This is a book “review”, ok, more accurately comments on the book No One is Coming to Save you by Dave Prior and Stuart Little.
First, I put the word: review in quotations because I’m no true reviewer. I will share my comments, really opinions but they are strictly my opinions. I highly recommend always reading for yourself.
Second, I know and adore the authors. I think I was even at the conference where the idea of this book originated for them. So I was extremely honored when they asked me to do a review of the book before it was published. And these comments come from that experience of reading for the first time, not even the final draft. BTW: Dave & Stu, I don’t have a signed copy yet!!!! Hint, HINT!
Now disclaimers aside, what I enjoyed/gained:
- The vast coverage of content. From power-ups including topics such as visual thinking, emotional intelligence, organization, dealing with change, etc. You don’t often get a book with such a wide range of topics that includes practical techniques. Yet, the reality is that to succeed requires a wide range of topics/skills, or as they say power-ups. This is something in this book for everyone no matter where they are on their learning journey.
- There were so many great points that gave me genuine pause. For example, “Change brings uncertainty, and it has risk. If you do nothing, you have an idea of how things will work out. If you actually try…who knows what will happen.” What a great perspective that I can use basically every single day lately. Or another example: “Look at it this way: a high IQ may help you land a job, but a high EQ will help you keep it and excel in it.” I mean, seriously, truth that just punches you in the gut.
- Personality and humor. As someone that has written a book, I found it extremely refreshing to read this book and feel like I was talking to the people that I know. Their humor, their personalities shined through on every page. Not only did this give an authentic vibe but kept me engaged as I was reading. I appreciate the redefining of what a business book must be in terms of tone – this was wonderful.
I would recommend this book for anyone looking for honest straight talk of practical tools you need to grow in an uncertain world.
