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The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career Audiobook
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The groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller that taught a generation how to transform their careers “A profound book about self-determination and self-realization.”—Senator Cory Booker “The Start-up of You is crammed with insights and strategies to help each of us create the work life we want.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project In this invaluable book, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Ben Casnocha show how to accelerate your career in today’s competitive world. The key is to manage your career as if it were a start-up business: a living, breathing, growing start-up of you. Why? Start-ups—and the entrepreneurs who run them—are nimble. They invest in themselves. They build their professional networks. They take intelligent risks. They make uncertainty and volatility work to their advantage. These are the very same skills professionals need to get ahead today. This book isn’t about cover letters or résumés. Instead, you will learn the best practices of the most successful start-ups and how to apply these entrepreneurial strategies to your career. Whether you work for a giant multinational corporation, stitch together multiple gigs in a portfolio career, or are launching your own venture, you need to know how to • adapt your career plans as you change, the people around you change, and industries change • develop a competitive advantage so that you stand out from others at work • strengthen your professional network by building powerful alliances and maintaining a diverse mix of relationships • find the unique breakout opportunities that massively accelerate career growth • take proactive risks to become more resilient to industry tsunamis • tap your network for information and intelligence that help you make smarter decisions A revolutionary guide to thriving in today’s fractured world of work, the strategies in this book will help you survive and thrive and achieve your boldest professional ambitions. The Start-up of You empowers you to become the CEO of your career and take control of your future.
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"Love the ideas behind "The Start-Up of You". A-B-Z plan, continuously invest in yourself, be aware of your network and nurture it. I have no plans of changing jobs and still got a lot from this book. Also bought a copy for my nephew who is graduating college soon."
— Rachel (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This book has some really good ideas to help you think about what you want to do next. "
— Jenny, 12/26/2013 -
" It was a great book.helped me a lot to understand network and general public relations behavior. "
— Stamatis, 12/25/2013 -
" A must-read book on career development. "
— Lori, 9/24/2013 -
" A very nice read. I would recommend this to my friends. "
— Kumanan, 6/7/2013 -
" Good common-sensey stuff here. Worth a read for anyone looking for professional development. "
— Matt, 5/10/2013 -
" Great networking book for entrepreneurs. Must read for individual who want to make intelligent network. Also good book for individuals who actively seeking new opportunities. "
— Amit, 4/30/2013 -
" Thought provoking book, great not only to entrepreneurs but also corporate career driven people. Lots of very practical tips and easy to understand stories. Highlights very well the areas of risk and networking "
— Ernesto, 12/23/2012 -
" Awesome to see the building blocks of career development behind LinkedIn. Reid Hoffman weaves great stories, solid principles, and actionable advice together very well. This is a must read for those with questions about career development and networking. "
— Ryan, 10/28/2012 -
" Helped me build a network and get a job I love with a 2.5 year resume gap. Solid book. "
— Jahed, 10/13/2012 -
" Packed with a lot of insightful stories and valuable tips, the chapters on networking and risk taking are a must read for any entrepreneur or employee. "
— Yazan, 10/9/2012 -
" Well-written book in language everyone can understand. thoughtful and insightful career advice. "
— Xiaoming, 7/11/2012 -
" Interesting topical information; a less-than compelling read. "
— Carolyn, 6/25/2012 -
" This book told me all of the steps I eventually figured out on my own while networking for a job in Portland. I'm still looking for a book to help me become passionate about something and to know what it is to start my start up. "
— Dennis, 6/5/2012 -
" A bit contrived with all the parallels they draw to SV and entrepreneurship. Nothing too surprising here. Still, these are all good advices. "
— Stephen, 5/23/2012 -
" Good practical advise geared towards today's reality of work and the actions needed to build a career. "
— Robert, 3/31/2012 -
" Nice starting point for those looking to shake up, invigorate or pivot their professional lives. "
— Norm, 3/14/2012
About the Authors
Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author who is best known as the cofounder of LinkedIn.
Ben Casnocha is a bestselling author and the founder of Comcate, an e-government technology firm.
About Kaleo Griffith
Kaleo Griffith is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and classically trained actor. He graduated cum laude from Franklin Pierce University with a BA in theater, holds an MFA in acting from Rutgers University, and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has appeared in such television series as Law & Order and Reggie’s Family & Friends, among others.