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  • Written by: Seth Godin
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  • Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (296 ratings)

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The Dip

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Publisher's Summary

Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point: really hard, and not much fun at all.

And then you find yourself asking if the goal is even worth the hassle. Maybe you're in a Dip: a temporary setback that you will overcome if you keep pushing. But maybe it's really a Cul-de-Sac, which will never get better, no matter how hard you try.

According to best-selling author Seth Godin, what really sets superstars apart from everyone else is the ability to escape dead ends quickly while staying focused and motivated when it really counts.

Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt: until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons. In fact, winners seek out the Dip. They realize that the bigger the barrier, the bigger the reward for getting past it. If you can become number one in your niche, you'll get more than your fair share of profits, glory, and long-term security.

Losers, on the other hand, fall into two basic traps. Either they fail to stick out the Dip - they get to the moment of truth and then give up - or they never even find the right Dip to conquer.

Whether you're a graphic designer, a sales rep, an athlete, or an aspiring CEO, this fun little book will help you figure out if you're in a Dip that's worthy of your time, effort, and talents. If you are, The Dip will inspire you to hang tough. If not, it will help you find the courage to quit so you can be number one at something else.

Seth Godin doesn't claim to have all the answers. But he will teach you how to ask the right questions.

©2007 Seth Godin (P)2007 Audible, Inc.

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Good premise, but has no body.

Book discusses the importance of knowing what to quit but doesn't touch on how to know and that's what readers would need.

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meh

so vague and inapplicable. author keeps rambling on and on about quitting when appropriate and sticking to it when that's the right strategy. only explaining what those limits are in the last 5min of the book. I'll save you the trouble : it's what you decide prior to engaging in a situation. conclusion ; I should have quit after the first 10min of listening. oh well! now I know

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Business Transparency

This short and message driven book, counters and old belief that maybe inhibiting so many of us to move in the right direction with the right belief system. A book worth listening to.

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Short and Sweet, 5 Stars

Completed in 1 sitting
Loved how compact it was and didnt waste my time rambling. Will have to re listen in a few months and squeeze more juice out of it. Recommend!

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Seth Godin’s Books Are A Must Read

His books are well crafted, this is hands down worth the hour and a half spent.

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Love Seth’s work!

This little book packs such a big punch and it was an eye opener for my husband as well who found himself in a cul-de-sac situation with work.

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Embrace the dip!

I really enjoyed the journey that Seth takes us on. We all have dips and it’s interesting to see those who give us versus those who choose to persevere. Seth is amazing and always has the greatest strategies to think and be a creative.

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  • 2022-01-11

Highly recommend

It's short, straight to the point, well explained, and great advice. I highly recommend.

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Lots of Seth wisdom packed into such little time!

This audiobook was very short, but if felt just right for the topic. Seth always gets me thinking. I have discovered that I am stuck in a cul-de-sac …. and I have the choice to quit.
Love how he explains how to identify when to carry on, and when to quit, both of which are valid options. Brilliant!

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Love to hate the dip

Very enlightening book and a highly recommend! Thank you to my coach Yuri from Healthpreneur who recommended this book to help me get through the Dip of starting my online health consulting business.

Thank you to Seth as well!

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