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  • Written by: Josh Kaufman
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  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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How to Fight a Hydra

Written by: Josh Kaufman
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Publisher's Summary

A survival manual for ambitious ADVENTURERS

You have a Hydra: a grand, ambitious project you’ve always wanted to tackle. It feels overwhelming, unconquerable. Chop off one of a Hydra’s heads, and two more grow in its place.

How will you ever defeat such a terrifying monstrosity - and live to tell the tale? 

In this illuminating fable, productivity expert Josh Kaufman explores the uncertainty and fear inherent in facing down any ambitious challenge, from starting a new business to completing a work of art.

The risks involved can never be eliminated, but they can be understood, anticipated, and mitigated. Armed with an adventurer's insights into tackling unknown and fearsome challenges, you can tame a project of epic proportions. 

How to Fight a Hydra is an essential handbook for artists, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs tired of ignoring the call to adventure. 

So prepare for battle, brave soul. Draw your sword. Light your torch. 

In the darkness ahead, your Hydra awaits.  

©2018 Worldly Wisdom Ventures LLC (P)2018 Worldly Wisdom Ventures LLC

What the critics say

"Originally I expected the title to be just a metaphor - I was delighted to learn that the book is, in fact, a short guide to fighting a Hydra. Using metaphor makes it much easier to have a clear view of reality. The way Josh tells the story is great: it starts with a picture of a world not quite like your own - but very much parallel - and then slowly the two worlds merge. By the time you put the book down, a feeling of possibility is unavoidable." (Joey Cofone, CEO of Baron Fig)

"From start to finish, How to Fight A Hydra felt like my brain on loudspeaker. This book is a map for venturing, risking, and living how I know I must. It's not easy, but I'll take the risk. The reward is finding out WHO I AM. I just took one of the biggest risks I've ever taken in my work; this book came at the perfect time. I'm ready to quest: to find the Hydra and defeat anything that gets in the way... even if it's me." (Ishita Gupta)

"As I read How to Fight a Hydra, I immediately thought of my journey as an entrepreneur. There were so many moments that mirrored the adventure of building my own business. This book is like The War of Art and Rules for a Knight tossed into a blender and combined to create a beautiful and insightful story about the quest any adventurer faces." (James Clear, author of Atomic Habits and writer)

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Nothing short of Amazing

This book is unique in that although it's fiction, it provides plenty of life and entrepreneurship lessons. A tale of courage and determination. The author works hard to ensure that you get the value out of this short book. The recommendation of books to explore at the end is exciting.

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Great Metaphor for Life!

Josh knocked it out of the park with this easy read. The metaphor of the Hyrda and Life was well executed. Bought books as stocking stuffers for everyone I know.

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