The Icarus Deception

How High Will You Fly?

By: Seth Godin

Narrated by: Seth Godin

Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

What are you afraid of?

The old rules: Play it safe. Stay in your comfort zone. Find an institution, a job, a set of rules to stick to. Keep your head down. Don't fly too close to the sun.

The new truth: It's better to be sorry than safe. You need to fly higher than ever.

In his bravest and most challenging book yet, Seth Godin shows how we can thrive in an economy that rewards art, not compliance. He explains why true innovators focus on trust, remarkability, leadership, and stories that spread. And he makes a passionate argument for why you should be treating your work as art.

Art is not a gene or a specific talent. It's an attitude, available to anyone who has a vision that others don't, and the guts to do something about it. Steve Jobs was an artist. So were Henry Ford and Martin Luther King, Jr. To work like an artist means investing in the things that scale: creativity, emotional labor, and grit. The path of the artist isn't for the faint of heart - but Godin shows why it's your only chance to stand up, stand out, and make a difference.

The time to seize new ground and work without a map is now. So what are you going to do?

©2012 Seth Godin (P)2012 Random House Audio

Expunging My Fears and Anxieties

The Icarus Deception removed my fears and anxieties. Now, I am able to pursue and develop my internal artist regardless of the outcomes.

Inspiring ideas read by the author himself

What made the experience of listening to The Icarus Deception the most enjoyable?

The concepts were profound and motivating, and hearing them from the man himself made the experience seem special.

What about Seth Godin’s performance did you like?

Clear and pleasant voice, as well as his carefully tempered passion.

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

Seth said something like "I'm trying to get under your skin" to compel listeners to get off their butts and create art. At that moment, I realized he had achieved his goal.

Any additional comments?

This is an important book for anyone who dreams of quitting their day job and living their own life. Thanks Seth!

This is the book book started me blogging

Seth Godin knows how to make you reflect on your situation and think of strategies to help you achieve your next art project. And for that, I thank him.

SETH IS AWESOME.

I love all of Seths books and have read or listened to a few of them more than once, and I hate reading.

This book is the definition of remarkable

I have listened to this audiobook more than a dozen times - and I will probably listen to it a dozen times more. Each time I take a different insight from it. It inspires me, it encourages me to create, to give and to share. And each time I offer the opportunity of someone I know to have the same experience I do. If you are considering a great audiobook, give a couple of hours of your time to listen to this one. It might change your life, as it changed mine. Thank you for reading this review.

Common sense genius

Seth Godin is brilliant in his way of delivering practical and actionable information. Every book of his I’ve listened to has added significant value. He provides common sense information from a genius’ perspective.

The book is my friend!

I listen to this book often! Just like you would a good friend! I got a lot of value from this piece of art and I recommend it to everyone who is breathing.

Inspiring!

I would recommend this title and linchpin to anyone. Gives you the tools and inspiration for inner analysis and the desire to pursue your dreams.

The most important book

This is the most important book I've read for entrepreneurs inventors and artists. these words of wisdom will be the foundation for how I move forward in my entrepreneurial Journey.

Classic Art

My second listen. It gets better every time. Godin reading is a treat. Challenging the notion of what is uncomfortable.