The art of being unmistakable pdf

Focus on being different instead of being better. And don't sacrifice the things that make you stand out for the sake of conformity. Dec 07, Doran Barton rated it really liked it. I took my daughter to the hospital today so she could get an medicine infusion that she needs every eight weeks because of a chronic condition.

These infusion sessions usually last about three hours of so, so I decided to read something while I waited. I had heard a little about it from the ravings of Glenn Beck on his radio show. Apparently, Glenn was so impressed with Rao's book which Glenn ju I took my daughter to the hospital today so she could get an medicine infusion that she needs every eight weeks because of a chronic condition.

Apparently, Glenn was so impressed with Rao's book which Glenn just accidentally stumbled upon he had him on his TV show. I'm sure Rao is enjoying lots of success as a result of this entirely unexpected publicity. I found Rao's book to be insightful and inspiring. I hope his next book takes the concepts established in this small piece and explores them further so that it can be a more substantial piece.

I read "The Art of Being Unmistakable" in less than two hours, so it's definitely a quick read. Why not give a five star review? Because I'm stingy with my five-star accolades. And I felt Rao's book suffered from one flaw: He's single and, as far as I can tell, childless. I think his perspective on life would change somewhat if he was married and had spent some time in the role of a parent.

There's a lot more pressure upon you when you're supporting a family to get into a position of relative success and then take what life gives you. I think Rao's suggestions are still entirely relevant for those of us who live the family life. For reasons that should be obvious, I can't decide I dislike my job and go spend all my time fishing while I ponder what I really want to do with my life.

While that's an overgeneralization of Rao's prescription, I think it just requires some tweaks to stay true to your responsibilities while still growing into a person that Rao would call "being unmistakable.

Oct 27, Alex Taylor rated it it was amazing. If I want to do interesting work, take risks, and see what I am really made of, I have to be willing to use a compass instead of a map. The day I ditched the map for the compass is the day I walked off the edge of the Earth, and my work became an experience that only I can create for people. Every time I have been given a map, I have gotten lost. The map was based on where somebody else wanted me to end up.

By following the map, at best I will become a pale imitation of the person who drew the m If I want to do interesting work, take risks, and see what I am really made of, I have to be willing to use a compass instead of a map.

By following the map, at best I will become a pale imitation of the person who drew the map. Dec 19, Aaron Davis rated it really liked it. It's the opportunity for a performance where you leave your heart on the stage.

Spanning only double spaced pages, it's not tough to finish. Rao puts together a great collection of thought provoking essays to challenge the creative in you to put aside all of your ego driven ideas and just create.

The only reason I gave it four stars is because he used the "BS" p "This is the opportunity to tattoo your soul print across the hearts and minds of humanity. The only reason I gave it four stars is because he used the "BS" phrase too much. It wasn't really that necessary.

Feb 20, Laura J Tong rated it really liked it. Definitely a good read Srinivas has done a great job of putting his view across and managed to entertain and keep me turning the pages too. I couldn't agree more with his underlying idea. He definitely delivered on all that he promised the book would be. Only left off one star due to there being some statements that weren't backed up and therefore left me doubting or less than convinced.

Overall a really good read that prompted lots of enjoyable discussion with my hubby - both recommend this as Definitely a good read Srinivas has done a great job of putting his view across and managed to entertain and keep me turning the pages too. Overall a really good read that prompted lots of enjoyable discussion with my hubby - both recommend this as eminently read-worthy. Nov 05, Adil Najmuddin rated it it was ok. But it is largely the same advice you'd get from a other 'be true to yourself', lifestyle design books, a common trend since 4HWW, except isn't nearly as good.

Read if you want, but for better alternatives, you may want to try authors like James Altucher, Seth Godin, or Chris Guillebeau. Nov 08, Annie rated it did not like it. This book is nothing but a bunch of blog posts. There is no progression from one point to another; he just repeats himself over and over and adds quotes, mostly by people I've never heard of. I think they must be friends of his; he quotes the same three people over and over.

I did pick up one good idea from him: Make a dent in the universe. I've been pondering it ever since. But I'm not sure its worth the price I paid for the whole book. View 1 comment. Feb 12, Mighty Rasing rated it really liked it Shelves: It's a good book that shows us that one's career or calling isn't about having a road map, it's about having a compass to guide your exploration in this vast unexplored life.

It's insightful and uplifting. Jan 02, Sridhar rated it it was amazing. This book lives up to the title. In our life we always make choices and decisions based on what the society expects out of us and seldom what we really want to do. Srinivas shares his own life experiences with honesty which I am sure will help readers to redefine the metrics by which we define success. May 28, bryan s arnold rated it it was amazing. And this book is no exception. Quick read with plenty of substance.

I recommend it highly. Jun 23, Olga Kark rated it it was ok Shelves: non-fiction. There are ideas definitely worth sharing, but it's not a sterling book. It's more like notes with potential. It obvious that author loves his life, enjoys it and doesn't want to spent time on polishing what is already written.

Interesting thoughts. More of a millennial type reading. We cannot help ourselves. Some of us even read them. We were raised on the idea of working hard, setting goals, and we could achieve whatever we wanted. When one is young and eager, these are the kinds of encouragements that keep us persevering.

So even when one comes to a point in one's life where success has either arrived or has eluded us, we still enjoy such books. Let's face it, they are positive and sometimes they provide an antidote to all the downers that surround us. He had self-published his book on Amazon, and merely the back story of this venture was enough to send me off to download the book.

This is not your father's self-help book. Some of his advice contradicts conventional wisdom but most of it reflects his own version of common sense.

For example, his main theme is not to try to emulate others but rather to set off on your own course, follow your own compass rather than a map. That contrasts markedly with the school of thought which suggests that one find a role model, figure out what he or she did that made him successful and follow suit.

Rao had had a career in Silicon Valley and claims that he was not a very good employee and that he had been fired several times.

It may be that his entrepreneurial tendencies got in the way of playing the role of corporate toady. He wept when he was dismissed from his last job and went surfing for a few years while he figured out where he wanted to go with his life. True success is playing by your own rules, creating work that no one can replicate. You might be doing okay by normal standards, but you still feel restless, bored, and limited.

Srinivas Rao gets it. Sick of struggling to keep his head above water, Srinivas quit his job and took to the waves, pursuing his dream of learning to surf. Srinivas Rao is a top branding and creativity virtual keynote speaker, host of the podcast The Unmistakable Creative, and the bestselling author of The Art of Being Unmistakable.

He has also worked with corporations like Citibank, Meredith Corporation, and Bayer. Speaking Fee. In a noisy world, standing out in a sea of noise is essential for every brand, business or creator. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. The Art of Being Unmistakable book. We drop off our opinions, vulnerabilities, and inner misfits at the entrance along with our faux fur coats. Stripping off our layers feels safe.

The no-bullshit approach to life is one that allows you to take risks, speak your truth and work on projects you actually care about. Have you heard? The gatekeepers — you know, the ones that hold the key to your imminent future — are going extinct.

This is good news for some of you … and bad news for others. It turns out many of us like the idea of being chosen. I certainly do.