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Leap First
- Creating Work That Matters
- Narrated by: Seth Godin
- Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
- Categories: Business & Careers, Career Success
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Summary
Are You Ready to Raise a Ruckus?
You're probably good at your job, maybe even great. But secretly, do you yearn to fly higher? To challenge the rules and surprise us with something remarkable? To instigate delight, connection, and real change? To choose better over safer?
Business and cultural visionary Seth Godin has transformed the terrain of marketing and commerce more than once. But many of his readers remain stuck in their own work lives. So what's keeping us back? "The problem isn't a lack of knowledge or skill," he's realized. "The problem is fear." With Leap First, Seth Godin is here to help. This immersive audio program invites us to learn with him personally, unrehearsed and in the moment, as he shines a light for us, not with answers but with questions on the road to:
- Overcoming our instinctual resistance to risk and change
- Discovering our creative genius in the face of the empty page or whiteboard
- Finding the courage to share that work - with vulnerability, generosity, and results
Recorded in an intimate gathering of aspiring entrepreneurs, writers, and leaders, Leap First teaches us 49 essential principles, practices, and life lessons that have helped Seth the most in his own work and life. More than an audiobook or keynote speech, each track here presents a carefully chosen catalyst intended to trigger our own passion and insight with each listening.
"It always feels too soon to leap. But you have to. Because that's the moment between you and remarkable. I hope this helps you return to that edge. And then, to leap."
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- DoctorJeal
- 20-07-15
Short listen reinforcing the best of Set Godin
Where does Leap First rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was short and concise, it's a quick listen and if you've read other Seth Godin books you'll appreciate the content, I certainly did. A decent book for its length.
If you’ve listened to books by Seth Godin before, how does this one compare?
I wouldn't consider it a full book but defiantly a good recap of the ideas Seth Godin goes into in his other books.
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- david gregory
- 21-02-15
Insightful
This is a great lecture that will help you re-align your thoughts. Make you aware of why we seek failure in advance. Understanding why we do this is the first step - to pulling off a spinning-birdie-kick right in the face of Sir.Fear himself.
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- Roz
- 27-03-21
Read in 2020 still great
I love what Seth says, and would love to ship like he says but it's scarey, like he also says!! the one thing I picked up from reading this a second time is, maybe if you're too scared then ship anonymously
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- Constantinos Nicolaides
- 19-07-19
Love it
A potent book very meaningful words. I highly recomend it.Is a kind of a short one but at the same time very practical if you dont have time to invest more in listening.
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- Rosie
- 04-04-18
Love love love
Really found it inspirational to listen to Seth! He’s wisdom is impressive, simple, easily digestible!
Go and get this short talk!
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- D. Garton
- 02-10-17
Really good listen
Seth is really easy to listen to and this one with a studio audience has some really interesting ideas and philosophies. Highly recommended!
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- cupcake1000
- 31-01-17
Highly recommend - keep shipping more of the same
A very well put together and thought provoking audio book. Thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. thank you
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- Jesper
- 31-03-16
Below Seth standard!
Have read a lot by Seth and all 5 stars but this one was below his standards, read some of his other books instead!
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- gavin
- 01-12-15
Sensational
Easy Listen. Had this in my headphonea whilst working and i'll be sure to listen again. Useful points in every section, once again Seth prevails
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- Abby Wynne
- 04-06-15
Brilliant!
Sound quality not great, and music was annoying but omg the content was brilliant. Well worth it. I'll listen again!
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- Jun
- 10-03-15
Great content but audio needs to improve
Any additional comments?
Seth is great but his content deserves better production work. I have 3 audio books from Seth with subpar audio quality. I know Seth himself don't really care about audio quality as he mentioned in his speech but it does make a difference. With proper loudness normalization and equalization, they can sound a lot clearer especially when you listen while walking on the street or driving.
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- Ryan
- 05-02-15
Don't eat the marshmallow
I love that this isn't an audio version of a book but it is a true audiobook. Created precisely for audio format.
Seth delivers many truth bombs that will inspire you do to your best work and live a life that matters. For the cheap price buying this audiobook shouldn't even be a question
Get it!
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- Raul Arenas
- 01-06-15
Second time is even better
Readings Godin's books a second time around and deciding to ship this review as a contribution to the "network". Thanks Seth Godin for your contribution to our understanding of the mechanics the survival instinct as a deterrent of our capabilities to innovate and deliver work that matters.
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- Andrew
- 15-03-15
I typically love Seth Godin but not this time
I have a ton of Seth's books and love them all but this one wasn't good. Its really hard to hear and understand what he's saying. Maybe its just the format, but it didn't work for me. I'd recommend many of his other books, but not this one.
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- Tim Kehoe
- 26-07-16
inspirational
lots of short stories to help understand. short and useful. interesting listen. good quality audio.
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- Taurayi W. Zhanje
- 25-07-15
Pithy & practical
This is a book for people who want to make a difference but are sitting on their hands. It a good kick in the pants. It is honest about what the opportunity is for us, the reasons we avoid shipping and what we can do about it. I listened to it four times in a row and then I went to work on a long shelved project. Thanks Seth!
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- Cynthia Ware
- 23-07-15
Compelled to make a habit of creating without fear
Seth points out our habit of fear in response to the natural call to create. He reminds us of cultural processes put in place that supports factory readiness, which is a call to conformity and recitation. We miss so much joy in life by fearing to respond to a craft in a personal way. And we cheat the world.6
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- Michelle M
- 24-03-15
Love Seth!
Sometimes I think he reads my mind!
It's so important to understand the idea of art. This has been my perspective for 25 years. It's nice to have that idea validated.
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- @ChadGrills
- 04-02-15
I'm listening again right now.
Seth nails it. This is a great little audio book that you'll be able to listen to many times. Enjoy!
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-02-21
I will listen again and again!
There are so much to learn and really get in it so I can apply every knowledge in this book/ podcast.
Thank you Seth! Namaste.