The Messy Middle
By Scott Belsky & Thomas D. Seeley
Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture. Portfolio, 2018.
Summary of The Messy Middle book by Scott Belsky & Thomas D. Seeley
A comprehensive insight about the paradox of the “messy middle,” which threatens to cripple any business venture, and how entrepreneurs can navigate it tactfully to make their business a resounding success.
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What do you get from this book? Realize that success depends on how you navigate the “messy middle” of business
Persevere and overcome the inevitable challenges encountered in the middle of growing and advancing your company
If you’re overwhelmed by challenges, manufacture milestones for short-term rewards or consider a reset and start anew
Professional victory and success are not immediate—be patient and learn to focus on long-term endurance
Success requires in-depth assessment and foresight, so create actionable chapters as a map towards accomplishments
Innovative ideas, enthusiasm, and willingness trump experience, so hire based on initiative, not necessarily a résumé
Don’t drown your business in unnecessary competition—find your strength and optimize your service
Learn to disconnect from the chaotic business world by finding a way to refresh
Wherever fate leads you, failure awaits, but when you do fail, exit gracefully and gear up for a better tomorrow
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Who should read The Messy Middle book
- Entrepreneurs
- venture capitalists
About the author of The Messy Middle
Scott Belsky
Investor, entrepreneur, and popular author, Scott Belsky helped start Behance, Inc., an online portfolio platform. His project Making Ideas Happen (2010), which came out the same year that he made Fast Company’s revered list of creative writers, was a big hit in the popular business press.
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