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The Freak Factor
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Publisher's Summary
Unleash your inner freak and discover your unique potential.
Think of the thing that makes you strange - the weakness that you won't admit during a job interview or performance evaluation. Well, have you ever thought that the foundation of your success might be found in that weakness? Are you embracing your inner freak, or are you hiding it in order to conform and maintain the status quo?
David Rendall believes that amplifying your weaknesses is crucial for your success, and he encourages you to do the same.
In The Freak Factor, David argues that what makes you weird also makes you exceptional and what makes you weak also makes you strong.
Embrace your freak factor, and discover:
- Greater personal happiness, fulfillment, and energy
- More meaningful relationships with family and friends
- Increased employee engagement and productivity
- Better business strategy and marketing
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- VDH
- 11-09-18
Great book, the narration not so much
I really liked the book and was impressed with this new way of looking at strengths and weaknesses. However, the narration almost kept me from listening to it and at times I found I had wondered off in my thinking.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-28-19
Low quality audio book
I was excited to explore the idea of our strengths and weaknesses living on opposite sides of the same spectrum, but I was incredibly disappointed.
I struggled to listen to this book because of its low quality production. The author should have had someone else read. His sense of timing and pacing makes for a boring listen.
I was also not impressed with the writing, as his “research” was cited from sources such as Men’s Health.
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- chase sargent
- 10-29-18
Mind opening and life changing!
Listening to this audio book by David J. Rendall has been very helpful to me. He has opened my mind up, help me seen some things and has given me a lot to think about. I am grateful that I came across his book and got to listen to his experience and wisdom. Please give yourself the chance to learn about the freak factor and change your life!
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- Dean Vance
- 02-25-18
Seek and ye shall find...
He has heard my cries in the wilderness!
Finally the messenger I've been waiting for.
An absolute classic; must read.