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Different people motivate in different ways. At first I thought Gary V was too "in-your-face" for me as I tend to be more of a relaxed guy. After a few episodes of WLTV I realized that Gary was simply being Gary. He is excited... all the time. It doesn't take long to notice that this excitement is actually how Gary shows passion for what he loves. You can see this passion in his Wine Library TV episodes, his keynote speeches (or Q&A sessions) and his book Crush It. The book is a quick read and is focused on how you can and should be doing what you are passionate about - no excuses. Gary V tells you why social media and the internet in general make it easier than ever to build your… Read more
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I have been in the graphic design industry for the past 10 years and although fully trained in the field I still find myself asking questions that were never addressed while studying. Because of these nagging questions I have set out to find relevant titles that will provide me with the answers that I needed. One aspect of design that I have always been obsessed with is typography. So much work goes into the design of a font. I enjoy paying attention to the little quirks that make fonts different from one another. This book was an absolute blast for me to read for that very reason. With just enough type background for me to appreciate where type came from the book was written with many… Read more
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Playing With Fire was a fairly easy read for me. I have always been a fan of Gordon Ramsay the person (not just Gordon Ramsay the Chef) and when I read the back cover of the book it was exactly what I was looking for. This was not a book of recipes and cooking techniques showcasing his incredible cooking abilities, this was penned as a look into the incredible business built around the 'Gordon Ramsay' name. The pages flew by as I carefully followed the quick rise of a very hard working perfectionist who has an ability above many others to surround himself with the right people for the job time and time again. Tidbits of information about his upbringing and his current family life tell… Read more
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