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Fail Fast, Fail Often

How Losing Can Help You Win

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Fail Fast, Fail Often

By: Ryan Babineaux Ph.D., John Krumboltz PhD
Narrated by: Tim Adrres Pabon
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Ryan Babineaux and John Krumboltz, psychologists, career counselors, and creators of the popular Stanford University course “Fail Fast, Fail Often,” have come to a compelling conclusion: happy and successful people tend to spend less time planning and more time acting. They get out into the world, try new things, and make mistakes, and in doing so, they benefit from unexpected experiences and opportunities. Drawing on the authors’ research in human development and innovation, Fail Fast, Fail Often shows readers how to allow their enthusiasm to guide them, to act boldly, and to leverage their strengths - even if they are terrified of failure.

©2013 Ryan Babineaux, John Krumboltz (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC Career Success Employment Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Career Innovation

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"Big goals are great - but not if they're paralyzing. In this fun and inspiring book, Rabineaux and Krumboltz show that taking small steps and accepting failures ultimately lead you down the path to success." (Laura Vanderkam, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast)

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Overall, it was a decent read. I feel, however, like the author failed to fully develop the overriding theme to the degree he could have. Largely, this was a rehashing of ideas that are far more fleshed-out in other books. There was very little original research to bring anything new to the table.

Not as original as it could have been

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I love the perspective of this author. It's reassuring to hear that big lofty, perfect, goals can be overwhelming and theres a better, easier, more enjoyable way to accomplish things successfully. This book is written and read very understandably. I absolutely love it. I will probably reread and take notes so I don't forget things. Highly recommend.

refreshing perspective

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Interesting perspectives to help you find direction in your life. There were some platitudes, but still worth listening to. The narration was understandable but flat. Would give three and a half stars if I could.

Direction and motivation to start change

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Excellent book. Listened to it cover to cover and came back both more motivated and ready to conquer my fears once and for all.

Wonderfully motivating book

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not just motivational, but several How to steps with data to back it up

motivational, get started now

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Great listen. I plan to listen to it again to keep me moving in the right direction. Looking forward to a change. Thank you

1st time listening to the book. I

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This book will change your life... If you don't have the courage to follow the lessons presented in this book, don't worry, because this book won't change your life if you don't follow it. If you're looking for fulfillment, searching for your purpose as an entrepreneur then this book is for you.

Beware!

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I read a few reviews that nothing new was said but for someone that has never read a book like this there was a lot of new and inspiring ideas! I can't wait to see where it takes me. I will be listening again and pausing so I can do some of the exercises and sharing it. The best part is that if one of the ideas mentioned doesn't help there are a plethora of ideas to try next!

A lot of great advice

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This book has advice that will help you become a better anything. It's research-based, punctuated with useful anecdotes, and clearly narrated.

awesome title, awesome advice

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When referencing concepts that may have been well known to the listener author referenced original source then covered concept that applied. If you wanted a deep dive into the topic you could pursue it on your own.

Informative and moved quickly.

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