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Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.
Newauthors
Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around. I hope a new ebook I've organized will get you started on that path. It took months, but I think you'll find it worth the effort. (Download here).
Here are more than seventy big thinkers, each sharing an idea for you to think about as we head into the new year. From bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to brilliant tech thinker Kevin Kelly, from publisher Tim O'Reilly to radio host Dave Ramsey, there are some important people riffing about important ideas here. The ebook includes Tom Peters, Fred Wilson, Jackie Huba and Jason Fried, along with Gina Trapani, Bill Taylor and Alan Webber.
Here's the deal: it's free. Download it here. Or from any of the many sites around the web that are posting it with insightful commentary. Tweet it, email it, post it on your own site. I think it might be fun to make up your own riff and post it on your blog or online profile as well. It's a good exercise. Can we get this in the hands of 5 million people? You can find an easy to use version on Scribd as well and from wepapers. Please share.
2downloadfree Have fun. Here's to a year with ideas even bigger than these.
Here's a lens with all the links plus an astonishing array of books by our authors.
NEW BONUS: A different coop ebook, (click for free download) this time with contributions from authors that include JC Hutchins, Cory Doctorow, Joseph
Get the free e-book at http://sethgodin.typepad.com/files/wh...
Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.
Newauthors
Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around. I hope a new ebook I've organized will get you started on that path. It took months, but I think you'll find it worth the effort. (Download here).
Here are more than seventy big thinkers, each sharing an idea for you to think about as we head into the new year. From bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to brilliant tech thinker Kevin Kelly, from publisher Tim O'Reilly to radio host Dave Ramsey, there are some important people riffing about important ideas here. The ebook includes Tom Peters, Fred Wilson, Jackie Huba and Jason Fried, along with Gina Trapani, Bill Taylor and Alan Webber.
Here's the deal: it's free. Download it here. Or from any of the many sites around the web that are posting it with insightful commentary. Tweet it, email it, post it on your own site. I think it might be fun to make up your own riff and post it on your blog or online profile as well. It's a good exercise. Can we get this in the hands of 5 million people? You can find an easy to use version on Scribd as well and from wepapers. Please share.
2downloadfree Have fun. Here's to a year with ideas even bigger than these.
Here's a lens with all the links plus an astonishing array of books by our authors.
NEW BONUS: A different coop ebook, (click for free download) this time with contributions from authors that include JC Hutchins, Cory Doctorow, Joseph
Get the free e-book at http://sethgodin.typepad.com/files/wh...
149 pages
First published January 1, 2009
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Seth Godin
163 books6,555 followersSeth W. Godin, also known as "F. X. Nine", is an American author and a former dot com business executive.
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June 5, 2011
خلاصة خبرة مجموعة من الناس (رؤساء الشركات، كتاب، مصممين و أساتذة جامعات). أعجبني فيه أمران:
- الأفكار المقتبسة فيه و أسلوب عرضها.
- الإبداع و الابتكار في تصميم العناوين.
الكتاب بشكل عام جيد و هو ليس كتاباً علمياً، و غير متخصص في مجال أو موضوع معين. و يعتبر من الكتب التي تخرج منها بجعبة من الأفكار التي قد تكون ملهمة لك.
إضافة:
النسخة الالكترونية من الكتاب "مجانية"، و بإمكانكم تنزيلها من موقع المؤلف Seth Godin من هذا الرابط http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_bl...
- الأفكار المقتبسة فيه و أسلوب عرضها.
- الإبداع و الابتكار في تصميم العناوين.
الكتاب بشكل عام جيد و هو ليس كتاباً علمياً، و غير متخصص في مجال أو موضوع معين. و يعتبر من الكتب التي تخرج منها بجعبة من الأفكار التي قد تكون ملهمة لك.
إضافة:
النسخة الالكترونية من الكتاب "مجانية"، و بإمكانكم تنزيلها من موقع المؤلف Seth Godin من هذا الرابط http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_bl...
September 15, 2010
The digital version of this sits on my desktop and is a good daily read to get the ideas flowing
January 31, 2011
An electronic, free collection of "micro-essays" released at the beginning of 2010, What Matters Now espouses the benefits and pratfalls of "Web 2.0," the "digital economy," and the power of social media. Although these are bite-sized platitudes written mostly by bloggers and Twitter users, there are some interesting ideas that could be pursued (by following my blog/Twitter feed/Facebook page!).
