The Go-Giver

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An engaging book that brings new relevance to the old proverb "Give and you shallreceive"The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearnsfor success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and fasterhe works, the further away his goals seem to be. And so one day, desperate to land a keysale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendaryconsultant referred to by his many devotees simply as the Chairman.Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of "go-givers:" a restaurateur, aCEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the "Connector," who brought them alltogether. Pindar's friends share with Joe the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success andteach him how to open himself up to the power of giving.Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving—putting others' interests firstand continually adding value to their lives—ultimately leads to unexpected returns.Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a heartwarming and inspiring talethat brings new relevance to the old proverb "Give and you shall receive."

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Other Editions

• The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business IdeaHardcoverPortfolio Hardcover2007-12-27
• The Go-GiverElectronic resourcePenguin Group USA, Inc.2008-01-01