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Mentioned in 38 episodes

The Go-Giver

A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

Book • 2015

John David Mann

The Go-Giver tells the story of Joe, an ambitious young man who learns the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success from a series of mentors introduced by the enigmatic Pindar.

These laws—Value, Compensation, Influence, Authenticity, and Receptivity—emphasize the importance of giving and adding value to others' lives.

By shifting his focus from getting to giving, Joe experiences unexpected returns and achieves greater success in both his business and personal life.

Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

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Mentioned in 38 episodes

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as a book about giving without expecting anything in return.

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as a book about giving and its impact on business success.

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as the guest of the podcast episode, discussing productivity, success, and relationships.

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as one of the recommended audiobooks to listen to during the 90-day action plan.

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Mentioned by

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as a book about the concept of giving to others.

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, stating the key takeaway is to give with no expectations of getting anything back.

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as a book that reframed his perception of sales.

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Mentioned by

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as co-author of "The Go-Giver" series with

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.

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Mentioned by

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as a favorite book he reads annually, highlighting its dystopian themes.

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as middle school required reading that reveals cracks in a seemingly utopian society.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that made him realize life was more about giving than being perceived as successful.

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as an alternative dystopian novel to discuss.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he read when starting his business.

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Mentioned by

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as one of Ralph's favorite books alongside "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish".

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Mentioned by

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while discussing the importance of helping others and the Go-Giver methodology.

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Mentioned by

Michael Knowles

while discussing assisted suicide in Canada.

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Mentioned by

Frank Fillmann

when discussing the importance of serving others in sales.

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Mentioned by

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as an influential book on the principle of serving others.

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