I guess the one thing this made me realize is that with all these thinkers out there, I rarely give my own thought to what I read/watch/listen to, and what matters to me. I, at times, consume for consumption's sake (I've been reading at breakneck speed lately in order to pare down my backlog of books, and I'm starting to acquire a list of "must-listen podcasts" that I doubt is sustainable). As I did in 2010, my goal for the year is simply to acquire better balanace between work/life, physical/mental activity, and marital/family/friend relationships; I might add to this list consuming/processing.
I guess the one thing this made me realize is that with all these thinkers out there, I rarely give my own thought to what I read/watch/listen to, and what matters to me. I, at times, consume for consumption's sake (I've been reading at breakneck speed lately in order to pare down my backlog of books, and I'm starting to acquire a list of "must-listen podcasts" that I doubt is sustainable). As I did in 2010, my goal for the year is simply to acquire better balanace between work/life, physical/mental activity, and marital/family/friend relationships; I might add to this list consuming/processing.
January 21, 2015
What Matters Now is a showcase for today's person's interests.
The collection of micro-essays are an inspirational, motivation but most of all a realization for ourselves. How to make the most of the information we're served daily by TVs, social networks, blogs and how to keep our sanity in the process.
If you're a techie person, you'll enjoy the TEchnology, Web 2.0 and Government 2.0 essays. They're covering topics that came to stay for the foreseeable future.
But in general the Social Skills, Willpower and Neoteny essays will appeal to most of the audience. Neoteny especially is something we don't address a lot nowadays. It's rare to see someone making benefits from neoteny, but the chapter surely convinced me into that.
At last, this is a free e-book written in an accessible to many, writing style. Do yourself a favor and read it in your free time, you'll enjoy it!
The collection of micro-essays are an inspirational, motivation but most of all a realization for ourselves. How to make the most of the information we're served daily by TVs, social networks, blogs and how to keep our sanity in the process.
If you're a techie person, you'll enjoy the TEchnology, Web 2.0 and Government 2.0 essays. They're covering topics that came to stay for the foreseeable future.
But in general the Social Skills, Willpower and Neoteny essays will appeal to most of the audience. Neoteny especially is something we don't address a lot nowadays. It's rare to see someone making benefits from neoteny, but the chapter surely convinced me into that.
At last, this is a free e-book written in an accessible to many, writing style. Do yourself a favor and read it in your free time, you'll enjoy it!
July 16, 2011
This book had some occasional moments of brilliance mixed with some okay ideas. It also seriously could have used a good editor. *sigh*
I especially loved Tim O'Reilly's idea for Government 2.0, Ramit Seth's thoughts on willpower, Gina Trapini's ways to make things happen and Derek Sivers' thoughts on passion.
This is one of those books from which everyone will gain something different with each read. It only takes a little while to read the whole thing, so it's worth taking a look.
A printed version of this would make a great coffee-table book, but the free ebook is available here.
I especially loved Tim O'Reilly's idea for Government 2.0, Ramit Seth's thoughts on willpower, Gina Trapini's ways to make things happen and Derek Sivers' thoughts on passion.
This is one of those books from which everyone will gain something different with each read. It only takes a little while to read the whole thing, so it's worth taking a look.
A printed version of this would make a great coffee-table book, but the free ebook is available here.
January 16, 2013
I think it was a nice idea that the author came up with this compilation and made it available online as a free ebook for sharing with other readers. One page was allocated to eacH contributor, focusing on a different topic with either practical tips, philosophical discussions or some other write up.
September 27, 2011
Great FREE e-book that is worth the time to read. There are many inspirational quotes, comments and reflections that deserve to be given a chance to digest. It may change your life! Thank you for sharing!!!
January 29, 2012
I'n really asking myself now, what was this book about? I guess the writer do have much experience in business but not in writing this experience at this book, as I lost the ideas, or maybe too much ones! But I loved the book design in general!
August 17, 2012
Direct inspiration for various topics. It's a great boost to certain areas you maybe lacking in and provides additional information on the writers and their other publications. Brilliant collaboration.
December 31, 2009
Lots of great advice in the book. All in short 1-page mini articles from lots of great thinkers.
May 7, 2010
Lots of great ideas, and many resources (e.g. book links) from which to get more.
August 29, 2010
very inspiring in little daily bursts.
October 31, 2010
Not very coherent, inspiring though...
November 2, 2011
Veel oneliners...
May 27, 2013
Nothing revolutionary. Inspiring and interesting at best.
October 11, 2015
a good concept. a free eBook consisting of thoughts of some contemporary thinkers, movers and shakers. Some of them do make you stop and think!
June 14, 2017
I enjoyed this book. It is a wonderful book to reach for when you need a quick spot of inspiration or a bit of motivational fresh perspective.
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