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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams
Posted on August 30, 2014 1 Comment
This guy has some pretty controversial advice! I thought he probably went a bit general and tried to cover everything in this book, but there’s still some good advice in here. The author also freely admits that a cartoonist is the last person you should take advice from! So I’ve taken his advice and ignored […]
I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know by Kate White
Posted on April 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Thank you Kate White. Thank you for writing a book that I wished I picked up years and years ago when I first graduated and set about trying to make a go of this ‘career thing’. I believe your book is essential reading for anyone wanting a career – rather than just a job. What […]
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered by Austin Kleon
Posted on February 15, 2014 Leave a Comment
A great wee book, would be perfect for anyone interested in creativity or working for yourself. I’d recommend getting it in paperback as it’s much cooler. And the same goes for Austin’s other book ‘Steal Like An Artist’ which I must confess is still my favourite other this one! I digress. For me, this book […]
Steal like an artist: 10 things nobody told you about being creative By Austin Kleon
Posted on December 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is the best book on creativity I’ve read all year. The end. What you need more convincing? Okay, here’s the book summed up on one quote: Every artist gets asked the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” The honest artist answers, “I steal them.” This is the kind of book that you finish […]
Managing Up: 59 Ways to Build a Career-Advancing Relationship with Your Boss by Michael S. Dobson
Posted on October 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
PAYRISE! PROMOTION! Ah, that got your attention? 🙂 Who doesn’t want at least one of the above at one or many stages in their career? Well this book (and yes I’m a sucker for a career-advicey book) is all about your relationship with your boss, who ultimately represents this (unless you have some weird and […]
The Education of Millionaires: Everything You Won’t Learn in College About How to Be Successful by Michael Ellsberg
Posted on May 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
Not specifically about marketing but interesting all the same! I picked up this book as I’m going through a ‘should I get another degree or just read more’ phase. (If you’re curious the current decision is just read more). Education of Millionaires is filled with a range of tips, tricks and advice from interviews with […]
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