A really great kick in the pants, especially for me. One of my favorite parts was the beginning chapter about Gavin, his son. I really enjoyed all the stories throughout the book.
Many successful people sharing their stupid idea. I also liked how the author also used examples that are opposite of each other. For that to make more sense, see chapter I would recommend this book to anyone, whether you have a stupid idea or not.
This book is a great motivator in all aspects of life. When I think of all the famous people who invented something great, I am blinded by their success.
It is not until author Richie Norton starts pointing out in his book that most great ideas started out as what others labeled as "stupid. I began to really understand that brilliance is often mislabeled! Think about these ideas that were labeled stupid: the telephone, the car, the radio, putting a man on the moon, etc.
In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Norton is going to walk you through how to get over the worry of your stupid idea and make your dreams a reality. Whether you want to start your own business or just live a life with a sense of accomplishment, this book can help you find success using the following steps: 1.
Crush Fear 2. End Pride 3. Overcome Procrastination 4. Be Authentic 5. Serve, Thank, Ask, Receive, Trust 6. Leverage Existing Resources Each step is carefully broken down helping the reader understand each point, what they can do about it, and a challenge to change your thought process.
Filled with real-life examples from CEOs who had "stupid" ideas that became reality, inspirational quotes and logical graphics this book is a good read for anyone who wants to live their life intentionally and without regret.
This is truly an amazing book! It is very well written and is so inspirational. Norton's writing style is easy to read and it just pulled me in. He made me feel like my "stupid" little ideas could change the world. He gives examples of his own, and he gives examples of others that have taken ideas and turned them into reality. I especially enjoyed the chapters on authenticity and service. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a dream or an idea You may read my full review on my book blog: www.
Fantastic book. Sound principles that can be applied to any field. Richie writes from a business background; I work as a physician but find the principles universal. Great motivator and help. Here's to You. Nathan Pacheco. Beyond the Shade of the Man Edward Dube. The Family Statue 12" Cold Nnamdi Okonkwo. In Times of Rain and War. Camron Wright. Real vs. They do. What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid?
The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it in a smart way. In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid. What if the key to success, creativity, and fulfillment in your life lies in the potential of those stupid ideas?
This deeply inspiring book will teach you:. How to crush fear, make dreams happen, and live without regret. How to overcome obstacles such as lack of time, lack of education, or lack of money. The 5 actions of the New Smart to achieve authentic success. No more excuses. I mean, I read book summaries and then write even shorter ones. I like it. This book will give you the courage to start. Read full summary on Blinkist. Get the book on Amazon. Learn more about the author.
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Our referral links allow us to earn commissions at no extra cost to you, and keep the site running. Read in: 4 minutes Favorite quote from the author: We need more of this. Here are 3 wonderful stupid lessons about stupid ideas: If you have an idea people think is stupid, only trust your instincts.
Give yourself the freedom to fail by breaking your idea down into small projects. Ready to start something stupid? Here we go! Audio Summary Listen to the audio of this summary with a free reading. Rate this book! So, the idea of firstly becoming rich and then enjoying life with all its pleasures is not a very convenient strategy for the wise ones. Imagine yourself living in a small house, 50 years from now, and recalling all those things you could have done differently.
Is there anything more painful than that? The pain of regret is far greater than the one triggered by failure. As he explains, a simple mantra allowed him to understand the big picture and leave the Wall Street job in order to embark on a new adventure. Investigate your ideas daily, find a way to improve your service and hope for a masterpiece to kick in!!
How to cross the self-imposed restrictions? Successful innovation can be best described as a process that broke the boundaries of an old standard. One can never be too sure of its possibilities, and the risk of failure is an unpleasant but a realistic scenario. How to avoid it?
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