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The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Mark Sanborn
3.43 AVERAGE
69 reviews for:
The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Mark Sanborn
3.43 AVERAGE
Well, The Fred Factor was alright. Nothing special, revolutionary, or groundbreaking. Sanborn offers solid advice about listening to others and caring about them, and doing the little things to go the extra mile not just for customers but for loved ones and strangers alike.
However, Sanborn comes across as extremely egocentric in this little book, praising himself for buying a cab driver coffee once, and yammering at length about how extensively he travels on his public speaking circuit. Who cares?
Additionally, Sanborn devotes scarcely 3 pages to the eponymous Fred at the beginning of this little book. A few more pages are spent on him at the end, but I was surprised by his lack of focus on the man who supposedly inspired this whole new way of looking at life.
Finally, I was frustrated by this book's reliance on vague assertions and cliches. Sanborn's ideas, I feel, would be difficult to apply, as those he offers are completely generic, and are not tailored to particular business or personal situations. They're all well and good to read about, but ultimately lack relevance or context.
However, Sanborn comes across as extremely egocentric in this little book, praising himself for buying a cab driver coffee once, and yammering at length about how extensively he travels on his public speaking circuit. Who cares?
Additionally, Sanborn devotes scarcely 3 pages to the eponymous Fred at the beginning of this little book. A few more pages are spent on him at the end, but I was surprised by his lack of focus on the man who supposedly inspired this whole new way of looking at life.
Finally, I was frustrated by this book's reliance on vague assertions and cliches. Sanborn's ideas, I feel, would be difficult to apply, as those he offers are completely generic, and are not tailored to particular business or personal situations. They're all well and good to read about, but ultimately lack relevance or context.
fred is a person who cares about doing his job well (and succeeding beyond just doing the work) and helping those around him... This book is filled with anecdotes and ideas.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
I read this for work, and while it’s somewhat informative… much of the info/message can be gathered in the first 30 or so pages. It’s a fast read because it’s so short. The message is good and ‘Fred’ himself is quite inspiring, I’m not sure I’d necessarily recommend this book though.
inspiring
medium-paced
This book is what all leaders, followers and organizations should have as model to train and mentor their mind and work ethics
Made some excellent points, but also really lost me with the religious stuff at the end. The point could have been made without comparing his postman to Jesus.
slow-paced
This was suggested by a supervisor, so I ventured out from my usual genre to read it. It was inspiring in that, the main thesis (repeated over and over and OVER) is to get the most out of your life/job by making every second count, every task your best effort. That's a good idea, really. And a good reminder, as an employee to try my best at even the most menial aspect of my job.
On the other hand, it encourages you to be a patsy. The "Fred" for whom the book is named, is a U.S. Postal carrier. Guess what he was at the end of his long career? A postal carrier.
On the other hand, it encourages you to be a patsy. The "Fred" for whom the book is named, is a U.S. Postal carrier. Guess what he was at the end of his long career? A postal carrier.
Had to read for work but was a nice reminder of trying to be the best version of yourself.
I'll be honest - I couldn't stand this book. It felt as though the author was trying TOO hard to be inspiring and instead, it came across like the Postman character for whom the book is named was not a real person. I am sure people like "Fred" exist in the real world, but the way this book was written makes me doubt that Fred Smith is a real person.
Furthermore, the author writes like a middle aged white man who's never experienced what it's like to ACTUALLY work in the lower rungs of the corporate latter. Is all of this true? I don't know for certain, but it certianly comes across like that.
Furthermore, the author writes like a middle aged white man who's never experienced what it's like to ACTUALLY work in the lower rungs of the corporate latter. Is all of this true? I don't know for certain, but it certianly comes across like that.