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The Underdog Advantage: Rewrite Your Future By Turning Your Disadvantages Into Your Superpowers
WHAT IS THE UNDERDOG ADVANTAGE ALL ABOUT?
Do you ever feel stuck in your life? Here's how to FLIP THAT SWITCH!
Finally the success road-map for those not born to privilege or advantaged. Do things look good on the outside but on the inside, you feel like a prisoner trapped in mediocrity? Or maybe you feel like you missed your chance, or you can’t find your starting point and no matter what you do, nothing moves you forward? You’re the underdog—dismissed, counted out, lacking the right resources and unsupported. This book changes all that by taking you on a journey and showing you what successful "Underdogs" throughout time have already discovered. Your so called disadvantages are the fuel and the hidden superpower to accomplish anything you know the secret on how to flip the success switch on in your life...
This Book will show you that as an underdog (Something we all are) you’re actually in a great position, and with one or two small shifts, you can unlock limitless potential. Being an underdog means you don’t have to worry about what other people think, you have a lot of room to improve, you can get easy momentum, you can sneak up on competitors, and you have incredible sources of motivation. Soon you will learn that being an underdog is actually your ultimate unfair advantage to next level wealth, prosperity, happiness and joy...
Do you ever feel stuck in your life? Here's how to FLIP THAT SWITCH!
Finally the success road-map for those not born to privilege or advantaged. Do things look good on the outside but on the inside, you feel like a prisoner trapped in mediocrity? Or maybe you feel like you missed your chance, or you can’t find your starting point and no matter what you do, nothing moves you forward? You’re the underdog—dismissed, counted out, lacking the right resources and unsupported. This book changes all that by taking you on a journey and showing you what successful "Underdogs" throughout time have already discovered. Your so called disadvantages are the fuel and the hidden superpower to accomplish anything you know the secret on how to flip the success switch on in your life...
This Book will show you that as an underdog (Something we all are) you’re actually in a great position, and with one or two small shifts, you can unlock limitless potential. Being an underdog means you don’t have to worry about what other people think, you have a lot of room to improve, you can get easy momentum, you can sneak up on competitors, and you have incredible sources of motivation. Soon you will learn that being an underdog is actually your ultimate unfair advantage to next level wealth, prosperity, happiness and joy...
208 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Dean Graziosi
39 books155 followersDean Robert Graziosi born November 20th, 1968 is an American real estate investor and expert, TV personality, businessman, Entrepreneur, bestselling author and motivational speaker. Graziosi is perhaps best known for his long running infomercial series on late night TV (since 1999 until present) where he offered his real estate books direct to consumers. He has written five books which have dominated the real estate book sales space starting in 2006.
Early Life and Education
Graziosi was born and raised in Marlboro New York. Dean Graziosi is the son of Paul Graziosi and Gloria Post. He is the youngest of two. When he was 3 his parents divorced and he was raised mostly by his mother and Grandmother until the age of 13 when he moved in with his father. His growing up was hard as the family faced many financial difficulties and he moved more than 20 times by the age of 19. He went to Marlboro High School and never went to college. Before the age of 20 Dean did had his first entrepreneurial success buying, fixing and reselling cars, during this time he also completed his first real estate deal. Dean, who had no capitol at the time; cleverly bought a run-down apartment with no money down,. This experience encouraged him into continuing investing in real estate.
Personal Life
Dean is married to Jonelle Ward and has two Children Breana born in 2006 and Brody born in 2008. He lives in Phoenix Arizona.
Career
After various successful real estate investments, Graziosi decided to write a real estate training course he titled "Think A Little Different" in 2002. Then went on to write his first book "Totally Fulfilled" in May of 2006 published by Vanguard Press, which hit the NY Times best-seller list. It explained Dean's unique "core" approach to optimal results, success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Dean's second book "Be A Real Estate Millionaire: Secret Strategies for Lifetime Wealth Today," also published by Vanguard Press was the fastest and best selling real estate book of 2007 and 2008 and made the bestseller lists of the NY TIMES, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com. In January 2009, Dean's third release, "Profit From Real Estate Right Now" a step-by-step guide to take even a novice through their first profitable investment, was an immediate hit, and within 90 days it was surpassing the monthly sales of his previous bestseller. Dean went on to write two more real estate books that both had similar high numbers of sales and delivered results for readers "Your Town Your Profits" and "30 Days To Real Estate Cash"
Business Ventures and Investments
In 1998, Dean wrote and produced his first infomercial selling a program on how to earn money buying and selling cars, titled "Motor Millions." Motor Millions went on to be a very successful program and company while helping people all over America make money with cars like Dean had done in his early years.
