Think Remarkable
9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference
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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER AND GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER
The Non-Obvious Book Awards 2024 Longlist Selection
Make the leap from average to exceptional and start living the remarkable life you were meant to lead
Ever wonder what sets people like Steve Wozniak, Stacey Abrams, Mark Rober, and Jane Goodall apart? Why do some people seem to eat, sleep, and breathe "awesome?"
In Think Remarkable, tech titan Guy Kawasaki teams up with Madisun Nuismer, producer of the Remarkable People podcast, to share invaluable knowledge from more than 40 years of working with game-changing organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, Mercedes Benz, and Wikipedia, and delivers insights from a collection of amazing interviews that'll kick you into high gear and get you ready to start showing the world your best, most amazing self. Together the authors show you how to lead a fulfilling life by drawing on insights from working closely with some of the world's most remarkable people. You'll learn:
How to find your own inner ass-kicker and unlock potential you never knew you were capable of Cultivate the resilience, grit, and fearlessness needed to overcome obstacles and setbacks Apply the lessons from the world's most innovative companies to your personal growth journey
Make the leap from average to exceptional. Think Remarkable is more than a book—it's a way of life. It is the gotta-read-right-now book you can't afford to miss. So, grab a copy today and start making yourself—and the world—a whole lot more remarkable.
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Growth, grit, and grace are the central qualities shared by "remarkable" people concerned with "making the world a better place," according to this energetic guide. Remarkable People podcaster Kawasaki (Wise Guy) draws on his years in tech (including as "chief evangelist" for Apple in the mid-1990s) and his interviews with podcast guests ranging from Margaret Atwood to Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak for advice on "making a difference." His suggestions include joining an organization that fosters a "growth mindset"; perceiving rejection as temporary; pre-reciprocating favors to generate goodwill; and "selling your dream"—which he frames mostly as pitching ideas or products in corporate America. Doing the latter requires a blend of measured confidence, tenacity, and flexibility, according to Kawasaki, who encourages readers to "build on accidental success" like Apple did in 1984, when the company launched the MacIntosh as a "database computer" but changed course when customers began using it for desktop publishing. While the tendency toward motivational speak sometimes confounds ("Do not let others—including yourself—define you"), Kawasaki mostly sticks to pithy, concrete, and upbeat advice for forming connections, staying motivated, and keeping an open mind. His guidance will prove especially valuable for those at the outset of their careers, including the Gen-Z readers to whom the book is dedicated. Aspiring entrepreneurs should take a look.
