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The Big MOO

 

 

 
The Big MOO

 

Seth Godin did it again. He didn't write this book, but he edited it, combining the thoughts of 33 writers/thinkers/innovators/crazies that discuss the main point: Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable. Because of the short chapters, this was a great book to read while I was on the treadmill every morning. It was published in 2005 so it's not new, but somehow I missed it when it came out.

 

 

There are lots of ideas, lots of examples, lots of inspiration.

 

 

Don't say BUT. Don't fit in with expectations. Don't try to renew an existing idea. Don't be afraid.

 

 

Do BEGIN.  BEGIN now. 

 

Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area. 

18 comments • Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS • April 28 2007 03:52PM

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Sharon

Thanks for telling Active Rain about this book.  I hadn't heard of it before now and am a huge Seth Godin fan.  It would really be something to attend one of his presentations. 

Posted by Ed Rybczynski almost 5 years ago
Now having him come to an Active Rain get together would be really neat, Ed.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
You're not kidding.  I hear that he's one of the highest paid speakers on the speaking circuit.
Posted by Ed Rybczynski almost 5 years ago
That's interesting, Ed. I hadn't heard that.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
Thanks for the tip.  I will look into it.
Posted by Jason Vombaur (Keller Williams) almost 5 years ago
Jason. Good. You'll enjoy it.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
ANd lest stop saying "I'm sorry." That is not my name!
Posted by Kelly Taylor - Taylor Realty Services almost 5 years ago

Great advice!  Some times we get so bent out of shape trying to be perfect we forget to start the engine and go...

Going is more important then being perfect.

Thanks for the recommendation...

kk

Posted by Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~720-279-4599 (The Berkshire Group Realtors) almost 5 years ago

Kelly - good point. I never thought of it that way.

Kristal - you're right. The desire for perfection is the worst obstacle to accomplishment. Often when I'm making a buying decision I get Analysis Paralysis. The best way for me to stop it is to realize how much cost (i.e. the value of my time) I'm adding to the product each time I go back and analyze.

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
Gee, Angus Woodbury should be a big supporter of this book, if only for the name!
Posted by Ed DeChristopher, CRS©,Fredericksburg VA (Fredericksburg Realty, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
Sharon, I have read that book and really enjoy everything by Seth - we seem to have similar tastes in books. Great insights you gave Kristal - have a great weekend. 
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) almost 5 years ago

Ed - Angus could have written the book.

Cyndee - thanks for your comment. 

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago
Sharon, I love Seth Godin. He really challenges me to think in all his books. I'll pick this one up. Thanks.
Posted by Jennifer Steck- Denver Real Estate (Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado) almost 5 years ago
Thanks Sharon, for letting us know about this book.  I haven't seen it either but it sounds like I would love to read it.  Just the Title makes me want to pick it up :)  Thaks for sharing!
Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) almost 5 years ago
Thanks for the recommendation, Sharon! I'll pick up a copy this week.
Posted by Roberta Murphy -- Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes (San Diego Previews * Previews Luxury Real Estate) almost 5 years ago
Jennifer, Carole and Roberta - I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I did. I'd be interested to hear any Aha results or breakthroughs you have in your business as a result.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago

i still slip with "but"..."but" learned long ago that "but" defeats the purpose...in other words ...whatever was said before "but' doesn't mean nadda....

 I will have to go read this book...I'm one who like to continue working on me.

I would not have thought this is what the book was about by the title.....maybe, "got milk"?

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 5 years ago
Sally - I think it relates back to his purple cows.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 5 years ago

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