In 2002, Dean Graziosi formed Dean Enterprises, LLC as the creation and production company for his real estate information products and produces all his infomercials. The first was the "Think A Little Different" real estate program. Dean Enterprises exclusively produces all of Dean's Infomercials, books, created and runs http://www.deangraziosi.com a free social community and real estate tool for anyone and manages all that is taught in all advanced real estate training areas.
The Dean Graziosi Success Academy - Was originally founded in 2003 as a 'coaching' program to teach people, in great detail, the process of real estate investing. Dean teamed up with PMI to create and deliver a carefully created curriculum to guide both the novice and experienced investor to reach higher levels of success. In October of 2006, the name was officially changed to the "Success Academy" reflecting the high quality of training it provides.
In 2010 Dean teamed up with EvTech, a company whose owners have over 15 years of expertise in managing and running
Early Life and Education
Graziosi was born and raised in Marlboro New York. Dean Graziosi is the son of Paul Graziosi and Gloria Post. He is the youngest of two. When he was 3 his parents divorced and he was raised mostly by his mother and Grandmother until the age of 13 when he moved in with his father. His growing up was hard as the family faced many financial difficulties and he moved more than 20 times by the age of 19. He went to Marlboro High School and never went to college. Before the age of 20 Dean did had his first entrepreneurial success buying, fixing and reselling cars, during this time he also completed his first real estate deal. Dean, who had no capitol at the time; cleverly bought a run-down apartment with no money down,. This experience encouraged him into continuing investing in real estate.
Personal Life
Dean is married to Jonelle Ward and has two Children Breana born in 2006 and Brody born in 2008. He lives in Phoenix Arizona.
Career
After various successful real estate investments, Graziosi decided to write a real estate training course he titled "Think A Little Different" in 2002. Then went on to write his first book "Totally Fulfilled" in May of 2006 published by Vanguard Press, which hit the NY Times best-seller list. It explained Dean's unique "core" approach to optimal results, success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Dean's second book "Be A Real Estate Millionaire: Secret Strategies for Lifetime Wealth Today," also published by Vanguard Press was the fastest and best selling real estate book of 2007 and 2008 and made the bestseller lists of the NY TIMES, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com. In January 2009, Dean's third release, "Profit From Real Estate Right Now" a step-by-step guide to take even a novice through their first profitable investment, was an immediate hit, and within 90 days it was surpassing the monthly sales of his previous bestseller. Dean went on to write two more real estate books that both had similar high numbers of sales and delivered results for readers "Your Town Your Profits" and "30 Days To Real Estate Cash"
Business Ventures and Investments
In 1998, Dean wrote and produced his first infomercial selling a program on how to earn money buying and selling cars, titled "Motor Millions." Motor Millions went on to be a very successful program and company while helping people all over America make money with cars like Dean had done in his early years.
In 2002, Dean Graziosi formed Dean Enterprises, LLC as the creation and production company for his real estate information products and produces all his infomercials. The first was the "Think A Little Different" real estate program. Dean Enterprises exclusively produces all of Dean's Infomercials, books, created and runs http://www.deangraziosi.com a free social community and real estate tool for anyone and manages all that is taught in all advanced real estate training areas.
The Dean Graziosi Success Academy - Was originally founded in 2003 as a 'coaching' program to teach people, in great detail, the process of real estate investing. Dean teamed up with PMI to create and deliver a carefully created curriculum to guide both the novice and experienced investor to reach higher levels of success. In October of 2006, the name was officially changed to the "Success Academy" reflecting the high quality of training it provides.
In 2010 Dean teamed up with EvTech, a company whose owners have over 15 years of expertise in managing and running
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December 19, 2019
This book was hard to finish, but it’s a light read, so I did and...not a fan. Dean is a good guy with a great mission, but this book could’ve served as a blog as I found that he was repetitive and the language was childish. The most significant takeaway for me is to stay hungry especially when you’ve achieved your initial goals. Thanks, Dean.
