I decided to read this book after watching Dan Pink give his TED Talk on the same subject. “What Science knows about motivation that Business doesn’t” Like “Outliers,” this book systematically debunks myths we base our lives, not to mention our businesses, on. Rather than success(ful people) Dan tackles the subject of motivation. We all [...]
I picked up this book on the Kindle, part of my entrepreneurial development plan. Chris Howard is one of the famous motivation speakers currently on the circuit. In the mould of Tony Robbins. As promised, the book does talk about mindset, but of course you’re not going to “wake up rich.” At least not financially. [...]
You have to read this book. It debunks the myths, the perceptions we all have about success. We tend to believe that successful people; the rock stars, olympic athletes, billionaire entrepreneurs: Are prodigies (the genius myth) Just worked really hard (rags to riches myth) Or, my personal favourite, got lucky (the right place, right time [...]
I’m not sure you can actually get this book in print. It was one of my Audible Downloads. Just due to the nature of my work and lifestyle, I find audio books a great way to keep up with the latest business literature. Fantastic on the bus, in the train, whilst driving – although the [...]