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The Big MOO

Seth Godin did it again. He didn't write this book, but he edited it, combining the thoughts of 33 writers/thinkers/innovators/crazies that discuss the main point: Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable. Because of the short chapters, this was a great book to read while I was on the treadmill every morning. It was published in 2005 so it's not new, but somehow I missed it when it came out.

There are lots of ideas, lots of examples, lots of inspiration.

Don't say BUT. Don't fit in with expectations. Don't try to renew an existing idea. Don't be afraid.

Do BEGIN. BEGIN now.

Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area.

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS on 04/28/2007 03:52 PM

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18 Comments on The Big MOO

Sharon

Thanks for telling Active Rain about this book. I hadn't heard of it before now and am a huge Seth Godin fan. It would really be something to attend one of his presentations.

04/28/2007 04:39 PM

by E Rybczynski (Rybczynski Consulting)

Now having him come to an Active Rain get together would be really neat, Ed.

04/28/2007 04:48 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

You're not kidding. I hear that he's one of the highest paid speakers on the speaking circuit.

04/28/2007 05:08 PM

by E Rybczynski (Rybczynski Consulting)

That's interesting, Ed. I hadn't heard that.

04/28/2007 05:52 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Thanks for the tip. I will look into it.

04/28/2007 06:14 PM

by Jason Vombaur (Keller Williams)

Jason. Good. You'll enjoy it.

04/28/2007 07:07 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

ANd lest stop saying "I'm sorry." That is not my name!

04/28/2007 07:21 PM

by Kelly Taylor - Taylor Realty Services

Great advice! Some times we get so bent out of shape trying to be perfect we forget to start the engine and go...

Going is more important then being perfect.

Thanks for the recommendation...

04/28/2007 08:00 PM

by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)

Kelly - good point. I never thought of it that way.

Kristal - you're right. The desire for perfection is the worst obstacle to accomplishment. Often when I'm making a buying decision I get Analysis Paralysis. The best way for me to stop it is to realize how much cost (i.e. the value of my time) I'm adding to the product each time I go back and analyze.

04/28/2007 08:28 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Gee, Angus Woodbury should be a big supporter of this book, if only for the name!

04/29/2007 05:43 AM

by Ed DeChristopher, CRS©,Fredericksburg VA (RE/MAX Supercenter)

Sharon, I have read that book and really enjoy everything by Seth - we seem to have similar tastes in books. Great insights you gave Kristal - have a great weekend.

04/29/2007 10:42 AM

by Clearwater Real Estate Clearwater Beach Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)

Ed - Angus could have written the book.

Cyndee - thanks for your comment.

04/29/2007 07:36 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Sharon, I love Seth Godin. He really challenges me to think in all his books. I'll pick this one up. Thanks.

04/30/2007 07:36 AM

by Jennifer Steck- Denver Real Estate (Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado)

Thanks Sharon, for letting us know about this book. I haven't seen it either but it sounds like I would love to read it. Just the Title makes me want to pick it up :) Thaks for sharing!

04/30/2007 07:48 AM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

Thanks for the recommendation, Sharon! I'll pick up a copy this week.

04/30/2007 08:29 AM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Jennifer, Carole and Roberta - I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I did. I'd be interested to hear any Aha results or breakthroughs you have in your business as a result.

04/30/2007 06:43 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

i still slip with "but"..."but" learned long ago that "but" defeats the purpose...in other words ...whatever was said before "but' doesn't mean nadda....

I will have to go read this book...I'm one who like to continue working on me.

I would not have thought this is what the book was about by the title.....maybe, "got milk"?

04/30/2007 10:51 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally - I think it relates back to his purple cows.

05/01/2007 05:41 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

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