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Shake the World: It's Not About Finding a Job, It's About Creating a Life
by
James Marshall Reilly (Goodreads Author)
James Marshall Reilly set out to capture the insights of today's brightest business and nonprofit leaders. He conducted in-depth interviews with Tony Hsieh (Zappos), Blake Mycoskie (TOMS), Shawn Fanning (Napster, Rupture, Path), and Jessica Jackley (Kiva, ProFounder), among many others. And he learned that despite their different fields, they're all using similar tools to
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Published
December 29th 2011
by Portfolio Hardcover
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SHAKE THE WORLD: It’s Not About Finding a Job, It’s About Creating a Life*
Read this book.
I received the book well before Christmas, thinking that I would have time over the holiday. While mildly annoyed that it wasn't on my Kindle or iPad, I dragged the book with me and started reading it on my trip. I never put it down. I couldn't stop reading. I didn't want to stop reading. I didn't want it to end.
Many of the comments, quotes, and praise for the book focused on a younger audience. I could not...more
Read this book.
I received the book well before Christmas, thinking that I would have time over the holiday. While mildly annoyed that it wasn't on my Kindle or iPad, I dragged the book with me and started reading it on my trip. I never put it down. I couldn't stop reading. I didn't want to stop reading. I didn't want it to end.
Many of the comments, quotes, and praise for the book focused on a younger audience. I could not...more
I liked the stories and it is well written, but I think the author should have left himself out of it. If you want to tell your own story, write a memoir. I also wish he had directed it at everyone instead of just "young people".
Ten chapters, most primarily centered on one company or person. There will be an index, but mine doesn't have one because it's an advanced copy.
Companies include: Veritas Prep, TOMS, Global Partnerships for the United Nations Foundation, MAYA Design, FEED Projects, Kiv...more
Ten chapters, most primarily centered on one company or person. There will be an index, but mine doesn't have one because it's an advanced copy.
Companies include: Veritas Prep, TOMS, Global Partnerships for the United Nations Foundation, MAYA Design, FEED Projects, Kiv...more
This is a very inspiring book about building a career or starting a business with purpose and passion. Reilly is an outstanding, twenty-something author writing primarily for his peers, but his message is relevant to anyone who is in the job market.
As I read this book, I found myself measuring my current life against the ideals of my 18-year-old self. I felt pretty good about that analysis, which is somewhat comforting, as I'm not doing so well compared to the somewhat more cynical ideals of my...more
As I read this book, I found myself measuring my current life against the ideals of my 18-year-old self. I felt pretty good about that analysis, which is somewhat comforting, as I'm not doing so well compared to the somewhat more cynical ideals of my...more
Reilly may have intended to talk to 21 year olds but his book should be purchased by everyone 45+. We all are reassessing the meaning of work and the purpose of our education these days. The old model of preparing for college, spending tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars attending school, and then settling into a career to make it work are dead. Although Reilly is addressing the concerns of young adults about to enter a broken system his message is also a beacon to the millions of disp...more
In "Shake the World", James Marshall Reilly, describes the personal stories of several individuals that achieved extreme success by unusual and often risky means. Some of the ideas expressed seem counter-intuitive at first such as the best person for the job might not be the person with the most education especially when innovation is essential. Using well know success stories, the author shows how ordinary people 'respond in an extraordinary way to ordinary events.' Often these people took huge...more
I started this book because I was hoping for some career inspiration. I found it to just skim the surface of many successful people's stories that I did not connect with (except in their ideals/philanthropy). His point is to be authentic and follow your passions and dreams and in this new technological world you can combine starting a company with doing good. I did not find the book much about how to practically create a life built on your dreams. I guess I am cynical since I have not been able...more
Many thanks to Goodreads First Reads for sending me this book!
In today's luke-warm (often cold, even freezing) economic waters, good education, solid grades, and determination can often land you exactly...nothing. So you have to reach higher, deeper, look broadly, creatively.
That's exactly what James Marshall Reilly presents to his readers in Shake The World - unusual, sometimes even risky, ways to pursue and achieve not only a career but a lifetime dream. The stories of many high achievers and...more
In today's luke-warm (often cold, even freezing) economic waters, good education, solid grades, and determination can often land you exactly...nothing. So you have to reach higher, deeper, look broadly, creatively.
