Do Cool Sh*t
Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After
By: Miki Agrawal
Published: August 6, 2013
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
ISBN-10: 0062261533
ISBN-13: 978-0062261533
Publisher: HarperBusiness
"You have the courage, clarity, and confidence to become authentic, empowered, and actualized - the best version of yourself you could ever imagine", writes serial social entrepreneur Miki Agrawal, in her engaging and proven idea filled book Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After. The author describes both her journey and yours as a successful entrepreneur at any age or stage of your current career.
Miki Agrawal understands that the best way to share information and experiences is through the medium of story. Utilizing a breezy, narrative style, the author blends the details of her entrepreneurial career, with the necessary skills and strategies essential to success. Miki Agrawal began her career life much as most college grads do in theirs, but instead took what she considers the cool and exciting detour of starting her own business. Recognizing that entrepreneurship is not usually considered or recommended to young college graduates, Miki Agrawal fills that void with enthusiasm, real world tested techniques, and a book load of cool fun.
Miki Agrawal (photo left) recognizes that the first step for would be entrepreneurs is to find their real passion. With that concept established, the next step is to develop a business based on that love and excitement. With the nature of the business discovered, the author also presents ideas and tactics for raising money to transform the dream into a reality. Miki Agrawal also provides advice for a balance of work and life, finding time for romance, caring for the environment, and other good causes that improve the world.
Miki Agrawal covers the essential entrepreneurship topics, but does so with a fresh approach, different from the standard books on starting a business. The author considers the following topics:
* Finding your true passion
* finding business ideas that work with your passion
* Connecting with people to raise money
* Getting the business operating quickly
* Finding free publicity through the media
* Locating the ideal business partner
* Doing good in the world as part of the business
* Enjoying life along with loving the business
* Giving back to the community
For me, the power of the book is how Miki Agrawal combines a passionate introduction to entrepreneurship as a career choice, with the practical skills and techniques to transform that excitement into a successful business. Unlike many entrepreneurial journey style books, the author combines the power of story with useful takeaways that can be applied immediately to any start-up venture. The business operational tips are conveniently placed in contrasting boxes for easy reference at any time.
Miki Agrawal also provides healthy helpings of encouragement to would be business owners as she shares her own ups and downs in the business world. She also provides the additional dimension of finding time for romance, for travel, and for living a life outside of the business. All too often, this life and work balance is ignored in books on entrepreneurship. The book presents the added value of giving back to the community and caring for people and the planet.
I highly recommend the enjoyable and informative book Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After by Miki Agrawal, to any recent graduates, young professional people, and any would be entrepreneurs seeking a clear and concise guide to starting and operating their own business. This book provides the encouragement for you to take the courageous step toward owning your own company; and loving every minute of the entrepreneurial journey.
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