How to Begin
by Michael Bungay Stanier
Stanier on choosing a worthy goal, one that is thrilling, important and daunting, and committing to it despite the cost. Short, workbook-like and warmer than most goal books.
Read it if…
you have many possible projects and cannot commit to the one that matters.
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Skip it if…
you already know your worthy goal and are executing.
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Three things you will actually use
- Worthy goals are thrilling, important and daunting.
- Count the cost before committing.
- Begin before you feel ready.
Do this first
Write three candidate goals and test each against thrilling, important, daunting.
Our verdict
Warm goal-choosing workbook.
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