It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be
It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be
Paul Arden
Casey Neistat
The reason why I gift [this book] is because you can read it in 40 minutes. - Casey Neistat
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It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be

Paul Arden
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Paul Arden
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In the compact yet profoundly impactful "It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be," Paul Arden unlocks the door to a universe where ambition outshines talent and possibility is only limited by our own perceptions. This gem of a book serves not just as a guide but as a spirited companion for anyone daring to navigate the competitive landscapes of life and business. Arden, with his storied career in the high-stakes world of advertising, distills his years of experience into nuggets of wisdom that challenge, inspire, and provoke thought. Through a vibrant tapestry of quotes, anecdotes, and visual stimuli, he addresses an array of topics from problem-solving and communication to the art of making mistakes—all intended to equip the reader with the mindset to achieve the extraordinary. Arden’s work is an ode to the power of ambition and the belief that the ceiling of our capabilities is far beyond where we set it. "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be" transcends the traditional business book format, offering instead a manifesto for personal and professional growth. This book is a must-read for anyone who finds themselves on the cusp of their potential, ready to leap into their future with both eyes open. Whether you're a timid beginner or a seasoned professional, Arden’s insights will compel you to view your challenges through a lens of limitless opportunity, reminding us all that in the pursuit of greatness, desire is the most potent tool at our disposal.

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Released
2003
30 Jun
Length
128
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The reason why I gift [this book] is because you can read it in 40 minutes. - Casey Neistat
Being right is based upon knowledge and experience and is often provable. Knowledge comes from the past, so it's safe. It is also out of date. It's the opposite of originality. Experience is built from solutions to old situations and problems. The old situations are probably different from the present ones, so that old solutions will have to be bent to fit new problems (and possibly fit badly). Also the likelihood is that, if you've got the experience, you'll probably use it. This is lazy. Experience is the opposite of being creative. If you can prove you're right you're set in concrete. You cannot move with the times or with other people. Being right is also being boring. Your mind is closed. You are not open to new ideas. You are rooted in your own rightness, which is arrogant. Arrogance is a valuable tool, but only if used very sparingly. Worst of all, being right has a tone of morality about it. To be anything else sounds weak or fallible, and people who are right would hate to be thought fallible. So: it's wrong to be right, because people who are right are rooted in the past, rigid-minded, dull and smug. There's no talking to them.
— Paul Arden, It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be

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