Hello there! Nik delivering The 4 Minute Read. Welcome tooooo... Newvember! This month, we'll have a bunch of brand new bestsellers, starting today with the fastest book summary we've ever published, narrated, and animated! Here's the scoop:
Greatness is not reserved for geniuses and superstars. Everyone can achieve amazing things — and they don't have to be (or believe they are) extraordinary to do it. That is the message of Adam Grant's latest bestseller. The organizational psychologist from Wharton Business School has published many a hit book, from Originals to Give and Take to Option B, but it was Think Again, his last book, that exploded and became a million-copy bestseller. Now, his follow-up is finally ready — and the message is even more important: Hidden Potential will show you that you have what it takes to be great — and how to get there, of course. Using plenty of fascinating case studies and the latest scientific research, Grant explains how underdogs become big winners, and why extraordinary accomplishments often come down to just 3 things, applied over time. Released on October 24th, this is the fastest we've ever published a book summary. We hope you'll enjoy it. If you feel like you're destined to live an average life, are stuck on your journey towards doing something big, or simply want to know what it takes to reach your highest potential, read this summary.
At 31 years old, an age long past his peak, baseball player R. A. Dickey had been stuck pitching in the Minor League for years. That's when he discovered a new kind of pitch he could throw: the knuckleball, a rare, awkward, and hard to practice throwing technique.
Dickey gave it a shot. In fact, he gave it 30,000 shots. That's how many knuckleballs he threw, feeling like he'd never master the technique. But eventually, he did — and signed a multi-year, million-dollar contract with the New York Mets.
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In the world of business, Jim Collins is a legend — and with his kind of work ethic, the man should as well be. Collins never spends less than 5 years doing the work and research for his next book. This one took 9 years! In it, he explains why some companies thrive even in times of chaos, uncertainty, and pure chance. Many of the lessons also apply at the individual level. If you're in the market for some world-class career or business strategy advice, read this summary.
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