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Together is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration by Simon Sinek

cryskim's review

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inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.25

ckrupiej's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A

5.0

"... quando aparecem obstáculos na vida, o divertido é descobrirmos formas de os superar ou contornar, em vez de nos centrarmos naquilo que barra o caminho. Podemos imaginar o que está do lado de lá do muro, ou podemos ficar ali, a olhar para o muro. A escolha é nossa. 

"E agora vem a melhor parte - são os seguidres, e não os visionários, que dão vida à visão. Os visionários precisam de seguidores tanto quanto estes precisam de uma visão."

"A lição mais poderosa que alguma vez aprendi na vida é a de que não tenho de saber todas as respostas."

"O valor da nossa vida não é determinado por aquilo que fazemos por nós. O valor das nossas vidas é determinado pelo que fazemos pelos outros.  ...
Vivamos as nossas vidas em função do legado que quisermos deixar."

"É o serviço prestado, não a busca egoísta, que realmente nos ajuda a resolver mais eficazmente os problemas que podemos enfrentrar nas nossas vidas."

"A vida não é só uma cena. É um filme completo que tem de se desenrolar... O nosso único desafio (ou oportunidade) é não sabermos o que vem a seguir."

"A coragem de sermos os primeiros a exprimir vulnerabilidade inspira os que nos rodeiam a assumirem os mesmos riscos. E, quando o fazem, a equipa juntar-se-á para os apoiar também a eles... E toda a organização se desenvolve."

"Não existe um único CEO no planeta que seja responsável pelo cliente. Os CEO são responsáveis pelas pessoas."

"De que serve uma ideia se continua a ser uma ideia? Tente. Experimente. Repita. Falhe. Tente de novo. Mude o mundo."

naturalmelody's review

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4.0

This is an interesting book about leadership, especially around work.
I pondered giving it 3 stars ("i liked it") but considering the book is more targetted towards the business world I think that explains in part why it wasn't as relatable to me.
It's definitely a little book, a very quick read without a lot of text.
It's also full of beautiful drawings and the inspiring phrases are good, but I thought it felt a bit empty, just a series of phrases. There is a kind of story arc, but it's very small.

For me the biggest takeaways were: ask for help; it's easier to face challenges together; the only way to find out if something will work is to do try it, most people live lives by accident as things happen but realization comes from living lives with purpose; the only way to avoid criticism or failure is not do/say/be anything; action is everything, whats important is to start; find a vision. More specifically leadership is about being vulnerable, inspiring and caring for others, trusting them to do their work, putting others first, being open to new ideas and criticism, being a student and supporting others failure.

ashimgarg's review

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2.0

Just felt all of what was written were generic opinions, but without context or stories. Takeaways have meanings when you know the struggle and journey.

crobey's review

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3.0

Read this cute book full of inspiring quotes about leadership and success at the library today. Beautiful illustrations soso quotes.

sheepboy92's review

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5.0

A lovely little book about leadership and living life in today's business and creative world. So simple, yet so powerful.

riakul's review

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4.0

It's a cute little book with a simple story told through pictures and quotes. It actually inspires you and is a feel good book.

It literally takes you like 10 minutes to read through it all. A good read.

Loved the scented page a heck lot!!

mollybreanna's review

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inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

2.5

vayolet's review

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2.0

Provides some nice quotes but not much more. I guess it's good for those who need to hear the right phrase in the right moment of their lives. The 5 star rating makes this look harsher than it should be.

hil4l's review

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4.0

I love this book. The illustrations are beautiful.
I think everyone needs a copy of this on their bookshelves.

"Most of us live our lives by accident- we live as it happens. Fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose."