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The Dip: The Extraordinary Benefits of Knowing When to Quit (and When to Stick)
 
 

The Dip: The Extraordinary Benefits of Knowing When to Quit (and When to Stick) [Kindle Edition]

Seth Godin
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Every new project (or career or relationship) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point - really hard, really not fun. At this point you might be in a Dip, which will get better if you keep pushing, or a Cul-de-Sac, which will never get better no matter how hard you try. The hard part is knowing the difference and acting on it. According to marketing guru and best-selling author Seth Godin, what sets successful entrepreneurs (and pop stars and weight lifters and car salesmen) apart from everyone else is their ability to give up on Cul-de-Sacs while staying motivated in Dips. Winners quit fast, quit often and quit without guilt - until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons. You'll never be number one at anything without picking your shots very carefully. The Dip is a short, entertaining book that helps you do just that. It will forever alter the way you think about success.

About the Author

Seth Godin is the best-selling author of Purple Cow, Permission Marketing and Small Is the New Big, among other books, and is one of the most popular business bloggers in the world, at www.SethGodin.com. He holds an MBA from Stanford University.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 206 KB
  • Print Length: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Hachette Digital (3 Feb 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004LX0DHC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #35,818 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm new to the world of Seth, so don't know how The Dip compares to his other publications, but have already recommended this handy little book to several friends. He's right in that we're - wrongly - taught that quitting is always bad - a shameful thing that only weak people do. As a result, all too often - and for too long - freelancers like me stick with ways of working that just aren't... working! We need to take the stigma out of quitting and realise that there are times when it is the smart thing to do. Is what you're facing a 'blip' - or is your plan flawed in some way that wasn't immediately obvious when you started out? I'm not a businessperson but would recommend this to other freelance writers like me, plus to friends who are photographers, illustrators etc who have - after early success and a buzz around their name - become stuck in a hand-to-mouth existence that stopped being fun - and lucrative! - long ago... Yes, the Dip is a smidge repetitive, but if you're stubborn enough to need to read this book, you're probably the kind of person who needs things drummed into you! By the end, I'd got the message. Since then, I've acted on the advice and feel much clearer on where I'm going now.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Not worth it! 15 July 2009
Format:Paperback
The idea behind this book is somewhat interesting, although arguable.
Nevertheless, I think the main problem of the book is repeating this same idea over and over, trying to reshaping it and elaborating it with no success ... I've read 'All Marketers are liars' and 'Purple Cow' from this author and found this book significantly inferior.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The Dip 7 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
A bit disappointing. It could have been a quarter of the length. Some interesting points but lost, for me, in too much hype and too much repetition. Would not bother reading it again.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not a revelation
Basically is an aspect of your life a dip or a cul-de-sac. Once you have decided, then you know whether to quit or continue. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mul
Concise
"This book is really short. Short books are hard to write, but you made me do it. My readers are excellent correspondents, and this is something I've learned from them along the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by John M. Ford
OK advice but poor explanation
The notion of the 'plateau' is familiar among educators. After the first excitement and quick feedback on progress when studying a new subject, language, instrument or whatever,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. Young
Very inspiring book
Having read some of his book I can say this is not the best one, but it is still one book I suggest to read because it is very inspiring, like I said for the Linchpin, it gives you... Read more
Published 18 months ago by lele7design
What to do when you reach that crossroads in business or in life?
How many of us have been stuck at that crossroads of not quite being sure whether to continue or whether to turn back? I know I have. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Cathy Presland
a bit thin
This book is a quick read. The message is quite simple. In many things in life (study, career, sport, relationships, etc.)you will encounter a plateau and period of difficulty. Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Prygodzicz
Interesting - But The Audio Book Is Better
Firstly, I am a Seth Godin fan. This book gets three stars because it's not as good as his other books. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Daddy-O
Bit of a rip off
The idea in the book might be a sound one but its the basis for little more than a blog article.

I read the book in about 10 minutes and was left wondering why I had... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2009 by Steve W
Being allowed to give up and later succeed
Ever wanted to give up? I guess we all have at some point. In his book, Seth talks through why giving up is not such a good idea (or perhaps giving up in the right way). Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Jonathan Kettleborough
The best book!
Definitely worth picking up. One of the best books I have read since Seth's last book. Subscribe to his blog to get his insights everyday. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Elisa Phillips
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