It's Not About You
by Tom Rath
A short parable about a young professional learning to shift from self-focus to contribution. Light, quick and designed for gifting to graduates.
Read it if…
you want a gift book on contribution for a young adult.
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Skip it if…
you want research; it is fiction.
Try instead: Blind Spot →
Three things you will actually use
- Focus outward.
- Contribution is the path to meaning.
- Start small.
Do this first
Give it to a new graduate with a note about what they contribute.
Our verdict
Gift parable.
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