These are my notes on the short book from Seth Godin called Poke the Box.
The Big Idea:
Just start something! In “Poke the Box,” Seth Godin is basically giving us a pep talk about jumping into action. It’s all about getting things rolling instead of waiting around for the perfect moment. Reading this book is like having a super enthusiastic friend who believes in you 100% and is pushing you to go for it, whatever your ‘it’ is.
Why It Matters:
We live in a world that’s changing crazy fast. The old rules? They don’t apply anymore. Godin is saying that nowadays, it’s the movers and shakers, the ones who dare to do something different, who really stand out.
Key Takeaways:
- Be a Starter: Don’t just dream or plan – actually start doing. Ideas are great, but they mean nothing if you don’t act on them.
- Embrace Failure: Yep, you might fail. But guess what? That’s part of the game. Each failure is a step closer to success.
- ⭐ Keep Inventing: This was my biggest takeaway. There are many people who invented/started something. However, after their first success, they stopped. Why? Because they established themselves as someone who’s successful. Starting the next thing, means you could fail. However, this just holds you back from fulfilling your purpose. You had a success? Great, hunt the next one!