Do cool sh*t : quit your day job, start your own business, and live happily ever after / Miki Agrawal ; foreword by Tony Hsieh.
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TextEdition: First editionDescription: xiv, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780062261533 (hbk.)
- 0062261533 (hbk.)
- Do cool shit
- 658.1/1 23
- HF5381 .A535 2013
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Is "success" really what you think it is? : why do you want to be successful? -- Stray from the group : how to make friends in new places and talk to anyone, anywhere -- How 9/11 changed my world : what is the pivotal moment that will drive change in you? -- Making the team : how to go for it when you think you can't -- Finding your calling : how to ask yourself the right questions -- What sucks in your world : how to put your passion in motion -- I got this : how do I go from idea to business concept? -- Business plans don't raise dollars, people do : why connecting is the key to money -- Get shit done fast : how to get your business open without wasting time -- Breaking news : how to get media without knowing anyone -- Disaster launch : how to win back first-time believers after big mistakes -- Partners in crime : how to find the perfect business partner -- Doing good and doing well : how can I follow my dream and still fix the world? -- Keeping it tight : how to take care of yourself while running your business -- L.A.C.E. : or, how to teach men a thing or two -- Stop with the same-old, same-old : how to bring new adventure and travel into your life -- Community is everything : how to build your tribe -- Giving back : why service matters -- You are as cool as the friends you keep : what cool shit my friends are up to -- Doing cool shit : an exercise in evolution -- To our children's children : or, a message of encouragement and empowerment.
"An inspiring, irreverent manifesto for those seeking to blaze their own path to entrepreneurship and find fulfillment and happiness through bold action and big ideas. Have you ever wondered if it's possible to make a career out of something you love? Or how to march through life with a purpose and get the most out of every second? Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur, angel investor, and cool-sh*t-doer, has figured it out. Here Miki shares her own adventures in entrepreneurship and life, from learning to step out of her comfort zone in a foreign country to achieving her dream of playing soccer for the New York Magic to partnering with Tony Hsieh of Zappos.com to launch her dream business. In Do Cool Sh*t, Miki shows you how to start your own business, fund it on a shoestring budget, convene the perfect group to brainstorm your business plan, test your product, get great (free) press coverage, and more--all while living a life you're proud of."-- From dust jacket flap.
Patron comment on 2014-04-16
Although we should never judge a book by its cover, as this books cover and title suggests, it is a very fun, quirky, and uplifting read. It offers various ideas for young business people hoping to get a head start in their future careers, including quirky, non traditional ways and paths to succeed. After reading through this book, the reader walks away with a burst of enthusiasm and excitement to take action towards their own career goals. The author shares her own career successes as well as lessons in a personable way. In a way, this book acts like a career pep talk. I would recommend this read to anyone looking for inspiration, motivation, and new ideas. The way it is written resonates especially well with the millennial generation, and readers will definitely not become bored while reading this book.
Patron comment on 2014-04-16
This book details exactly what the title says, and Agrawal has written a book that really shows how to be a successful entrepreneur. From an interesting layou8r and personal voice, this book is a very convincing and exciting piece that will inspire and educate each person who reads it. Written by an entrepreneur who has been involved in three companies as well as named one of Forbes 2013 Millennials on a Mission, Agrawal outlines her successes and lessons learned. From assisting readers in finding their passions, to how to actually start the business as quickly as possible, to how to recover after huge mistakes, and how to follow your dream and still fix the world, this book has a down to earth and “real” tone. If you are interested in changing the world and starting your own business, this book is invaluable, and a book that you truly should consider reading.