Never Eat Alone

And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

De: Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz

Narrado por: Richard Harries

Keith Ferrazzi is a master networker who claims his secret is merely reaching out to other people. And what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships, so that everyone wins. In Never Eat Alone, Ferrazzi presents the specific steps and mindset he uses to connect with the thousands of individuals in his Rolodex.

Ferrazzi's form of connecting to people is based on generosity, helping friends connect with other friends. He distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude, desperate glad-handling usually associated with "networking". In the course of the book, Ferrazzi outlines the timeless strategies shared by the world's most connected individuals, from Katherine Graham to Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan to the Dalai Lama.

Chock full of specific advice on handling rejection, getting past gatekeepers and more, Never Eat Alone is destined to take its place as an inspirational classic.

©2005 Keith Ferrazzi (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[A] useful volume....His clear and well-articulated steps for getting access, getting close and staying close make for a substantial leg up." (Publishers Weekly)
"Ferrazzi presents a whirlwind of ideas to widen your circle of contacts that goes way beyond the usual stale concepts of 'networking'." (Booklist)

3.5 Stars - while it's a good book, I've certainly listen to better.

this book had been referenced in enough other books that I expected more than I got.

Though it probably wasn't his intent. I can see why I get randomly spammed on LinkedIn.

His complete approach seems very effective, ethical and respectful.

Unfortunately, I think people take only the easy parts and apply it such that it's immediately transactional instead of relationship building as the author intended.

honestly some of his ideas are either dated or completely debunked 19 years later when I listened to this book.

It's worth listening to for some very specific ways to build relationships, especially with those you don't know, or to deepen the ones you do know.

All that's said,vI honestly think it wasn't that great. It had a tone of overconfidence that comes with people who have been successful doing what they're doing rather than understanding whether it would be more universally applicable.

well, I think most or all of it could be applied. It needs to be updated by the author & / or reworked by the reader.

So it's less useful than other books that are timeless because The authors had a better understanding of human psychology and behavior.

Certain parts seemed very much to be generating public image which isn't especially authentic.

Motivated to Reconnect

Would you consider the audio edition of Never Eat Alone to be better than the print version?

I never read the print version but I'm going to buy the book because I like the information.

What did you like best about this story?

It reminded me how easy networking can be and how we do it on a daily basis without even trying.

Which scene was your favorite?

N/A

What did you learn from Never Eat Alone that you would use in your daily life?

I'm going to make an effort to truly use the linkedin contacts I have. The book reminded me that just because you know the names of people doesn't mean you know them.

Any additional comments?

Good listen, reminds you that everyone is important and everyone knows somebody.

This book is game changer.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you apply the lessons learned in this book, your life, and career will never be the same.

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

It was too long to listen to in one sitting, but I put it on as soon as possible.

A bit too full of himself

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

There was limited value.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

There were some tips that motivated me to be more of a

Could you see Never Eat Alone being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No.

Loved it!

This was very interesting. I really enjoyed the stories from his life. Two thumbs up. 👍🏾 👍🏾

Excellent

This is one of the best networking/business success books I have ever read. Ferrazzi surpasses McKay’s “Dig Your Well before Your Thirsty” which I recommend as a primer to this book. The advice early in the book about success in today’s business world being about cooperation not confrontation is spot on. Very detailed right down to advice on how to host a successful dinner party.

Better When Young, But Never Too Late

This book fits in my top 20. I wish I would have read (listened) to it when it came out. Lots of good nuggets...right up to a new work-life balance.

Best

I'm really surprised by the previous reviewers' comments. Granted, the author does like to mention his accomplishments but most authors of How-To books do so in order to give credibility to their advice. His main message is that most people in our culture value a sense of individuality that eventually leads to isolation, loneliness, and a lack of personal fulfillment. This book is an attempt to inspire you to connect to and develop your community by following your passion, helping others, and making connections among the people you know. In turn, your community will want to see you develop and be successful. I just wish I would have 'read' this book sooner.

Good book/terrible narrator

I heard the author on Dr. Oz's radio show. He was humble, intelligent, witty, and had much gratitude for his life and all the people he's met along the way. He had a genuine sense of wanting to make a difference in his life. I was drawn to his book because of the interview.
However, I was shocked when I heard the narrator. His pace was unbelievable slow, the pauses unbearable. It was almost like he was reading in such a way to help non-english speakers understand english. The inflections were moronic almost like a bad actor trying to do Shakespeare. I agree with the other reviewers that he comes across as self-absorbed. I couldn't stay with it - my mind kept drifting off.
It's too bad Keith Ferrazzi couldn't have narrated it himself because this narrator really does a disservice to this book.

Inspiring!

Sometimes you read or hear a book that just makes so much sense. This is one of those books. A pleasure to listen to and truly inspiring.