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The Think Big Manifesto: Think You Can't Change Your Life (and the World?) Think Again.
Think Bigger. About Who You Are. And What You Offer the World.
Stand for something before someone stands on you. Revolt against the play-it-safe, don't disturb the peace, cynical and silenced society that, more often than not, buries big thoughts.
Michael Port, bestselling author and creator of ThinkBigRevolution.com, knows it's not always easy to think big. But big thinking must happen now; today, tomorrow, and forevermore.
At this very moment, you are the change you want to see in the world--should you choose to accept personal responsibility. Devour every word of The Think Big Manifesto. It is the handbook to your personal revolution.
You are more than you know. And you can do more with less than you think...
Unhook from the guru track Learn how to be comfortable with discomfort
Join people doing powerful things
Be one of the big thinkers that others rave about
This book, and life, is not a conceptual, theoretical experiment in how to do big things. No, this is just what you need if you're on, or want to be on, the path to doing big things and are willing to invest in your future.
Join or incite a worldwide revolution that inspires others to follow. All it takes is one big thought and the revolution is unleashed. One thought, one person at a time, quickly followed by another--soon big thinking becomes the norm. Your big thoughts enable you to achieve greatness, be remarkable, and create a better world.
Are you a member of the Think Big Revolution? If so, this is your Manifesto.
Stand for something before someone stands on you. Revolt against the play-it-safe, don't disturb the peace, cynical and silenced society that, more often than not, buries big thoughts.
Michael Port, bestselling author and creator of ThinkBigRevolution.com, knows it's not always easy to think big. But big thinking must happen now; today, tomorrow, and forevermore.
At this very moment, you are the change you want to see in the world--should you choose to accept personal responsibility. Devour every word of The Think Big Manifesto. It is the handbook to your personal revolution.
You are more than you know. And you can do more with less than you think...
Unhook from the guru track Learn how to be comfortable with discomfort
Join people doing powerful things
Be one of the big thinkers that others rave about
This book, and life, is not a conceptual, theoretical experiment in how to do big things. No, this is just what you need if you're on, or want to be on, the path to doing big things and are willing to invest in your future.
Join or incite a worldwide revolution that inspires others to follow. All it takes is one big thought and the revolution is unleashed. One thought, one person at a time, quickly followed by another--soon big thinking becomes the norm. Your big thoughts enable you to achieve greatness, be remarkable, and create a better world.
Are you a member of the Think Big Revolution? If so, this is your Manifesto.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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October 19, 2011
This would be a good book to read if you're 16. Imagine if Mr. Rogers had a big ego ("I just made that word up! It's not a real word! That's what we call a 'neologism'. Do you know what a neologism is?") There were a few nice cheerleadery pick-me-ups, so if you don't mind divorcing yourself from reality and there's a tedious weekend ahead, dive right in.
July 18, 2009
I should preface this by saying that I've taken one of Michael Port's workshops and have already drawn inspiration from his message of organizing your work life around your core principles, so when this book takes things to the logical next step, substituting "life" for "work life," I'm pretty much there. It's a slim volume, and the message is "fast and dense," as the old cyberpunks would've put it -- like Seth Godin, Michael's trying to pack a lot into a small container.
And now I'll boil it down even more: Michael's basically talking about recognizing what you stand for, then building your professional and personal life around those values, and doing your best to make sure that every step you take is a step towards putting your values into action. And knowing that when you start doing, as opposed to planning to do, you can make a huge difference.
And now I'll boil it down even more: Michael's basically talking about recognizing what you stand for, then building your professional and personal life around those values, and doing your best to make sure that every step you take is a step towards putting your values into action. And knowing that when you start doing, as opposed to planning to do, you can make a huge difference.
September 24, 2014
Sometimes, you need a pep talk. I like that this one did not rely on sports metaphors (largely because in sporting events, for one to win, someone else must lose, which is not the case in personal goal striving) and did involve consideration of the effects on those around you. Personal fear of failure is what needs to be overcome and what is the focus here.
June 15, 2018
Book is more of a pep talk about your life but sometimes that is the right medicine.
February 18, 2020
Inspiration, surround yourself with other inspiration
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May 19, 2022Ultra iterative and just abstract
February 4, 2011
I’ve been a Michael Port fan, recommending his previous books to others, however I struggled to get through The Think Big Manifesto, and did not enjoy it.
Port admits he’s gone out on a limb with this book, trying something different from his previous writing, and while I admire the effort, I don’t think his publishing team served him well in releasing this without more revision to improve it. It’s written as an essay and conversation, and wanders without better manifesto structure, too often falling in the trap of preachiness even though Port has tried to balance it with others’ success stories. Since it’s so easy to keep on my Kindle I may refer back to The Think Big Manifesto within the hope it will appeal better when I more purposely resource it, however it doesn’t read well as a new book you pick up with the expectation of simply looking for something good to read, hoping it will wow and inspire you.
Early in the book Port tries to connect the reader to the web-based community he has established in the hope there will be a “Think Big Revolution” and I found it very off-putting, even as someone very familiar and comfortable with the ‘virtual bonding’ tribes can benefit from. It seemed to be a thinly disguised sales pitch, especially since you have to actually sign up to read into the website: I wanted Port to be more interested in me as an individual reader and potential Big Thinker.
