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by Guy Kawasaki (Author), Madisun Nuismer (Author), Jane Goodall (Foreword by)
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER AND GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER
The Non-Obvious Book Awards 2024 Longlist Selection
Make the leap from average to exceptional and start living the remarkable life you were meant to lead
Ever wonder what sets people like Steve Wozniak, Stacey Abrams, Mark Rober, and Jane Goodall apart? Why do some people seem to eat, sleep, and breathe "awesome?"
In Think Remarkable, tech titan Guy Kawasaki teams up with Madisun Nuismer, producer of the Remarkable People podcast, to share invaluable knowledge from more than 40 years of working with game-changing organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, Mercedes Benz, and Wikipedia, and delivers insights from a collection of amazing interviews that'll kick you into high gear and get you ready to start showing the world your best, most amazing self. Together the authors show you how to lead a fulfilling life by drawing on insights from working closely with some of the world's most remarkable people. You'll learn:
- How to find your own inner ass-kicker and unlock potential you never knew you were capable of
- Cultivate the resilience, grit, and fearlessness needed to overcome obstacles and setbacks
- Apply the lessons from the world's most innovative companies to your personal growth journey
Make the leap from average to exceptional. Think Remarkable is more than a book--it's a way of life. It is the gotta-read-right-now book you can't afford to miss. So, grab a copy today and start making yourself--and the world--a whole lot more remarkable.
Front Jacket
This book synthesizes insights from over 200 interviews with remarkable changemakers such as Jane Goodall, Stacey Abrams, Olivia Julianna, Julia Cameron, and Bob Cialdini, as well as four decades of frontline experience.
It explains in a tactical, practical, and sometimes radical manner how to transform your life and make a difference. Specifically, it reveals how to adopt a growth mindset, develop grit, and embody graciousness throughout your life. You will learn how to:
- Embrace vulnerability as a path to growth
- Persevere despite setbacks and negativity
- Discover one's calling and purpose in life
- Uplift others and promote justice in society
With wisdom from many remarkable leaders, Think Remarkable is an essential read for anyone looking to realize their full potential and change the world.
Back Jacket
Become a remarkable person with a little help from the greats
"I wish we had this book when we started Apple."
--Steve "Woz" Wozniak, Tech Entrepreneur and Co-Founder, Apple
"Think Remarkable is not just a typical self-help narrative: it challenges us not only to improve our own individual lives but also to create a positive impact on the world around us."
--Jane Goodall, from the Foreword
"Think Remarkable does something never before achieved: it provides a beautifully written, clear roadmap for building, optimizing, and sustaining personal and professional growth. I would have avoided so many missteps if, when starting out, I'd had this book."
--Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion
"Think Remarkable is a powerful call-to-action that deeply resonates with the ethos of my work. It is a book for those ready to embrace their potential, achieve remarkable growth, and make their mark on the world."
--Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
"This book is a roadmap, showing by example what true leadership looks like. Grounded in the stories of remarkable people, it tackles the many obstacles to success, and guides the reader in crafting an action plan uniquely sculpted to match a personal vision."
--Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way
Author Biography
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
Madisun Nuismer is the producer of the Remarkable People podcast. Nuismer has a BA in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a certified holistic health coach.
