The Power of Starting Something Stupid: How to Crush Fear, Make Dreams Happen & Live Without Regret
Author: Richie Norton with Natalie Norton
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Published Date: March 5, 2013
Hardcover; 320 pages
Genre: Motivational Nonfiction
ISBN# 978-1-60907-009-0
Reviewed by: Shanda
FTC FYI: received a free softcover ARC in exchange for an honest review
Goodreads Summary
“Perfect book for these uncertain times.”
—Steve Forbes, Chariman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media
“Richie Norton has written a book about courage. The courage to do work that matters and to do it with your heart and your soul. Go make something happen.”
—Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception
What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don’t? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid? The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don’t run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way).
In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled “stupid.” What if the key to success, creativity, and fulfillment in your life lies in the potential of those “stupid” ideas? This deeply inspiring book will teach you
- How to crush fear, make dreams happen, and live without regret.
- How to overcome obstacles such as lack of time, lack of education, or lack of money.
- The 5 actions of the New Smart to achieve authentic success.
No more excuses. Learn how to start something stupid—the smartest thing you can do.
Drawing on years of research, including hundreds of face-to-face interviews and some of the world’s greatest success stories past and present, Richie shows you how stupid is the New Smart—the common denominator for success, creativity, and innovation in business and life.
Review
How’s that for a catchy title? It certainly grabbed my attention. I wasn’t sure what to expect but was intrigued enough to agree to participate in the blog tour.
I am so glad I did.
The Power of Starting Something Stupid opens with an intensely personal, life-changing moment for the authors. Heartbreaking events led to a pivotal question and the making of Gavin’s Law: Live to start. Start to live.
The author writes in a clear, conversational style that had me sailing through the book in just a few hours. The content flowed seamlessly from one chapter to the next. There are several excellent quotes throughout the book relating to the material, as well as a number of success stories from people who started something that others initially thought were stupid ideas.
I found Gavin’s Law, the Bezos Test, and the START principle to be highly motivating. The section on procrastinating was something I really needed to read. I was validated by what the author wrote about authenticity. My eyes were opened when he discussed the difference between accepting and receiving.
The author also addresses the subject of fear, specifically that the higher our aspirations, the more fear we will experience. He shares how to overcome that fear, and assures the reader if they can work through that fear they can accomplish whatever they are passionate about.
If you have an idea, a project, or a dream that has always seemed out of reach, I recommend picking up a copy of The Power of Starting Something Stupid. It may not be as unattainable as you think.
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