January 9, 2020
It was good at different points, but it was not a book that moved me as I would have expected. The book could have been half the length and been more powerful from my perspective. I do appreciate the challenges at the end of each chapter. None of the challenges are really worth mentioning to me, but maybe for others they would be helpful. I only say that because the challenges are already things that I have done recently or in the past.
The good thing about this book is the re-readability of it. I can see myself picking up this book in the future as I have developed some success and gut checking myself to see if I am still approaching things with the same mentality that brought me success in the first place.
I would suggest this book to someone who feels like they may have lost their edge. To someone who feels like they are not as hungry as they were in the past. This book would be a good reminder of what it takes to make change happen and get to that next version of yourself.
The good thing about this book is the re-readability of it. I can see myself picking up this book in the future as I have developed some success and gut checking myself to see if I am still approaching things with the same mentality that brought me success in the first place.
I would suggest this book to someone who feels like they may have lost their edge. To someone who feels like they are not as hungry as they were in the past. This book would be a good reminder of what it takes to make change happen and get to that next version of yourself.
December 19, 2019
Just read the chapter titles & you’ll be good to go.
February 7, 2020
I read some of the criticisms before the book, so I'll address that first. It's not an amazing read in technical standards, if you're an English teacher. But most of us aren't.
It was an easy read, very conversational, and very moving. I've read worse, by some of the "leading movers" out there, to be honest. If you've followed Dean as long as I have, you'll understand he writes as he speaks (literally). Wanna poke fun at a guy with dyslexia, who's written more successful books, copy, and programs than most of us combined? Knock yourself out—that's your karma. I however, enjoyed his book immensely, just as I've enjoyed the others. Yes, it feels like he typed it and hit publish, but it's now in my hands... and I'm eternally grateful for that.
He uses foul language occasionally, but effectively. I appreciate an "f-bomb" or the use of "sh*t" here and there, as it feels more authentic... it's used as often as we use in daily conversation but not excessively. I'm not a fan of books with expletives in the title, by the way—that's a marketing gimmick. Dean uses this language to connect and motivated, not sell a book.
I had trouble putting it down, hence finishing it in 3 days. I'm eternally curious, so I enjoyed the details behind the stories I knew (his recent divorce, his first book publishing debauchery, his childhood). Most importantly, I appreciated HOW those stories became his advantage. Some of these tricks I knew—I grew up very similar to Dean, so I practice many of these techniques—resourcefulness is practically my middle name. But... there was still a TON I learned from this book.
#7 was the one advantage I struggle with and is the most important one to conquer, if you have "an issue selling." If you're going to thrive with your message, you need to nail persuasion. He shared a story of a healer who works with victims of postpartum, and how she viewed "selling." Maybe it was reading this at dusk, in the dead of winter, in a dark store, on the 17th anniversary of my mother's death... whatever it was, I couldn't hold back the tears. It finally clicked...
I FINALLY figured out my avatar, thanks to this one story. The missing piece I've struggled with for 2 years—the very person I've tried to define—the woman I want to serve... there she was, right on that page. I sat for the next 20 minutes, writing everything I knew about her. (No, she wasn't anyone he shared in the book; it was the words in the story that made my avatar come alive.)
For no other reason than this, the book is worth 5x its weight in gold. Maybe you won't find your avatar as I did, but I guarantee if you do the work at the end of each chapter, you'll get a lot out of it.
Here's the thing: what he says may not be revolutionary for you. For some of you, it will be. What IS revolutionary is how he helps you realign your past or current situation. You'll get tools to make life move forward, IF you do the work. (I know from experience and reading the reviews, most people are missing on the implementation aspect he offers at the end of each chapter.)
My only criticism is whether I'd want to be privileged AFTER reading this book. He explains the difference well, but it seems we have more options as an underdog. Tapping in to those 7 advantages we have on the bottom is going to be difficult for many. Maintaining the Underdog Mindset will be a challenge, but that's why you re-read the book, right?
All in all, a book I'll definitely read again, especially since it was such an easy read.
