Collected here for the first time are eight years of his very best blog posts, magazine columns, and e-books. Small is the New Big offers ideas and stories that can change how you work, what you buy, and how you see the world.
It's an entertaining snapshot of Godin's fiercely original brain. Who else would argue that Fluffernutter was a brilliant business model? That we need a service that charges to send e-mail? That you can learn more about design at Hershey Park than at an Apple store, and more about marketing at summer camp than at b-school?
All of these riffs add up to a few essential themes:
©2006 Seth Godin; (P)2006 HighBridge Company
"[Godin] presents a collection of essays that are thoughtful and wise." (Booklist)
"This compilation from the marketing guru's popular blog showcases the spontaneous energy that makes his voice stand out so boldly." (Publishers Weekly)
"some god some bad"
I would say this is 20% excellent points, 30% interesting opinions that I do not necessarily agree with and 50% tedious trivialities.
"Old is the new new?"
I love Seth's work, but if you're looking for new material, this isn't it. Rather it's a collection of blogs that have previously been published. I really didn't enjoy this book as much as previous ones.
"it's ok"
maybe a little better than ok, but not all that. Somewhat inspirational, some very good points. It does have content scattered throughout. Better for you than listening to the radio. Not as clear cut as Seth Godins other books, but still informational.
GD
"Required for Seth Godin's fans"
If you like Seth Godin's book, this is an audiobook you will enjoy. Mind you: there is no theme or central idea. This seems like simply a compillation of popular blog post read by Seth. Good content, just not extraordinary
"Insightful enjoyment"
I am a Seth Godin fan, and regularly read his blog. This collection of essays is excellent and well suited to audio. If you enjoy hearing disruptive ideas and then trying to apply them to your business -- you will like this book
"Great nuggets"
I don't agree with everything Seth puts out in this book but I do agree with about 90% of his ideas and strategies for building a better business. Most of it's common sense advice that most people just overlook. Some of it is a re-hashing from his other books and some of it relies on you needing to have read Purple Cow. All in all a higghly entertaining and insightful listen. I recommend it to any budding entrepreneur or someone who's is at all interested in changging their lot in life.
"Fresh Thinking"
A great book for expanding the way you look at your life and running a business.
"It's not the content but the reader"
This selection is an example of an small topic made too long and the reader was poor. The tone of voice ruined the whole experience. Folks, there is a better way to spend your time.
"I found Godin!"
I'd say 9/10 rubber chickens just because I want room to move if I find something more amazing.
It was easy to understand, it made sense and made me take a new look at what I thought.
I like it. The Audio book read by the author personalizes the experience and when you watch a video with Seth in (and you will after this) that whole brain science think kicks in and it just flows nicely.
In the old days you would try to think outside the box, but in "small is the new big", Seth Godin pokes the box with a big stick!
I resisted reading Purple Cow because I didn't get the concept at the time, now I think I may go back and read it. This audio book converted me into being a fan of Seth's (ok I'm cheap) but seriously I like the ideas, I like "rifting" and I like the concept of "Poking the box". (If you're Australia it's not what you think!)
"Seth Makes Professional Books Tolerable"
Seth Godin again makes a compelling business book while offering some entertainment and irony. Keep 'em coming.