M. Dillon

Completely Misleading Title

Revisado: 12-20-21

The title sounds great and the subject seems perfect except the author never delivers.

At best, this is a very general, you’ve read it all before, book about business.

The author uses almost all the major companies you’ve ever heard of as an example and talks about how they went on to great success using the techniques he’s talking about however they are all major companies who have a plethora of employees, department in teams to accomplish their goals.

That is not applicable to anyone who is a solo entrepreneur or looking to stay small.

If you’re here considering this because you want to run a company yourself and keep it small to just you and maybe a few outside consultant/contractors, then this is not the book you are looking for.

Don’t get me wrong every now and then the author will mention a company that is small but for the most part the examples are all around major corporations that are common household names.

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Book Meets NPR

Revisado: 07-09-21

The story was ok yet Malcolm’s other stories have captured my interest much more but this review is more about the format.

Overall I found this to be exactly like an NPR radio broadcast on par with This American Life or other well edited broadcast.

I think if I took a quiet listen and focused more the story would have pulled me in deep but like many audiobooks I listen while driving and the subtleties of the music, sounds and interviews are often lost on a more casual listen.

I am open to more in this format but right now prefer the traditional audiobooks a bit more.

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Well Done

Revisado: 05-15-21

As a huge fan of ER I was a bit surprised at how little Julianna wrote about her time on the show yet it makes perfect sense when you remember this is a biography.

Ideally a biography gives the reader/listener a glimpse at what the person went through, how they were influenced and the joys and struggles they endured and this book covers that full on.

Without revealing a spoiler I will say her connection to Mark, her dentist, was a joy to hear. ❤️

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Revisado: 04-22-21

This feels more like an ad for the author’s business than a helpful book for me.

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Listened Then Bought The Book

Revisado: 02-26-21

After listening to this book I had to order a physical version because the insights Daniel shared are worthy of study.

There’s a lot in here and I feel it’s important to spend time highlighting, taking notes and then studying the material as a listen just wasn’t enough.

This is one of those books I might listen to again as it’s much like a long Ted Talk or workshop with many nuggets that get you to think differently.

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Jack Ma’s Words From Quotes, Interviews & Presentations

Revisado: 01-17-21

Someone basically took segments of Jack Ma speaking and summarized it into this book.

You don’t get full chapters expanding on an idea or theme but instead sometimes short quotes out together.

Clearly Mr Ma is brilliant and has huge amounts of knowledge but this audio book unfortunately didn’t provide what I was seeking.

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A KISS Fan From The 70s

Revisado: 12-20-20

If I wasn’t a huge KISS fan from the 70s I never would have listened to more than 20 minutes of the book.

But I was and so I stuck with it until the end.

You’ll gain some insights into the behind the scenes of KISS, Donna Summer, The Village People and many others.

You’ll hear about the excessive drug use, some details of the record business and that Neil Bogart had a vision and commitment to grow a company but the inability to really lead one to amazing heights. Let’s face it, it’s a tough business.

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Beyond Comes Alive

Revisado: 11-22-20

Like so many fans my first exposure to Peter was Frampton Comes Alive.

I quickly bought his first three solo albums and to this day they still touch me very deeply. The deep cuts from those original albums have soul touching words and music.

This book helps bring them even deeper with some backstory to many of the actual songs but more so to the writer/performer.

Peter’s talent was rare at a very early age and combine that with being in the right place at the right time by connecting with nearly everyone who was or soon to be become, legends.

I’m grateful to have learned so much about someone I’ve appreciated for over 40 years.

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A story of human strength

Revisado: 08-06-20

John Lewis was an extremely strong man. To stand up with faith in his heart against unbelievable hate is just beyond my understanding yet this book points to a way to walk that same path.

If we all did just 10% of what he describes the world would be 100% better.

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From Stockbridge To Boston And So Much Further

Revisado: 02-01-20

James has traveled far and in this audiobook he offers a detailed journey home.

Having been a fan, who didn’t always understand why I felt so drawn to him, his music and the lyrics, I now have a more meaningful connection.

Many blessings to him for the deep work he has done and for sharing insights into his journey.

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