PCBC 2010 - Seth Godin's Linchpin?

Here's my review of Seth Godin's new book "Linchpin" (posted originally on Amazon).

I have noticed a lot of people are writing very long reviews. That's fine, but unnecessary. This book is about choice. Do you want to make a difference or do you want to follow. Most jobs require followers - follow the rules, the dress code, the map, and AT BEST you'll retire with an uneventful career. Or do you want to make a difference and become a linchpin or indispensable? Are you interested in changing your work into a rewarding and enjoyable passion.

Do you want to lead? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want your job to become your passion? Do you want to take the road less travelled? If yes, then read this book. You'll learn about "fear" and how it works. You'll learn to how to use this "fear" to grow. You'll learn it's fine to fail. You'll learn it's good to stick your neck out and stand out.

Not interested in standing out? Are you happy with following others? Don't read this book! It will scare you.

In the end, make a difference at work not because you should, but because it's in you. Drive your passion, don't just drive to work.

Why only four stars? Because I believe perfection sucks. I always want to strive to do better. I don't want Seth to get soft and stop writing books.

Seth is a PCBC favorite. He has spoken at PCBC numerous times including 2009 on his book "Tribes".