Think Remarkable by Guy Kawasaki & Madisun Nuismer Summary
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Guy Kawasaki's "Think Remarkable" distills 40 years of wisdom from Apple, Google, and 225+ podcast interviews with luminaries like Jane Goodall. What surprising trait connects remarkable people? Not genius - but grit, grace, and the audacity to make a difference.
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When Different Isn't Different Enough
Picture Jane Goodall, the woman who revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees, taking time from her impossibly packed schedule to write a foreword for a business book. What would compel her to do this? The answer lies in a fundamental shift happening in how we define success. For decades, we've been told to "think different"-a phrase that once saved Apple from bankruptcy. But here's the uncomfortable truth: different isn't enough anymore. You can be different and still be forgotten. You can be unique and still be irrelevant. What the world needs now are people who are remarkable-not in the sense of wealth accumulation or social media followers, but in their capacity to make meaningful differences while embodying empathy, honesty, and compassion. This isn't motivational fluff. It's a practical framework built from hundreds of conversations with extraordinary individuals who've actually done it, from Olympic athletes to activists who changed laws from prison cells. The question isn't whether you can become remarkable. It's whether you're willing to start.
The Metamorphosis Begins With Belief and Vulnerability
Planting Acorns and Building Connections
From Dreaming to Doing
Making Ideas Real Through Action and Partnership
Leading Through Grace and Building Remarkable Teams
Your Remarkable Life Starts Now
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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