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The Power of Starting Something Stupid

The Power of Starting Something Stupid

By Richie Norton

How to Crush Fear, Make Dreams Happen, and Live Without Regret. Shadow Mountain, 2013.

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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.

Chapters in The Power of Starting Something Stupid book summary

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What do you get from this book? How to embrace your stupid idea and transform it into a smart success

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Follow Gavin’s law, which encourages you to act now, and start making your dreams a reality

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What some people may think is “stupid,” may be your next great venture

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Experience and education are optional; jump the TEM Gap to start working on your stupid idea

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Don’t get stuck in the Stupid Loop—continuously adapt and improve to avoid going into oblivion

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Turn your fears into high achievement with the Fear Compensation Model

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Combat “Pride Creep” with the Humble Power Alternative to avoid procrastination

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Start searching for authenticity in your life and business, beginning with service

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Sincerely thanking others for what they give you opens up opportunities for more gifts

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Learn to ask for whatever it is you need in a respectful and beneficial way

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Receive graciously instead of just taking when someone gives you a gift

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Be trustworthy and put your trust in others to set yourself apart and further your goals

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Leverage your existing resources to meet your needs and start on your stupid idea

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Summary of the key insights

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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

About the author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid

Richie Norton

Richie Norton

Richie Norton is a successful author with a track record of remarkable writing projects. One of his more notable works is the bestseller Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It. Nathalie Norton has also carved a successful niche for herself as an author, speaker, and coach. She is the host of The Show Up Podcast.

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