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The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Seth Godin
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The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Seth Godin

The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit by Seth Godin explores the concept of recognizing and navigating the challenges that distinguish temporary setbacks from dead ends. It offers guidance on perseverance and when it's strategically wise for a person to quit to pursue more fruitful opportunities.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

42,008 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Seth Godin's The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit is praised for its concise, insightful guidance on perseverance versus strategic quitting. Its clear, motivational tone resonates well, though some readers find it overly simplistic. The book effectively challenges prevailing norms on persistence but might oversimplify complex decisions.

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Who Should Read The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)?

Fans of The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit by Seth Godin are likely ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, or students eager to excel and recognize strategic moments for perseverance or quitting. Comparable works include Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point and Angela Duckworth's Grit. These readers appreciate concise, actionable insights on success and decision-making.

4.1

42,008 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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