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Unscripted by MJ DeMarco

Who Should Read This This book is for people who feel trapped or by the default path or something is wrong with your current path but don’t know how to escape without being reckless. It’s for competent professionals realizing their degree and hard work aren’t producing the freedom they were promised. It’s for parents who […]

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The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd

Book Overview Title: The Pathless PathAuthor: Paul MillerdCategory: Personal Development / Career / Life Design Why I Picked This Book:I’m rebuilding my life, not escaping it. I’ve got two kids watching how I navigate the tension between providing and being present. The default path—climb the ladder, retire at 65, then live; doesn’t add up anymore.

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking By Susan Cain

Book Overview Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Author: Susan Cain Category: Psychology / Personal Development / Self-Help Why I Picked This Book: I’m tired of being told to “speak up more,” “network better,” and “be more outgoing.” I’ve always felt drained by social events that others seem

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E-Myth Revisited By Michael E. Gerber

Book Overview Title: E-Myth Revisited Author: Michael E. Gerber Category: Business & Entrepreneurship / Small Business / Systems & Operations Why I Picked This Book: I started a business thinking passion and technical skill were enough. I’ve heard this book mentioned repeatedly by successful entrepreneurs who say it transformed how they think about building a

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Keep Going By Austin Kleon

Book Overview Title: Keep Going Author: Austin Kleon Category: Creativity / Self Development Why I Picked This Book: I’m exhausted. The world feels chaotic, creative work feels hard, and I’m stuck in the loop of starting projects I never finish. I loved Show Your Work! and Steal Like an Artist. This one felt like it was

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Steal Like an Artist By Austin Kleon

  Book Overview Title: Steal Like an Artist Author: Austin Kleon Category: Creativity / Personal Development / Art & Design Why I Picked This Book: I’ve been paralyzed by the belief that I need an “original” idea before I can create anything. Every time I start something, a voice says “this has been done before”

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Crushing It! By Gary Vaynerchuk

Book Overview Title: Crushing It! Author: Gary Vaynerchuk Category: Business & Entrepreneurship / Personal Branding / Social Media Marketing Why I Picked This Book: I read Crush It! years ago and was inspired but overwhelmed. The landscape has changed, new platforms, new algorithms, new strategies. I wanted the updated playbook: what actually works now, not

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Show Your Work! By Austin Kleon

Book Overview Title: Show Your Work! Author: Austin Kleon Category: Creativity / Personal Branding / Career Why I Picked This Book: I create things but struggle with self-promotion. Sharing my work feels narcissistic or spammy, so I keep it to myself which means no one sees it, no one benefits, and I stay invisible. This

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