
The Power of Starting Something Stupid
By Richie Norton
How to Crush Fear, Make Dreams Happen, and Live Without Regret. Shadow Mountain, 2013.
Summary of The Power of Starting Something Stupid book by Richie Norton
A thought-provoking and informative thesis that redefines the concept of stupid and explains how to overcome its culturally induced stigma to take your personal and professional life to the next level of success.
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What do you get from this book? How to embrace your stupid idea and transform it into a smart success
Follow Gavin’s law, which encourages you to act now, and start making your dreams a reality
What some people may think is “stupid,” may be your next great venture
Experience and education are optional; jump the TEM Gap to start working on your stupid idea
Don’t get stuck in the Stupid Loop—continuously adapt and improve to avoid going into oblivion
Turn your fears into high achievement with the Fear Compensation Model
Combat “Pride Creep” with the Humble Power Alternative to avoid procrastination
Start searching for authenticity in your life and business, beginning with service
Sincerely thanking others for what they give you opens up opportunities for more gifts
Learn to ask for whatever it is you need in a respectful and beneficial way
Receive graciously instead of just taking when someone gives you a gift
Be trustworthy and put your trust in others to set yourself apart and further your goals
Leverage your existing resources to meet your needs and start on your stupid idea
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Who should read The Power of Starting Something Stupid book
- entrepreneurs
- anyone who is hesitating to turn their idea into something real
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