It was an easy read, very conversational, and very moving. I've read worse, by some of the "leading movers" out there, to be honest. If you've followed Dean as long as I have, you'll understand he writes as he speaks (literally). Wanna poke fun at a guy with dyslexia, who's written more successful books, copy, and programs than most of us combined? Knock yourself out—that's your karma. I however, enjoyed his book immensely, just as I've enjoyed the others. Yes, it feels like he typed it and hit publish, but it's now in my hands... and I'm eternally grateful for that.
He uses foul language occasionally, but effectively. I appreciate an "f-bomb" or the use of "sh*t" here and there, as it feels more authentic... it's used as often as we use in daily conversation but not excessively. I'm not a fan of books with expletives in the title, by the way—that's a marketing gimmick. Dean uses this language to connect and motivated, not sell a book.
I had trouble putting it down, hence finishing it in 3 days. I'm eternally curious, so I enjoyed the details behind the stories I knew (his recent divorce, his first book publishing debauchery, his childhood). Most importantly, I appreciated HOW those stories became his advantage. Some of these tricks I knew—I grew up very similar to Dean, so I practice many of these techniques—resourcefulness is practically my middle name. But... there was still a TON I learned from this book.
#7 was the one advantage I struggle with and is the most important one to conquer, if you have "an issue selling." If you're going to thrive with your message, you need to nail persuasion. He shared a story of a healer who works with victims of postpartum, and how she viewed "selling." Maybe it was reading this at dusk, in the dead of winter, in a dark store, on the 17th anniversary of my mother's death... whatever it was, I couldn't hold back the tears. It finally clicked...
I FINALLY figured out my avatar, thanks to this one story. The missing piece I've struggled with for 2 years—the very person I've tried to define—the woman I want to serve... there she was, right on that page. I sat for the next 20 minutes, writing everything I knew about her. (No, she wasn't anyone he shared in the book; it was the words in the story that made my avatar come alive.)
For no other reason than this, the book is worth 5x its weight in gold. Maybe you won't find your avatar as I did, but I guarantee if you do the work at the end of each chapter, you'll get a lot out of it.
Here's the thing: what he says may not be revolutionary for you. For some of you, it will be. What IS revolutionary is how he helps you realign your past or current situation. You'll get tools to make life move forward, IF you do the work. (I know from experience and reading the reviews, most people are missing on the implementation aspect he offers at the end of each chapter.)
My only criticism is whether I'd want to be privileged AFTER reading this book. He explains the difference well, but it seems we have more options as an underdog. Tapping in to those 7 advantages we have on the bottom is going to be difficult for many. Maintaining the Underdog Mindset will be a challenge, but that's why you re-read the book, right?
All in all, a book I'll definitely read again, especially since it was such an easy read.
October 4, 2023
Powerful points with stories to clarify the actionable item. A short easy enjoyable read.
March 4, 2020
Really inspiring and full of practical advice for the most part. Felt almost like a marketing tool in the others.
March 15, 2023
“Underdogs are people that you never see coming.” (p. 28)
This book could have been written from one of his seminars as it is how he speaks when sharing his “Underdog” story of disadvantaged youth, father at 16, divorced, used car salesman who makes good—all while diagnosed with dyslexia later in life. Basically, an Underdog is already at the low end of the totem pole, so what is there to lose to put it all on the line to strive to do better and take chances? Dean (he’s very user-friendly, like sitting down with a friend!!) gives stories of other Underdogs throughout history to show he’s not the only one to find phenomenal success, starting off with George Washington.
One reviewer said, “I found that he was repetitive and the language was childish. The most significant takeaway for me is to stay hungry especially when you’ve achieved your initial goals. Thanks, Dean.” That is the advantage, according to Dean—staying in the Underdog mindset when you are no longer in that position to keep the success and forward momentum alive. This concept applies to life in general and not just in business to keep bettering yourself in all areas.
With practical lessons at the end of each chapter, you get to implement what you’ve just learned in a more personal practical/practiced way to success or breaking your own barriers to jump the rut you’ve been put in.
This book could have been written from one of his seminars as it is how he speaks when sharing his “Underdog” story of disadvantaged youth, father at 16, divorced, used car salesman who makes good—all while diagnosed with dyslexia later in life. Basically, an Underdog is already at the low end of the totem pole, so what is there to lose to put it all on the line to strive to do better and take chances? Dean (he’s very user-friendly, like sitting down with a friend!!) gives stories of other Underdogs throughout history to show he’s not the only one to find phenomenal success, starting off with George Washington.
