Tapiwa Chingwena
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The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
- Length: 45 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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According to mythology, mankind used to live in 'The Tranquiline Halls': heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms, but the Voidbringers followed. The Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, the Shardblades. Led by 10 angelic Heralds and 10 orders of knights known as Radiants, mankind finally won (or so the legends say).
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Brilliant
- By Robbie Lopes on 06-22-11
- The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
The characters and magic system
Reviewed: 06-25-24
Love how the mysterious past and some events world leave me with so many more questions and hungry for more.
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The Shadow Rising
- Book Four of The Wheel of Time
- By: Robert Jordan
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 41 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
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Best Book So Far
- By David on 09-22-07
- The Shadow Rising
- Book Four of The Wheel of Time
- By: Robert Jordan
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
I’m hooked
Reviewed: 06-26-23
I can see why this is the book that is known for taking the series to another level. Completely hooked now!
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
- Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
- By: Ben Horowitz
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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Ben Horowitz offers essential advice on building and running a startup - practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog. While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for veteran entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to their own new ventures, drawing from Horowitz’s personal and often humbling experiences.
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For large company managers, not startups
- By Thomas on 03-18-14
- The Hard Thing About Hard Things
- Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
- By: Ben Horowitz
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
Practical and blunt
Reviewed: 01-17-23
Great clear advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, with practical step by step guidelines. Midway I was already implementing the steps.
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Shoe Dog
- A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
- By: Phil Knight
- Narrated by: Norbert Leo Butz, Phil Knight - introduction
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.
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Just read it. (or listen, whatever)
- By Dan D on 07-07-16
- Shoe Dog
- A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
- By: Phil Knight
- Narrated by: Norbert Leo Butz, Phil Knight - introduction
Realistic story on starting a business
Reviewed: 09-21-22
Real eye opener on the journey of starting a business, and inspiring to let you know to never stop.
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Am I Being Too Subtle?
- The Adventures of a Business Maverick
- By: Sam Zell
- Narrated by: Sam Zell
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Self-made billionaire Sam Zell consistently sees what others don't. From finding a market for overpriced Playboy magazines among his junior high classmates, to buying real estate on the cheap after a market crash, to investing in often unglamorous industries with long-term value, Zell acts boldly on supply and demand trends to grab the first-mover advantage. And he can find opportunity virtually anywhere - from an arcane piece of legislation to a desert meeting in Abu Dhabi.
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Excellent story, but ....
- By David K. Robbins on 08-06-17
- Am I Being Too Subtle?
- The Adventures of a Business Maverick
- By: Sam Zell
- Narrated by: Sam Zell
Lessons lessons lessons
Reviewed: 07-01-22
I don't know if this was an autobiography but it definitely was a great lesson in deal making and how to approach business and relationships.
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That Will Never Work
- By: Marc Randolph
- Narrated by: Marc Randolph
- Length: 11 hrs
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Once upon a time, brick-and-mortar video stores were king. Late fees were ubiquitous, video streaming unheard of, and widespread DVD adoption seemed about as imminent as flying cars. These were the widely accepted laws of the land in 1997, when Marc Randolph had an idea. It was a simple thought - leveraging the internet to rent movies - and was just one of many more proposals, like personalised baseball bats and a shampoo delivery service, that Randolph would pitch to his business partner, Reed Hastings, on their commute to work each morning.
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I even bought the book itself
- By Annie Grigoryan on 02-03-20
- That Will Never Work
- By: Marc Randolph
- Narrated by: Marc Randolph
Practically insightful
Reviewed: 06-22-22
Insightful about the up and down journey of making one's dream a reality and why it must be done.
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Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
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Opting for the book instead
- By S David on 12-24-18
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
An honest self improvement book
Reviewed: 02-08-22
No beating around the bush in this honest story about how to become your best self regardless of your beginnings. And with each chapter ending in a practicable challenge you'll have a starting point to at least get to being that person you want to be.
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
- The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need
- By: Jessica Brody
- Narrated by: Jessica Brody
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
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Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story - from the opening image to the finale - this audiobook lays out the 10 story genres ("Monster in the House"; "Whydunit"; "Dude with a Problem") alongside quirky, original insights ("Save the Cat"; "Shard of Glass") to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate - and a novel that will sell.
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Tip for finding the PDF!!!
- By SB on 02-26-19
- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
- The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need
- By: Jessica Brody
- Narrated by: Jessica Brody
A deep crash into storytelling
Reviewed: 01-31-22
Best source on storytelling I have come across, with a practicable step by step blueprint.
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