The Startup of You (Revised and Updated), (Hardcover)

from brikis98

An important read and perhaps one that should be required for everyone graduating from college these days. People still act as if there are these fixed "job" entities just waiting for them as soon as they get a degree; unfortunately, this is just not the case. Nowadays, it's more of a pure market...

from tlockney

This one is a tough one to rate. I was initially inclined to give it just three stars, which is actually a pretty good rating, I'd say -- it means something is worth reading, just not something I'd likely read again. A lot of what's in here presents concepts I'm personally already familiar with, ...

from FranklynCee

I'm glad this book exists because I think the concept behind it (which you know before you read it) is powerful and should be taken seriously by everyone who needs to make a living these days. It's a quick read, and probably most worth it for the young, un- or under-employed and needing a boost, ...

from chaosmogony

Good common-sensey stuff here. Worth a read for anyone looking for professional development.

from beatgammit

The book felt like a giant advertisement for LinkedIn, but there were useful nuggets as well. I guess my biggest takeaway is that I need to get out and make valuable connections, and there were some good pointers on how to do that effectively.