One reviewer said, “I found that he was repetitive and the language was childish. The most significant takeaway for me is to stay hungry especially when you’ve achieved your initial goals. Thanks, Dean.” That is the advantage, according to Dean—staying in the Underdog mindset when you are no longer in that position to keep the success and forward momentum alive. This concept applies to life in general and not just in business to keep bettering yourself in all areas.
With practical lessons at the end of each chapter, you get to implement what you’ve just learned in a more personal practical/practiced way to success or breaking your own barriers to jump the rut you’ve been put in.
October 31, 2023
Puntaje: 1 Estrella
En cierta forma, ya tenía el presentimiento de que no encontraría mucho valor en este libro, por lo que no fue una sorpresa descubrirlo mientras lo leía.
Obtuve este libro gracias a una serie de promociones que me aparecían en Instagram y Facebook por allá en el año 2018. La promoción consistía en pagar el envío del libro (10 USD) y uno recibiría el libro gratis. Obtuve muchos libros de esta forma, por ejemplo, recuerdo que así adquirí los libros de Grant Cardone, los cuales he leído varias veces y me he anotado muchos aprendizajes. Eso sí, he notado que esta fue una práctica común en un grupo al que yo llamaría “influencers intelectuales, financieros y productivos” como Grant Cardone, Dean Graziosi o Brendon Burchard.
Ahora bien, ¿por qué este libro recibió una estrella? ¡Porque no dice nada! La verdad, lo he sentido como el libro que alguien con dinero se autopublica para darse más reconocimiento. Porque realmente el libro da vuelta sobre diferentes perspectivas de ser un underdog, pero no añade valor adicional con el que yo haya dicho: Wow, esto ha valido la pena.
Es un poco decepcionante, la verdad me esperaba un poco más. Bueno, al menos ya taché este libro de mi TBR.
En cierta forma, ya tenía el presentimiento de que no encontraría mucho valor en este libro, por lo que no fue una sorpresa descubrirlo mientras lo leía.
Obtuve este libro gracias a una serie de promociones que me aparecían en Instagram y Facebook por allá en el año 2018. La promoción consistía en pagar el envío del libro (10 USD) y uno recibiría el libro gratis. Obtuve muchos libros de esta forma, por ejemplo, recuerdo que así adquirí los libros de Grant Cardone, los cuales he leído varias veces y me he anotado muchos aprendizajes. Eso sí, he notado que esta fue una práctica común en un grupo al que yo llamaría “influencers intelectuales, financieros y productivos” como Grant Cardone, Dean Graziosi o Brendon Burchard.
Ahora bien, ¿por qué este libro recibió una estrella? ¡Porque no dice nada! La verdad, lo he sentido como el libro que alguien con dinero se autopublica para darse más reconocimiento. Porque realmente el libro da vuelta sobre diferentes perspectivas de ser un underdog, pero no añade valor adicional con el que yo haya dicho: Wow, esto ha valido la pena.
Es un poco decepcionante, la verdad me esperaba un poco más. Bueno, al menos ya taché este libro de mi TBR.
January 27, 2021
I love Dean's concept of hardship not only being part of life, but it is also really paying success tax. When you respond well to challenges and obstacles in your path, then you earn the right to enjoy more success.
The concept of technical debt is one many people that work in IT understand clearly. The ability to walk the fine line between maintaining what you have and improving it or building something new is a difficult one. It is the same in our personal life where we might be lucky enough to enjoy some success without earning it. That is what happens to people with privilege. But the success bill comes due and they will need to work to grow their success or sometimes even to keep it.
This is a great book that is written in a very conversational tone, like sitting down with the author and letting him tell you about the lessons he has learned.
The concept of technical debt is one many people that work in IT understand clearly. The ability to walk the fine line between maintaining what you have and improving it or building something new is a difficult one. It is the same in our personal life where we might be lucky enough to enjoy some success without earning it. That is what happens to people with privilege. But the success bill comes due and they will need to work to grow their success or sometimes even to keep it.
This is a great book that is written in a very conversational tone, like sitting down with the author and letting him tell you about the lessons he has learned.
December 30, 2021
This review is more of the same bad reviews you'll find here.