That's exactly what James Marshall Reilly presents to his readers in Shake The World - unusual, sometimes even risky, ways to pursue and achieve not only a career but a lifetime dream. The stories of many high achievers and...more
I received Shake the World as an ARC and I have to say that I really enjoyed reading this book. However, I do agree with some of the previous comments, in that, at times the book seems to be geared toward a younger set—which is great—but I thought the author could have broadened his perspective just a bit to be more inclusive. Having said that, I still found the book to be interesting and thought-provoking and I took away some practical tips to apply in my own life. I felt inspired to do more. S...more
I was fortunate to win a copy of this book through the Goodreads giveaway.
This is a collection of interviews with young people who have found themselves extraordinary careers that line up with their dreams and value systems. The author guides the reader through how the business environment has radically changed with this current generation of workers. He discusses how one should be open to interning to get the required experience post college, should be willing to disrupt the current business en...more
This is a collection of interviews with young people who have found themselves extraordinary careers that line up with their dreams and value systems. The author guides the reader through how the business environment has radically changed with this current generation of workers. He discusses how one should be open to interning to get the required experience post college, should be willing to disrupt the current business en...more
I really enjoyed reading Shake the World. It was a great introduction to social entrepreneurship and I wished Reilly had an opportunity to explore the topic a bit more with each of the organizations profiled in the book. While I'm not Reilly's target demographic I came away inspired that the boundaries between business and philanthropy are being blurred and it's leading to many positive outcomes for people all over the world.
{I received this ARC as a part of the Goodreads Giveways promotion.}
I really don't know what to make of this book, as it is both informative and irritating. Starting with the introduction (in which the author establishes himself as oddly both name dropping and personally vague), it somehow sets a very arrogant tone for the entire book. The message is really interesting and could be very uplifting, but I just could not shake the feeling of being talked down to. I do think it would've read better...more
I really don't know what to make of this book, as it is both informative and irritating. Starting with the introduction (in which the author establishes himself as oddly both name dropping and personally vague), it somehow sets a very arrogant tone for the entire book. The message is really interesting and could be very uplifting, but I just could not shake the feeling of being talked down to. I do think it would've read better...more
This book is cutting edge, creative, and inspirational. Contains great stories about interesting people.
Dec 16, 2011
Nicki
marked it as to-read
Won through the Goodreads First Reads program! Excited to read! :)
Inspiring stories about entrepreneurs.
I received this book through the FirstReads program and am so glad that it came into my life. I am currently one of those people who is concerned with resume length and whether or not that necklace was appropriate to wear to my last interview, but because of this book I can look at my situation differently. I'm sending this book to a good friend of mine who is in a similar situation and I know that it will be greatly beneficial to her. How inspiring and insightful!
This is no ordinary self-help business or life changing book. This book is plush with insightful commentary, fascinating stories, vibrant energy, and a passion will ignite you, even if you weren't looking for one. James Marshall Reilly invokes a deep inner voice we all possess and plunges it to the surface yearning to work it's magic and shake up the world!
Received from Goodreads to review.
I got this book in a first reads giveaway, and I didn't really know what to expect. I'm a college student, and I LOVED this book. It took me a bit to get into it, but once I saw what he ( and those he interviewed) were saying, I was hooked. I'm not really sure what I want to do with my life, and this book gave me a new perspective on that, which I am very grateful for.
Excellent read!
Excellent read!
Odd style, slightly rambling but good ideas and content
Lots and lots of waffle
Life changing. Definitely directed to college students and recent graduates, but offers great lessons to be learned from anyone at any stage in life.
Pleasantly surprised. A little heavy on the similes and metaphors though.
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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James Marshall Reilly is an entrepreneur and journalist who set out on a mission to find out exactly how the most successful of this generation—top business leaders, ideators, humanitarians and social entrepreneurs—have defined and achieved success. And what he discovered is that we have landed in a new place not only in terms of generational expectations and new technology, but in terms of educat...more
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