![]() Yes, the secret to success isn’t something new. “Being a giving person is how you achieve success in the first place, however you define success.” – Arianna Huffington “The Go-Giver” reveals the secret to success, and it’s something that Arianna Huffington talks about in the Foreword of the book. I’ll cover those specific extras after I’ve gone through the story. I have the expanded edition of “The Go-Giver” on Kindle, which includes extras such as a Discussion Guide and a Q & A with the Authors. Whenever I quote from the story, I’ll credit the name of the character that I am quoting from, as follows: Whenever I quote directly from the authors, Bob Burg and John David Mann, I will credit them like that. We follow along as the main character, Joe, learns each of the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success from Pindar and other teachers, including a surprise teacher for the fifth Law. “The Go-Giver” tells a story, a modern day parable, about what it takes to do extremely well in life. That’s the short version of my book review for “The Go-Giver.” For the longer version, keep reading and you’ll discover the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success. It’s a smooth read, and the authors have turned what could have been dry material into something very enjoyable. “The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea” by Bob Burg and John David Mann is one of my top favorite books. Read The Go-Giver … it will impact more than your business, it will impact your perspective on life.I’ll come right out and say it. I also recommend you follow Bob Burg on Twitter He always shares great articles (not just his own) and engages regularly with others. If you have yet to read this quick but powerful book … get it here. ![]() I’m just one person in a sea of many that has been profoundly impacted by this book. It was going the extra mile when someone emailed me, sharing an idea freely with a colleague, or plugging away each week to share insights on my blog or podcast. Yet the very thing that allowed me to attract clients in the first place was the focus on service, not sales. That scenario breeds a certain kind of anxiety, which puts me in the wrong state-of-mind.Īs I’ve delved more and more into providing freelance services, landing consulting clients, and providing paid products, my perspective has naturally shifted: to leads, conversion rates, and sales. Each day that passes is one day closer to pursuing my entrepreneurial endeavors full-time … and one day closer to not having the “security” of a regular paycheck. That’s why reading (and re-reading) this book over the past few months has been so important. While I’d like to think I’ve always thought this way, it’s just not true. The foundational challenge of the book was for me to change my perspective away from me, and to those that I serve. The Go-Giver has kept me from “mission drift” … “Typically, the more successful (givers) are, the more willing they are to share their secrets with others.”.“Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.”.“Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.”.No matter what you think you’re selling, what you’re really offering is you.” ![]() The most valuable thing you have to give people is yourself. “As long as you’re trying to be someone else, or putting on some act or behavior someone else taught you, you have no possibility of truly reaching people.Here are just a few of my favorite quotes: If you haven’t read The Go-Giver … I highly recommend it! It has impacted every facet of my business and life. If you’ve already read this book, the following quotes may provide a gentle reminder of the essence of its message. I’m a bit late to The Go-Giver party (several years, actually) but it has quickly become one of my all-time favorites. Several months ago, one of my mentors Ray Edwards sent me a copy of Bob Burg’s classic book, The Go-Giver.
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