It's an easy read, very easy language, just like reading the transcript of one of his videos. You can just read what an underdog is at the beggining of the book, and you'd be ready to go. The rest of the book is him just repeating you should keep that minset and giving dedicating a whole chapter to tell you a life story of how he applied it in a situation.
It's not a life changing book, it's very repetitive, nothing you haven't heard of already if you've been in this self-improvement world for a while. Sometimes I felt like he was repeating the same thing over and over again with different words and examples just to fill out more pages... Like he could've written an ebook of 60 pages going straight to the point but he needed 300+ to sell it as a book.
It's an easy read, very easy language, just like reading the transcript of one of his videos. You can just read what an underdog is at the beggining of the book, and you'd be ready to go. The rest of the book is him just repeating you should keep that minset and giving dedicating a whole chapter to tell you a life story of how he applied it in a situation.
It's not a life changing book, it's very repetitive, nothing you haven't heard of already if you've been in this self-improvement world for a while. Sometimes I felt like he was repeating the same thing over and over again with different words and examples just to fill out more pages... Like he could've written an ebook of 60 pages going straight to the point but he needed 300+ to sell it as a book.
August 4, 2020
That moment when someone realizes I do, indeed, know my shit used to be my one of my favorite things in the world. I used to relish in surprising people. Now, I'm older, I'm a little worn, and I'm just disappointed that people don't see that potential in everyone. Because EVERYONE has potential. I think that's what I do like about Dean Graziosi - he sees it. #underdog
I read many reviews where people were put off by cursing. One person even edited his book with a sharpie. I had to think about it - I don't remember a whole lot of cursing. But then I said shit in my first review line, so maybe I just am unfamiliar with such a delicate world. Don't let those reviews put you off - the ideas in the book are valid and good.
I read many reviews where people were put off by cursing. One person even edited his book with a sharpie. I had to think about it - I don't remember a whole lot of cursing. But then I said shit in my first review line, so maybe I just am unfamiliar with such a delicate world. Don't let those reviews put you off - the ideas in the book are valid and good.
November 22, 2020
First I want to put my review into context. I reserve my 5 stars only to book I find extraordinary! Books I really love get 3 and 4 depending on the writing.
I love Dean and following him on KBB has changed my life; but if you already follow Dean on other platforms, chances are you have already heard everything this book covers and in a better way!
2 stars because I felt sometimes like he was a broken record... I like the content and if you’ve never heard of him please read the book and also read Millionaire Success Habits (which I liked much more) and follow him on social platforms... He is amazing!
I love Dean and following him on KBB has changed my life; but if you already follow Dean on other platforms, chances are you have already heard everything this book covers and in a better way!
2 stars because I felt sometimes like he was a broken record... I like the content and if you’ve never heard of him please read the book and also read Millionaire Success Habits (which I liked much more) and follow him on social platforms... He is amazing!
December 30, 2019
My Dad taught me the underdog mentality, without him or I really knowing it, probably because he was always an underdog in life.
This book, minus having to edit bits bad language out of my own copy with a sharpie, brought back to me the drive and passion of using what seems to be against you, into a power that can be drawn upon to knock down the wall-break through the wall-dig under the wall-or jump over the wall with what resources one currently has. I'm ready to get to war with my dreams and make it happen with help from a loving Father in Heaven.
#UnderDog
This book, minus having to edit bits bad language out of my own copy with a sharpie, brought back to me the drive and passion of using what seems to be against you, into a power that can be drawn upon to knock down the wall-break through the wall-dig under the wall-or jump over the wall with what resources one currently has. I'm ready to get to war with my dreams and make it happen with help from a loving Father in Heaven.
#UnderDog
February 2, 2025
If you’re looking for a boost, this is it!
This great little book is perfect when you’re looking for a boost to get things done. Each morning I would read a chapter and it would remind me to keep going, even when I didn’t feel like it. It would remind me to listen to that inner voice that keeps telling me to move forward, rather than the many external voices telling me to slow down, do less, be afraid.
If you’re looking for a book that’s like a great pep talk from a good friend, then this is the book. Sometimes that’s all we need to get going.
This great little book is perfect when you’re looking for a boost to get things done. Each morning I would read a chapter and it would remind me to keep going, even when I didn’t feel like it. It would remind me to listen to that inner voice that keeps telling me to move forward, rather than the many external voices telling me to slow down, do less, be afraid.
