Seth Godin - The Extraordinary Benefits of Knowing When To Quit (And When To Stick)

In part 2, we distinguished between three different curves: the Dip, the Cul-de-sac and the Cliff. We need to quit cul-de-sacs and cliffs so that we can focus all of our effort and attention and energy on pushing through the Dip. In this episode, we delve deeper into finding your own Dip and what you need to do when you hit a Dip.

Grab a copy of 'The Dip' here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Dip-Seth-Godin/9781591841661/?a_aid=adamsbooks

Seth Godin - The Extraordinary Benefits of Knowing When To Quit (And When To Stick)

 

In part 1, we talked about becoming the 'best in the world', and how Seth argues that "being the best in the world is seriously underrated". In this episode, we delve a little deeper to analyse the three type of curves that we encounter in any project that we undertake: The Dup, The Cul-de-Sac, and The Cliff.

 

Grab a copy of 'The Dip' here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Dip-Seth-Godin/9781591841661/?a_aid=adamsbooks

The Dip - by Seth Godin

'The extraordinary benefits of knowing when to quit (and when to stick)'

 

"Being the best in the world is seriously underrated".

The most successful people quit. They quit the right stuff at the right time. Most people quit, but they quit the wrong stuff. It's important to know when quitting is the right thing to do, and when it is the exact WRONG thing to do. 

"Quit the wrong stuff. Stick with the right stuff. Have the guts to do one or the other".

In this part of the book, we define and discuss what it means to be the 'best in the world and why it is so important.

 

Grab a copy of The Dip here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Dip-Seth-Godin/9781591841661/?a_aid=adamsbooks

'The Dip' is my favourite book from Seth Godin. This episode is an audio summary of the best parts of the summary that Seth created called 'Pushing Through The Dip'. This summary is only about 10 pages long and freely available.

If you'd like to download your own copy of Pushing Through The Dip, head to www.aboutseth.com/free and grab yourself a copy. If you'd like to buy your own copy of The Dip (which I'll be reviewing and summarising in the next few episodes), you can head to www.aboutseth.com/books to to https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Dip-Seth-Godin/9780749928308/?a_aid=adamsbooks

V is for Vulnerable - 'Life Outside the Comfort Zone'

Written by Seth Godin, and Illustrated by Hugh MacLeod

 

V is for Vulnerable is an "ABC for Grownups". Seth takes us through the alphabet to find things that really matter to adults; things that will hopefully push you to take action, to embrace opportunity, not to merely watch and wait.

 

As a taste: 

"A is for Anxiety: Anxiety is experiencing failure in advance. Tell yourself enough vivid stories about the worst possible outcome and you'll soon come to believe them. Worry is not preparation, and anxiety doesn't make you better."

Tribes - by Seth Godin (part 8 of 8)

'We need you to lead us'

Tribes is a book about the new world of small, connected, motivated groups that want to work together to create a movement. There are tribes everywhere, and they're all looking for leadership. You are a leader. We need you.

In this final episode about Tribes, we talk about the obligation, credit, belief, and what to do now.

Grab a copy of the book from www.aboutseth.com/books or download a free copy of the eBook 'How to Sell a Book' that Seth wrote based on Tribes from www.aboutseth.com/free

Tribes - by Seth Godin (part 7 of 8)

'We need you to lead us'

Tribes is a book about the new world of small, connected, motivated groups that want to work together to create a movement. There are tribes everywhere, and they're all looking for leadership. You are a leader. We need you.

In this episode, we talk about micromovents, failure, 'not yet', and charisma.

Grab a copy of the book from www.aboutseth.com/books or download a free copy of the eBook 'How to Sell a Book' that Seth wrote based on Tribes from www.aboutseth.com/free

Tribes - by Seth Godin (part 6 of 8)

'We need you to lead us'

Tribes is a book about the new world of small, connected, motivated groups that want to work together to create a movement. There are tribes everywhere, and they're all looking for leadership. You are a leader. We need you.

In this episode, we talk about generosity, settling, faith, and sheepwalking.

Grab a copy of the book from www.aboutseth.com/books or download a free copy of the eBook 'How to Sell a Book' that Seth wrote based on Tribes from www.aboutseth.com/free

Tribes - by Seth Godin (part 5 of 8)

'We need you to lead us'

Tribes is a book about the new world of small, connected, motivated groups that want to work together to create a movement. There are tribes everywhere, and they're all looking for leadership. You are a leader. We need you.

In this episode, we talk about curiosity, not doing nothing, the status quo, 'most people', and the two things you need to know.

Grab a copy of the book from www.aboutseth.com/books or download a free copy of the eBook 'How to Sell a Book' that Seth wrote based on Tribes from www.aboutseth.com/free

Tribes - by Seth Godin (part 4 of 8)

'We need you to lead us'

Tribes is a book about the new world of small, connected, motivated groups that want to work together to create a movement. There are tribes everywhere, and they're all looking for leadership. You are a leader. We need you.

In this episode, we talk about doing things that are worth criticising, launching purple cows, the fear of failure, the fear of blame and criticism, having loyal followers, and being uncomfortable.

Grab a copy of the book from www.aboutseth.com/books or download a free copy of the eBook 'How to Sell a Book' that Seth wrote based on Tribes from www.aboutseth.com/free