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Book Summary: “Confessions of a Public Speaker”

Scott Berkun’s “Confessions of a Public Speaker” is an honest, detailed, & enlightening peek into the life of someone who talks for a living.

Geoffrey’s Cain’s book “Steve Jobs in Exile” explores Jobs’s “wilderness years,” when he was ousted from Apple and created NeXT.

In “What to Make of a Life,” bestselling author Jim Collins explains what 10 years of research taught him about living a worthwhile life.

Brad Stulberg’s “The Way of Excellence” shows that one of the best ways to create a fulfilling life is to pursue excellence in any given field.

Matthew Dicks’s book “Storyworthy” is the best book on storytelling I’ve ever read, and I’ve read a bunch. Here are my biggest takeaways.

Basecamp cofounders Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson Fried approach leadership much differently than most. Here’s what you should know.

If you’re a founder, PM, or researcher talking to customers to see if something is a good idea, you need Rob Fitzpatrick’s The Mom Test.

Colin Bryar and Bill Carr collectively spent 27 years at Amazon. In this book, they explain the processes that have led to Amazon’s success.

If you run a coaching business, check out “The Prosperous Coach.” It’ll help you serve your clients better while making more money.

If you’re a corporate trainer or speaker, you need to read The Workshop Survival Guide by Fitzpatrick & Hunt. It’ll help you design better workshops.