If you’re looking for a book that’s like a great pep talk from a good friend, then this is the book. Sometimes that’s all we need to get going.
January 14, 2020
This was a quick and easy (two sittings) read with a great point - the power of fighting from a position of weakness. I found this a powerful shot in the arm for those struggling to find their way out from under, as well as an important reminder to maintain that underdog mindset when we realize a level of success, lest we become complacent.
Dean's got a bit of a potty mouth. That aside, I recommend the book :)
Dean's got a bit of a potty mouth. That aside, I recommend the book :)
March 17, 2023
Awesome read! Learned how to turn “disadvantages” into advantages, and weaknesses into strengths. Underdogs have nothing to lose and don’t have to follow the rules. You have ever reason to go for it and accomplish your dreams. A year from now you may wish you’d started today. Enjoyed all the personal stories and examples of other underdogs who didn’t take NO for an answer. Feeling motivated to give it all I got. ✊🏾
November 14, 2024
The best thing in the book was the last chapter on sales. The part where selling was connected with our purpose and how not selling can be our disservice to the world.
The book is simple and direct. I won't say it has something unique or that it talks about something never said.
It can be considered as a compilation of all the things we can remind ourselves to build a better future and to learn to use our potential.
The book is simple and direct. I won't say it has something unique or that it talks about something never said.
It can be considered as a compilation of all the things we can remind ourselves to build a better future and to learn to use our potential.
July 1, 2020
This is a great quick read book. If you read a lot of self development books then you probably won’t find anything new here, but what you will find are simple to understand real examples that explain each ‘underdog advantage’.
Dean has an ability to make things easy to understand and this book is a classic example of that.
Dean has an ability to make things easy to understand and this book is a classic example of that.
October 14, 2023
Main focus: How to use challenges and lack to your advantage. You may not have had advantages growing up, but that doesn't mean you can't do great things. You can. Many successful people were underdogs who used that to their advantage. And you can too. Just follow Dean's advice and find your superhero. It's inside you waiting to emerge.
April 12, 2020
All in all is was a good read but there were some strong language I’d rather not have in a book I’m reading. I was expecting more insights as the book was so hyped up as his best book ever.
My take away:
We all have dreams and we should never let situations or others to stop pursuing your dream. Obstacles will come but giving up is not an option.
My take away:
We all have dreams and we should never let situations or others to stop pursuing your dream. Obstacles will come but giving up is not an option.
December 11, 2020
An excellent self-help inspiration book; Dean uses his own story & those of other"Underdogs" to show how by maintaining that advantage throughout life you will have continued success. A short but invaluable book for all people struggling to get to the next step in life.
January 6, 2021
Dean is as always very authentic in this book, but I expected something more deep in terms of distinctions to put into practice. The last chapter was for me the summary of his message, which I value, but it didn’t really add much for me this time.
August 28, 2021
I appreciate Dean very much, it was a good motivational book with many insights and sincere sharing!
Books are not only good due to their literature aspect but also based on the contribution. I enjoyed reading it and i could feel Dean writing this book!
Books are not only good due to their literature aspect but also based on the contribution. I enjoyed reading it and i could feel Dean writing this book!
January 20, 2022
No es el libro más profundo de crecimiento personal y empresarial pero da ideas muy práctica, fáciles de recordar y de aplicar. Un buen paralelo habría sido hablar de Stallone y la historia de Rocky Balboa, el ejemplo perfecto de un Underdog.
January 6, 2020
Great message but very conversational and rather short (due to weird formatting over 200 pages but could also be under 100 pages with ordinary formatting).
January 10, 2020
Good easy read.
Simply written, full of good ideas, and a few takeaways.
Simply written, full of good ideas, and a few takeaways.
February 4, 2020
I really like Dean and he has great points, but I wish there wasn't so much swearing...
February 13, 2020
Great book for anyone questioning if they can do something
February 18, 2020
Love Dean's energy and ability to transform your mindset. Looking forward to reading more of his books and listening to his podcasts.
February 18, 2020
Quick easy read. Alot of good info. Feels like you are just chatting with Dean! Not my favorite of his books, but good enough that I'll read his next one.
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