All this said, I do intend to look for a printed edition the next time I go to the bookstore, for I wonder if that would make some difference to me, being able to use The Think Big Manifesto as more of a write in journal I use for guidance with a certain project. However the effort is to optimize the investment I’ve already made by pushing myself to read it all, and I won’t recommend this to others when there are so many other choices and conversations to be had.
Port admits he’s gone out on a limb with this book, trying something different from his previous writing, and while I admire the effort, I don’t think his publishing team served him well in releasing this without more revision to improve it. It’s written as an essay and conversation, and wanders without better manifesto structure, too often falling in the trap of preachiness even though Port has tried to balance it with others’ success stories. Since it’s so easy to keep on my Kindle I may refer back to The Think Big Manifesto within the hope it will appeal better when I more purposely resource it, however it doesn’t read well as a new book you pick up with the expectation of simply looking for something good to read, hoping it will wow and inspire you.
Early in the book Port tries to connect the reader to the web-based community he has established in the hope there will be a “Think Big Revolution” and I found it very off-putting, even as someone very familiar and comfortable with the ‘virtual bonding’ tribes can benefit from. It seemed to be a thinly disguised sales pitch, especially since you have to actually sign up to read into the website: I wanted Port to be more interested in me as an individual reader and potential Big Thinker.
All this said, I do intend to look for a printed edition the next time I go to the bookstore, for I wonder if that would make some difference to me, being able to use The Think Big Manifesto as more of a write in journal I use for guidance with a certain project. However the effort is to optimize the investment I’ve already made by pushing myself to read it all, and I won’t recommend this to others when there are so many other choices and conversations to be had.
December 28, 2023
This book was 'ok';...truthfully I've read better on the genre, the only thing I liked about it is compared to other 'think big' books ive read, it was nice to see a broad example of case studies of people who have 'thought big' not just in a financial or business sense, but even small life obstacles like taking on corporations to protect their beloved surroundings from being changed etc, was kinda different
hence the 3 stars...was really borderline, i was gonna give it 2, but credit where its due, sometimes reading a book like this is an important reminder and booster for the mind on the subject, we go hungry every day as we do we forget, so always important to have our 'mental' food I guess
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hence the 3 stars...was really borderline, i was gonna give it 2, but credit where its due, sometimes reading a book like this is an important reminder and booster for the mind on the subject, we go hungry every day as we do we forget, so always important to have our 'mental' food I guess
To Our Continued Success!
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P.P.S 😅 - You probably noticed from my profile that I’ve reviewed a LOT of books over the years now - if you love seeking knowledge like me I’d love to connect with you further as a like minded person (send me a friend invite! 😀) - Also if you are curious - here is my preferred and recommended resource for seeking timeless wisdom - Check it out via the website invite link below 👇🏼 (You’ll be able to claim some awesome books for free 📚)
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October 11, 2009
Michael Port is a kind of life coach for entrepreneurs. He seems to have a genuine desire to help people break through the self-imposed barriers that holds them back from reaching their full potential. But this book just doesn't offer much of value. It is a very small book (thankfully!) but could be made much smaller without loss of useful content. In fact, if you see the book on the shelf, open it to page 164 and read the remaining 3 pages of the book: there you will find everything the book has to say.
July 24, 2013
Unexpectedly refreshing. I thought it was going to be more business related since that is how I was introduced to Michael Port but it was so much more than that. If you're looking for a swift kick in the a$$ to get your life going in the direction you would like it to go - without excuses - and in a BIG way - read this book. I also like that it is small, cleverly put together, super easy to read (lots of stories) and leaves you with specific affirmations you can use to keep you on track. Thanks Michael!
January 12, 2010
Possibly the worst book I have ever read. This book is short and in large type, but I could not get through half of it without giving up and I rarely give up on books. If I could count the variation of instances of 'think big' 'think small' 'big thinking' etc it would probably total 20% of the words in the book. Overhyped and underperformed.
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January 29, 2014I think at most times in my life, I would find this book inspirational, but right now, it's just blah blah blah. I loved Book Yourself Solid, and I'm really enjoying the weekly Think Big Spreecasts on the author's website--those are totally inspirational.
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August 23, 2009this is great stuff, just putting the cherry on top of what I already know
December 22, 2009
The basic idea is solid, but it is just that, a basic idea, reiterated ad nauseum, with too much abstraction.
December 29, 2012
Borderline wishy washy “rah rah” speech, however a good book for the occasional mental “pick me up”. Really only starts becoming interesting from around half way through.
March 29, 2013
An optional-read book on career management and development.
May 24, 2013
For the days you are thinking small and letting others get you down. Read this book and you will be back on track! Thank you Michael Port.
March 10, 2015
short. liked the question what would you be unable to give up. like the idea of the online community. gave me drive to try something I wouldn't have thought of otherwise. a bit too manifesto-y
July 23, 2016
Short and Powerful. A fist pumping, high-fiving read. Great Pep talk just to listen for a few minutes.
January 7, 2010
skip it after chapter 3.
chapters 4 through end: repeat repeat repeat!
chapters 4 through end: repeat repeat repeat!
January 14, 2013
Perhaps not the greatest book but I loved the concept and got a lot out of it.
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