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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Backable
The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You
Book • 2021
In 'Backable,' Suneel Gupta argues that the key to success lies in the ability to persuade others to believe in you.
The book outlines a 7-step plan and includes 26 practical pointers for becoming 'backable.
' Gupta draws lessons from hundreds of the world’s biggest thinkers, including producers of Oscar-winning films, members of Congress, military leaders, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and executives from iconic companies like Lego, Method, and Pixar.
The book emphasizes the importance of conviction, storytelling, and practice in making your ideas compelling to others.
The book outlines a 7-step plan and includes 26 practical pointers for becoming 'backable.
' Gupta draws lessons from hundreds of the world’s biggest thinkers, including producers of Oscar-winning films, members of Congress, military leaders, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and executives from iconic companies like Lego, Method, and Pixar.
The book emphasizes the importance of conviction, storytelling, and practice in making your ideas compelling to others.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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in reference to an episode he did with the author.


Chris Hutchins

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Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More with Lenny Rachitsky
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as a book he wrote.


Suneel Gupta

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Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do with Suneel Gupta
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as a fun and insightful read for entrepreneurs.


Deepali Vyas

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837: Career Success in the AI Era, with Deepali Vyas
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as an example of someone who has made a success out of failing.


Simon Sinek

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The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta
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as a book on how to get people to back you in various aspects of life.


Mohnish Pabrai

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TIP347: Value Investing in 2021 w/ Mohnish Pabrai
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as a resource for learning more about changing narratives in entrepreneurial storytelling.


Chris Hutchins

How Kindness Can Make You Unbeatable at Work and Connect You with Anyone with Adrienne Bankert
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as the author of the book, discussing the surprising truth behind what makes people take a chance on you.


Chris Hutchins

The Surprising Habits of Backable People with Suneel Gupta
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as the author of the book, exploring how to get people to believe in your ideas.

Ryan Hawk

415: Suneel Gupta - How To Get People To Take A Chance On You
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as a source for advice on practicing presentations before children.


Chris Hutchins

Leveraging Performance Psychology with 3-time Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings
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as the author of "Backable", sharing insights on proposals that secure funding from venture capitalists.

Laura Camacho

369: Charisma Gets You NOWHERE Without This 1 Underlying Leadership and Executive Presence Skill
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to illustrate the impact of carrying or not carrying a gun on interactions with primates.

Kelly Leonard

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