The Start-up of You
The Start-up of You
Reid Hoffman
Michael McCullough
Has a lot of principles in it for young people right out of college, or kind of in the middle of their twenties and such, to think about how to pursue their careers. - Michael McCullough
Michael Bloomberg
A must-read for anyone looking to carve out their career path. - Michael Bloomberg
+
2
All books

The Start-up of You

The Start-up of You

Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman
By
Reid Hoffman
3.8
684
ratings on Goodreads

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, where traditional career paths have dissolved into a maze of uncertainty, "The Start-Up of You" emerges as a beacon of guidance. Written by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur Ben Casnocha, this compelling manifesto challenges you to adopt the mindset of a Silicon Valley innovator and apply it to your personal career strategy. At its core, the book posits that managing your career as if it were a start-up is the key to thriving amidst the chaos of global competition and technological disruption. With the career escalator now broken at every level, Hoffman and Casnocha provide a blueprint for building a career that is adaptable, dynamic, and fully under your control. Drawing on the principles that have propelled Silicon Valley start-ups to unprecedented success, "The Start-Up of You" emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself, cultivating a robust professional network, and embracing risk as a means to leverage uncertainty in your favor. This is not a guide on crafting the perfect resume or cover letter; instead, it is a strategic advisor for navigating the tumultuous waters of the 21st-century job market. Through actionable advice and real-world examples, the authors demonstrate how to identify unique opportunities, develop a competitive edge, and make smarter decisions by tapping into your network. Whether you're looking to inject new life into your existing career or launch your own venture, "The Start-Up of You" offers the tools and mindset needed to take control of your professional destiny and achieve your most ambitious goals.

Read more
Released
2012
1 Jan
Length
272
Pages

2

recommendations

recommendation

Has a lot of principles in it for young people right out of college, or kind of in the middle of their twenties and such, to think about how to pursue their careers. - Michael McCullough
A must-read for anyone looking to carve out their career path. - Michael Bloomberg
Society flourishes when people think entrepreneurally.
— Reid Hoffman, The Start-up of You

Similar recommendations

View all
The 4-Hour Workweek
26
people
person
Principles
Principles
Ray Dalio
25
people
person
Zero to One
Zero to One
Peter Thiel
22
people
person
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
22
people
person
Influence
Influence
Robert Cialdini
18
people
person
The Innovator's Dilemma
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
18
people
person
Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
17
people
person
The Lean Startup
15
people
person
High Output Management
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
14
people
person
Poor Charlie's Almanack
14
people
person

This site is part of Amazon’s Associates Program. Purchasing books recommended by successful individuals through my links earns us a small commission, helping keep the site running, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our site!