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This is a short book. Despite being short, it is very repetitive. It also advocates the philosophy that nothing is worth doing if you're not going to be #1, which is a philosophy I disagree with. However, I did find the basic concepts of this book to be interesting, even helpful. So, here's the nutshell of the book, in the book's own words. Now you don't have to read it. :-)Excerpts from The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit by Seth GodinMost of the time, we deal with the obstacle...
I'll save you the bother of reading this book. Seth Godin's whole point is this: Only do the things you're going to be the best in the world at. If you won't be the best in the world at them - quit right now (if you've already started) or don't start (if you haven't yet). Which is laughable for several reasons. From the point where you start something to the point when you make an accomplishment, a whole bunch of things happens:- the world changes (the market, the economy, the demand/supply ra...
It's all pretty obvious, but I saw a copy of this 80-page book lying around at work and figured that I could use something to read in the gym. The main point doesn't even need that much space to get across: persistence is overrated; if one doesn't expect long-term success in something (be it a career, relationship, or whatever), it's better to quit immediately than stick with it. The Dip is the hard slog between being barely competent at something ("beginner's luck" is the phrase Godin uses) and...
(Throwback Review) “Winners never quit and quitters never win ” If you are someone who believes in the above quote by Vince Lombardi, you should definitely read this book. It puts forward a concept that is entirely different from it, which might help you in your future. Seth Godin, in this book, tells us when is the best time to quit. “Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt” The author tells us about strategic and reactive quitting. He explains our life experiences with th
Read the book in an hour while waiting out rush hour traffic at the bookstore. While it wasn't a complete waste of time for me (I actually needed to hear some of the things Godin says in the book), the book definitely repeats the same message over and over again, sometimes using the exact same words. There were a few points I thought worth noting, and I jotted them down on a small napkin. If you're interested in this book, I suggest you save your time and read my napkin instead :).
Notes I took:The Dip.- "Zipf's law"(1st place and 2nd place aren't exactly very close in winnings)• Being the very best matters - since everyone is looking for the very best, the reward for it is enormous! - only a few spots up there..• Each individual's "best in the world" is different depending on factors that matter to them. - "Best" is subjective - don't need to be the best at everything! Pick the RIGHT thing and do it all the way.. More places to win, stakes are higher!• Don't hope to succe...
I'm a fan of simple and this book is simple. The message is clear:Being the Best in the World is Seriously UnderratedThe Dip refers to "the long slog between starting and mastery." Extraordinary benefits accrue to the tiny minority who are able to get through The Dip by persisting longer than most.To be the best at anything you have to quit. You have to quit the right stuff at the right time. Quit the Cul-de-Sacs of life -- those dead ends are aren't likely to take you anywhere. Once you quit Cu...
I get two important lesson from this small but amazing book. firstly: we should have exit plan for our business for example determine the exit time during my job and answer to this questions: in which situation i have to leave my job? secondly: if you can not be great and famous or popular in wide market try to find a Niche Market and be the first one in small market.after all : highly recommended
The quickest lil pamphlet ever. Don't agree with the stark division between figurative winners and losers. Don't agree that going on a "quest" to be the best will always result in being the best (even if you follow all the rest of his advice). Don't agree with the fact that grit and trying hard will change everything (although he doesn't quite go that far... only implies it.) Certainly don't agree that there's only one way to see "the best." Don't agree that being the best means that you must be...
I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Godin and was looking forward to reading this book. I found quickly, however, I fundamentally disagree with much of his reasoning. I think that knowing when to quit - and not to sink time and money into something that isn't profitable - is an important lesson, and I was hoping to learn his thoughts on how to identify the right time to quit. Instead, his advice is to quit if you don't think that you can be the very best - because anything less is not worthwh...
Godin gives motivational and practical advice about the benefits of strategic quitting. He says that “we fail when we get distracted by tasks we don’t have the guts to quit.” He tells how to choose the right tasks to begin, then how to push through obstacles (the Dip) to reach success. The book is short and concise; you can read it in a day.Godin summarizes the book succinctly: “Quit the wrong stuff. Stick with the right stuff. Have the guts to do one or the other.”I read this book because it wa...
A short book (80 pages) that addresses a crucial question: when to quit? Quitting may seem a "shame" thing to do but not always. In fact, quitting is often a very strategic choice. Although the book is just 80 pages, it should be less I believe as the central core idea was repeated several times but, nonetheless, the book is still short so you won't get frustrated. Overall, a good light read. Required time: 2-3 hours.
I thought this book was going to be about buying the dip at the stock market lol but it’s actually about recovering after failures and picking yourself up and keep persisting through it when it makes sense. Short and to the point. Here’s some nice take aways:- Strive to be the best in your field or your industry or your work place etc - “...it’s typical for #1 to get ten times the benefit of #10, and a hundred times the benefit of #100 - Zipf’s law “Winners win big because the marketplace loves
I could be Seth Godin if I wanted to be. Check it out: "When you're sitting in a meeting, don't be a wallflower; be the wall paint." .. or let's see .. "Don't assume that you'll be excellent, be the assumption and excellence will find you." Here's another: "If all you strive for is greatness, then all you'll be great at is striving!"There was a time when I liked this guy, but now I just think he's a shit-knuckle.
“Quit or be exceptional. Average is for losers.” My 10th Seth Godin book. He is fantastic at short little books that pack a powerful punch. I can see myself revisiting this one, especially as it is so brief. Knowing when to quit is an important skill. Hang in there when the payoff is great, but even winners throw in the towel from time to time.“Persistent people are able to visualize the idea of light at the end of the tunnel when others can't see it.”
It was a short enjoyable read.It gave me صفنة وجودية.Highly recommend."If you're making a decision based on how you feel at the moment, you will probably make the wrong decision."
Seth Godin is a marketing demi-god. And he knows a thing or two about everything else as well. He is one of those rare individuals who deserves the title of visionary. His blog at http://sethgodin.typepad.com/ is a must read if you are in the workplace as an owner, manager or cubicle grunt.And he knows what’s best for this ADD brain of mine. Keep it short (a mere 96 small pages with big print) and keep it focused. The core idea the entire book centers around one dilemma that each of us has faced...