Getting There: A Book of Mentors

De: Gillian Zoe Segal

Narrado por: Jorjeana Marie, Rene Ruiz, Alex Hyde-White

Duración: 7 h y 44 m

Resumen del Editor

The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting There, 30 leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to life in general. Getting There is for everyone - from students contemplating their futures to the vast majority of us facing challenges or seeking to reach our potential.

©2015 Gillian Zoe Segal (P)2017 Novel Audio Inc.

Good book but one narrator sounded a bit nasally

Good book and variety, shared some useful reminders but I was expecting more substance and a step by step guide. Loved the variety of fields, helped me realize the various ways of defining success.

The BEST Book I have Listened to so far on Audible

An absolutely amazing book! Seeing all of the different perspectives and stories with similar core values and recommendations on what it takes to be successful made me astonished with this book. There are so many life lessons and advice that I wish would never end. The narrations were amazing, and the entire book was interesting, from the first seconds about the author until the last individual at the end. Do yourself the favor and listen to this book!

love hearing from the greats...

favorite part was hearing each person's pearls of wisdom. very inspiring especially if you are trying to be great...

Must read for young entrepreneurs

loved the content behind the book and the narrators were amazing! This book was a good read.

excellent narration, great autobiographies.

great for running in the mornings or commuting. always looked forward to the chapters here.

If you need inspiration and clear view

When I used to read articles about great businesses, world-shaping inventions, tremendous achievements, and so forth, I would picture super-successful lucky people who were born with magnificent wealth, supportive families, myriads of connections, and a guarantee of admission to an Ivy League college.

I always wondered about the early vision and mission of those lucky, successful people.

Upon gaining my own life experience, I came to realize that what I imagined in my youth was the total opposite of reality.

Instead, the path to success is one of self-doubt, brutal self-examination, and multiple mistakes along the way—but also one of constant perseverance.

I was completely immersed in Getting There: A Book of Mentors and the author’s ability to portray the pathway of important people of our time through the art of interview. It’s such a hopeful book for readers at any stage of life, but especially for those who are searching for their own path.

Most memorable were the stories of Warren Buffet, with included the life philosophy and wisdom of his father; the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books; and the fashion model with the socks! These are emotional, human descriptions with practical tips at the end of each chapter.

These rich people are way cooler than I expected.

What made the experience of listening to Getting There: A Book of Mentors the most enjoyable?

I liked that there were a few different voice actors in this one. One of the male actors in particular was really great, but I don't know which one.

What did you like best about this story?

It feels kind of cheesy to say, but this book was actually super motivational. I listened to it on my way to work and by the time I got there, I felt ready to give it my all. I'm impressed that the author was able to get interviews with all of these people

Which scene was your favorite?

The creator of Mad Men guy said some great stuff...I had to look up this line again, but it really stuck with me: "A great idea is worthless; execution is everything. It doesn't matter if you invented Star Wars before Star Wars existed."

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I always knew Anderson Cooper was smart and handsome, but I had no idea how much of a BADASS he is. Wow, he's been through a lot and taken a lot of risks to get where he is, which I really respect. CRUSH SOLIDIFIED. And Warren Buffet used to literally throw up if he had to do any public speaking?! lol Love it! Made me feel like I'm not completely lost and still have time to "Get There" too.

Pretty good!

What made the experience of listening to Getting There: A Book of Mentors the most enjoyable?

I liked the male narrator. Also, learning some of the back stories of famous people was cool.

What other book might you compare Getting There: A Book of Mentors to and why?

I don't read a lot of personal development books...seems like it's probably similar to some of those.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

There were no characters, just real people.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It had short chapters, so it was good to listen to in quick shifts.

Any additional comments?

I got this for free in exchange for an honest review.

Eye Opening

Makes your realize that people who have achieved great things struggle like everyone else. Very humbling.

A book of insight

I suggest listening to this book with an ongoing document to take notes. Several thoughts will come to mind and don't let then slip away. It is a very good book!