👉 Many people believe that “following your passion” is the key to success. 📖 So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport explains that passion is often the result of first mastering a valuable skill because doing helps increase autonomy, competence, and social connections.

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👉 We often set artificial limitations on our skills and abilities. 🛑 One bad experience can cause us to believe we’ll never improve in certain areas. 📖Mindset by Carol S. Dweck is about how to unlock our full potential by maintaining a growth mindset. #selfhelp

Not all self-reflection is helpful. Learn about the dark side of introspection with my three favorite tips from CHATTER by Ethan Kross. rickkettner.medium.com/chatter-by-eth… #selfhelp #SelfImprovement #Entrepreneurs #booksumary

👉 Startup life is hard. 🚫 No matter how much planning or research you do, there will be unexpected surprises. 📖 The Hard Thing About Hard Things by benahorowitz.eth is a must-read for founders who face tough challenges or want to be better prepared to do so. #startups #founders

👉 Generating value for customers doesn’t always translate into business success. 📖 Zero To One by Peter Thiel is about how to turn your #startup idea into a valuable business. The book is an inspirational read for #founders interested in building a more valuable company.

👉 Do you feel overwhelmed or wish you had more time? 📚 Here are my 6 favorite productivity tips from 281 books. rickkettner.medium.com/the-6-best-pro… #productivity #productivitytips #productivityhabits

👉 What is the one thing you must do every day to make everything else in your life easier? 📖 The One Thing by Gary Keller is about how to increase results through focus and prioritization. If your time is being pulled in a million directions, The ONE Thing is a must-read.

🎯 The goal of a great company is to earn a profit, not to take business from rivals. 👉 Yet, even if you’re focused on creating value and profit, you will face tough competition. 📖 "Understanding Michael E. Porter" explains how to be profitable in a competitive market.

👉 Want to build better products and services? 💡 Here are my 5 favorite product development tips from 281 books. youtube.com/watch?v=CmpQ-c… #productmanagement #productdevelopment #productstrategy #productmanagers #productdesigners

👉 Some marketers make the mistake of trying to appeal to a broad audience. 🛑 As a result, they spread their efforts too thin and fail to build momentum. 📖 This Is Marketing by Seth Godin explains how to create a movement by starting with the smallest viable market.

👉 Want to avoid short-term thinking that can hurt your business? 📖 The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek is about how leaders can make long-term decisions that strengthen their position over time by maintaining an infinite mindset. #leadership #businessstrategy #entrepreneurs

👉 Want to get a raise? Need to close a business deal? Ready to buy a house? 📖 Never Split The Difference by @VossNegotiation explains how to properly negotiate for the things you want in life, without burning bridges or hurting relationships. #negotiating #negotiationtips

👉 Advertising is a great way to attract customers, but... 💡 As a business grows, it’s wise to invest in other channels for greater freedom & control. 📖 They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan is about how to use #contentmarketing to attract loyal customers to your business.

📲 Digital distractions hurt our ability to focus. 👉 As a result, we rarely get to be fully immersed in a challenging, yet rewarding activity. 📖 Flow by Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi explains how to fight back against distractions and regain the joy of deep, meaningful work.

👉Many businesses are slow to react to the evolving needs of their customers. 📖 Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis & Morgan Brown explains how to accelerate innovation and business growth by building a culture of continuous experimentation. #ProductManagement #Marketing

📲 Between app notifications, email alerts, and social updates, it can be difficult to be productive. 📖 Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport is about how to be more intentional when using technology. It’s packed with actionable advice for reclaiming time and improving focus.

👉Many new products make an initial splash, achieve limited success, and then quickly fade in popularity. 📖 Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday is about how to avoid that fate by creating timeless products. #productmanagement #productmarketing #productdevelopment

👉 It’s no secret that businesses often fail in the face of disruptive innovation. 💡 What’s surprising is that this isn't necessarily due to bureaucracy, arrogance, or short-term thinking. 📖 The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen explains why even great companies fail.

The top three insights from Rob Fitzpatrick 📚 book "The Mom Test" - Talk About Their Life Instead Of Your Idea - Watch Out For Compliments, Fluff, Or Ideas - Be Prepared To Ask The Hard Questions Learned this from Rick Kettner