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April 21st 2009
by Doubleday Business
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Hardcover, 160 pages
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0385526555
(isbn13: 9780385526555)
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The authors of the national bestseller THE POWER OF NICE once again tackle conventional wisdom with a provocative and counterintuitive book about the
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"The Power of Small," written by two advertising executives, used a lot of business anecdotes to convey the idea that little details can make or break you.
I found the part about niche marketing to be pretty inspiring because it talked about people who basically came up with a cool idea and made some money by starting small businesses doing the things they love (i.e. making greeting cards featuring Stella the dog or creating a line of decorations for Crocs).
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I found the part about niche marketing to be pretty inspiring because it talked about people who basically came up with a cool idea and made some money by starting small businesses doing the things they love (i.e. making greeting cards featuring Stella the dog or creating a line of decorations for Crocs).
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Read in August, 2009
You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things. Emily Dickinson
Dog poop girl p.14
Robin offering Linda her half of the muffin
Punch holes on electrol ballot so close- 2000 election
Scott Frimple offering to help admiral spontaneously.
Become a mini-tasker
Appreciate the little things
Make small impressions
Power of small talk with Mueller and Schmidts in Nazi Germany
When complet...more
Dog poop girl p.14
Robin offering Linda her half of the muffin
Punch holes on electrol ballot so close- 2000 election
Scott Frimple offering to help admiral spontaneously.
Become a mini-tasker
Appreciate the little things
Make small impressions
Power of small talk with Mueller and Schmidts in Nazi Germany
When complet...more
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Read in May, 2009
The Power of Small reminded me a lot of John Miller's QBQ series. I haven't read the previous book, The Power of Nice, but I would imagine the message is much the same. All in all, Thaler and Koval are sending the message that just one small action in your life can have momentous or serendipitous consequences. By taking a moment to thank someone for a job interview, you could be setting yourself up to be chosen over a more qualified candidate. Or by escorting an old man to a room he's lookin...more
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Read in February, 2009
In their earlier book, The Power of Nice, the authors showed how simply being kind can transform a person's life, both business and personal. In The Power of Small, they emphasize the ways that a small extra step or attention to a seemingly minor detail can make a major impact. With plenty of stories to illustrate their points, this book is as entertaining as it is practical.
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Interesting little tidbits about how the small things do make a BIG differece, but a tiny part of me thought this this was very clever way of marketing the Kaplan Group and thier company, otherwise I probably would of given it the 4 stars it probably deserved.
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Read in May, 2009
This was one of those spur of the moment, picked off the shelf books. Without saying, this book is about motivation. The book really brings home why others are getting ahead and why you are not. It is the small decisions that could make huge impacts in our lives.
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Sep 13, 2009
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Read in September, 2009
Seemingly insignificant experiences that have changed people's lives in monumental ways. Each vignette is based on a do-able act of selflessness.
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Gives important tips on picking up on the needs or wants of others before they ask. Docked it a star for being repetitive.
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Good basic reminders about the importance of the little things in life. Now to go write some thank you notes!
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Read in October, 2009
Some good nuggets. A bit rambling and disorganized, but a worthwhile read.
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Read in September, 2009
pay attention-I've heard this before. But the small details matter and it serves me well to pay attention to that.
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Read in September, 2009
This is a good reminder book for thinking about the details of life and how what might seem insignificant to you, might create a life changing moment for you or someone else. This would be an excellent 'gift book' to a new graduate to put them onto the right path of thinking about detail and how something small can make a BIG difference in the work place or personal life. Can't wait for book club to review it and see what everyone else thought!
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Read in June, 2009
This book changed me. Simply, it convinced me to pay attention to a level of detail in life I hadn't considered before, and provided some convinced anecdotes to support its assertions.
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Read in January, 2010
A short motivational book which reminds the reader there is power in paying attention and saying thank-you. Good things to remember in the totality of life, not just when conducting business. An easy and quick read.
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make me want to read The Power of Nice by the same author
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