove” what I know …
The Irresistible Offer (Book review)
The Irresistible Offer is about “creating an itch that the buyer has to scratch” The official definition is: ….. an identity building offer central to a product or service where the believable return on investment is communicated so clearly and efficiently that it’s immediately apparent you’d have to be a fool to pass it up. Creating this offer is what …
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