The Go-Giver

The Go-Giver

A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

Summary

NOW WITH A FOREWORD BY ARIANNA HUFFINGTON

'This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success' Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

'Most people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did' Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing

Nearly a decade since its original publication, the term 'go-giver' has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.

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The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be.

One day, desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by many devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of successful 'go-givers' who teach him how to open himself up to the power of giving.

Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - ultimately leads to unexpected results.

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The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive'.

Reviews

  • Most people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did
    Seth Godin, author of The Dip

About the authors

Bob Burg

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at corporate conventions and for entrepreneurial events, with audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000. His the previous books include Endless Referrals and the bestseller The Go-Giver(coauthored with John David Mann)
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John David Mann

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