The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth Godin
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Summary
The old rules: Play it safe. Stay in your comfort zone. Find an institution, a job, a set of rules to stick to. Keep your head down. Don't fly too close to the sun.
I really liked reading this book and thought the concept was really cool. The examples the author used were super convincing, but there just weren't enough of them. At the end of the day, this book is more about motivating you to break away from conformity rather than providing a detailed analysis. It definitely gave me a lot to ponder.
I'm a fan of the author, but I found the book to be quite disappointing. The way they approached such an intriguing concept was too simplistic. It felt like a personal manifesto that lacked the necessary breadth and depth.
If you want a quick summary of everything covered in "The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?", just search for "Just Do it, by Shia LaBeouf" on YouTube. It captures the essence of the book perfectly.
I dug the overall message, but personally, I reckon it could've been served up way better if it was condensed into a punchy 20-minute Ted Talk instead of being stretched out for a whopping 7 hours as a book.
Seth Godin is absolutely brilliant when it comes to delivering practical and actionable information. Each and every book of his that I've had the pleasure of listening to has truly enriched my life. The way he provides common sense advice from a genius point of view is simply mind-blowing.
Seth Godin's books always give me the motivation to tackle the things I've been putting off due to fear and anxiety. Each of his books pushes me to improve myself, and "The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?" is no exception. Now it's time to reach new heights.
I must have played this audiobook over and over again, and I'll likely play it many more times. Every time I absorb something new from it. It really gets my creative juices flowing and motivates me to express myself and be generous with my talents. I even recommend it to my friends so they can have the same eye-opening experience. If you're in the mood for an amazing audiobook, invest a couple of hours into listening to this gem. It has the power to transform your life, just like it did for me. Appreciate you taking the time to read my thoughts.
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