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  • Julianna Sweeney

The Dip | Seth Godin


I just finished my first book of the new year! I had heard about this little book a while back but never had the chance to check it out so when my sister got it for me for Christmas I was pumped! It’s only 80 pages so I finished it in 2 sittings. Plus, it’s organized nicely into a bunch of small, half-page sections for an easy-to-digest read.



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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • If you're not going to put in the effort to be the best, why even bother?

  • Everyone will encounter "the dip" in their life

  • Pride often holds us back from quitting in the situations where it's actually lucrative to quit

  • There's a difference between quitting a goal and quitting a tactic

  • You don't need to be good at everything, you need to be the best in the world at 1 thing

  • "The world" is subjective and has a different, very personal meaning to everyone

  • "The dip" can really be a drag, but if you know you're in it, you can use it to your advantage

  • "Quit or be exceptional. Average is for losers."

  • The opposite of quitting is rededication

  • Long term benefits outweigh short term pain

  • "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try."

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The opportunity cost of investing your life in something that's not going to get better is just too high.

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Right before Thanksgiving, I had made the choice to quit my job and focus on working for myself full time. It was not an easy decision to make. I prayed about it and meditated on it for a few months before pulling the trigger but I knew that I just couldn't stay where I was. It's a scary thing but I have never felt more confident in my decision - especially after reading this book.

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Whether you are thinking about quitting, have thought about starting your own business, or are questioning any big decisions in your personal life or career path, I can't recommend this book enough.

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It was just what I needed to hear at this point in time and it jump started my motivation to read my goal of 15 books this year!

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I'd love to hear what you think. Join the conversation over on Instagram!

Talk soon...


Sending love always,

J.S.




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