Description
A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin, published in 2007, is a Self-Help, Business, and Motivation novel. The main idea of this book is about “The Dip,” that difficult moment when things get tough, and you decide whether to stay in or to leave. Some important ideas derived from the book are as follows:
What is The Dip?: the point of maximum resistance
Differentiating between the Dip and a dead end
How to get over The Dip:
Set definite goals
Seek help
Focus on progress, not perfection
Accept failure as a learning curve
Know when to quit
Identify cul-de-sacs (dead ends)
Sunk-cost fallacy
Don’t throw good money down bad sewer
Key Ideas
The Dip: the middle hell of the project
Should I quit or continue?
The concept of strategic quitting
Emotional strength
Setting Goals and getting motivation
Who is this book for?
A person who is failing at anything of the following
Business and entrepreneurship
Self-improvement and development
Creative pursuit
Career transition
About the Author
Seth Godin; American author, marketer, entrepreneur
Awards and Recognition
New York Times Bestseller
Amazon‘s Best Business Book 2007
Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal
Structure of the Book:
6 Chapters in the Book
The Dip
Quit
The Cul-de-Sac
The Strategic Quit
The Dip Again
Conclusion: What to Do When You’re Stuck
Notable Reviews:
“A must-read for anyone” – Guy Kawasaki
“Seth Godin’s best work” – Chris Brogan
“Inspiring and practical advice” – Tony Robbins
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