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Seth Godin: The Practice (2020, Portfolio) 4 stars

Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds …

Review of 'The Practice' on 'Storygraph'

3 stars

I do wish the scope of Mr. Godin's heart and its philosophy matched that of his ability to express it. I love what he says but often don't synch up with how he says it. Maybe this is preference. Maybe wiring. He measn so well and The Practice (I am two days in to trying) in a useful one. But in keeping with his message of "keep going, don't stop" maybe a sustained argument rather than a bound edition of 200 snippets, thoughts and anecdotes?

I don't know. It's working for him and I'm happy to report its working for me. Which ultimately is the point. As a reading experience though, I'd say apply the old AA philosophy of take what you like and leave the rest and the newer Seth Godin of whatevr you need to do to get started, pivot or make a real change to become your authentic creative self, do it. Even if it means picking up this book a page at a time, circling back, underlining, and not quite understanding how it all adds up. Don't stop.