Think remarkable how to make a difference using growth, grit, and graciousness
"Think Remarkable explains in a tactical, practical, and succinct manner how to live a fulfilling life and make a difference. There are three stages to this process reflected in the book's three sections: Growth, Grit, and Graciousness. The book synthesizes two sources of information: Insi...
| Main Authors: | Kawasaki, Guy, 1954- (Author), Nuismer, Madisun (Author) |
|---|---|
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hoboken, New Jersey :
Wiley,
[2024]
|
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Think Remarkable explains in a tactical, practical, and succinct manner how to live a fulfilling life and make a difference. There are three stages to this process reflected in the book's three sections: Growth, Grit, and Graciousness. The book synthesizes two sources of information: Insights from 200 interviews conducted with remarkable individuals such as Jane Goodall, Stacey Abrams, Steve Wozniak, Angela Duckworth, and Bob Cialdini. (A complete list is provided below.) Guy's four decades of professional experience from within top-tier companies such as Apple, Canva, Mercedes-Benz, Google, and Wikipedia. This also includes his journey in founding three high-tech startups. While each source could fill a book, the synergy between the two adds another layer of depth. The author's background enabled him to ask probing and insightful questions of the interviewees, yielding a unique body of knowledge. The book provides a roadmap for achieving remarkableness, which, contrary to popular belief, resides inside and not outside of people. Specifically, it explains how to adopt a growth mindset, how to develop and apply grit and resilience, and how to embody graciousness through the process. Think Remarkable explains in a tactical, practical, and succinct manner how to live a fulfilling life and make a difference. There are three stages to this process reflected in the book's three sections: Growth, Grit, and Graciousness"-- |
|---|---|
| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
xi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781394245222 139424522X |
| Author Notes: |
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. Madisun Nuismer is the producer of the Remarkable People podcast. Nuismer has a BA in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a certified holistic health coach. |