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This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life - College Graduation Gift) Kindle Edition

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A Best Non-Fiction Book of 2024 from The Next Big Idea Book Club and National Bestseller.

From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world.

"With his signature clarity and brevity, the marketing maven presents memorable, practical advice for making smarter plans." —Adam Grant, author of Think Again

In this unique and thought-provoking book, Godin shares insights on strategy through a series of powerful reflections and observations that will reshape how you approach problems, make decisions, and create change.

“Creating tomorrow by repeating yesterday is not a useful way forward.”

“Every strategy requires choice. And those choices often involve saying ‘no’ to things we could do, but won’t do.”

“It’s not easy to persuade someone to want what you want. It’s much more productive to find people who already want to go where you’d like to take them.”

This is Strategy is a modern classic that offers perspectives you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Rather than providing step-by-step formulas, Godin offers something more valuable: a new way of seeing and thinking about the challenges you face.

You’ll discover how to:
- Identify your "smallest viable audience" and make remarkable work they can't ignore
- Understand and influence the systems shaping our world
- Prioritize long-term thinking over instant gratification
- Make smart, purposeful choices that shape a better tomorrow

Who this book is for:
- Leaders who want to think more deeply about their impact
- Entrepreneurs tired of conventional business advice
- Change-makers seeking lasting transformation in their career and community
- Anyone feeling stuck in outdated systems and looking for a fresh perspective

Strategy turns our effort into impact. Your journey to better thinking starts here.

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Strategy is the hard work of choosing what to do today to improve our tomorrow.

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About the Author

Seth Godin is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and art. They have been translated into 38 languages.

His breakthrough books include
Unleashing the Ideavirus, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, The Practice, and This is Marketing.

He writes one of the most popular daily blogs in the world and has given 5 TED talks. He is the founder of the altMBA, the former VP of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, and the founder of the pioneering online startup Yoyodyne.

You can learn more about him at sethgodin.com.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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“We are striving for big things, but how we get there is always a question, and what (or) where our vision is cast, and how these things play out . . . This book is fantastic.” -- Jeff Sanders ― The 5am Miracle Podcast

“This book is incredible . . . I'm blown away. It definitely gets you thinking so differently in regards to the system that we're in and the process that we just keep repeating, and the fears that are holding us back.” -- Heather Monahan ―
Creating Confidence Podcast

"I love it. I love the format. I love the diversification of content. I read the entire thing in a single day. Such an easy read . . . One of the things I love about it is the short, digestible chapters." -- Ben Carlson ―
Animal Spirits Podcast

"[Seth Godin has] had a profound impact on my career, including the idea around smallest viable market versus total addressable market." -- Scott Miller ―
On Leadership podcast

"Seth Godin provides a masterclass in understanding systems and creating strategies that matter." -- Scott Clary ―
Success Story Podcast

"The book is this is designed for individuals in their lives, people in their business lives or their professional lives, and also in their personal lives as well." -- Peter High ―
Metis Strategy

"Seth shares insights on the evolution of digital marketing, his prolific content creation, and strategies for becoming a thought leader in your industry." -- Guy Kawasaki, bestselling author of
Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference

"A particularly keen angle to spot problems and offer solutions to those who seek them. If you’ve ever wondered whether or not you’ve got the right strategy, you’re in luck. This is the place to find out." -- Bryan Elliott ―
Inc. Magazine

"His intense drill-down on ways to create a strategy in order to achieve the things you want in life was a must-read." -- Kerry Hannon ―
Yahoo Finance

"The book challenges leaders to think beyond immediate solutions and invest in decisions that create sustainable, meaningful progress." -- Dan Pontefract ―
Forbes --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXWV8G29
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Authors Equity (October 22, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
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Seth Godin is the author of 20 international bestsellers that have been translated into over 38 languages, and have changed the way people think about marketing and work. For a long time, Unleashing the Ideavirus was the most popular ebook ever published, and Purple Cow is the bestselling marketing book of the decade.

He worked as a year as the volunteer founding editor of The Carbon Almanac, and his recent bestsellers also include The Practice and This is Marketing.

He's a recent inductee to the Marketing Hall of Fame, and also a member of the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame and (go figure), the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame.

His book, Tribes, was a nationwide bestseller, appearing on the Amazon, New York Times, BusinessWeek and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. It's about the most powerful form of marketing--leadership--and how anyone can now become a leader, creating movements that matter.

His book Linchpin came out in 2008 and was the fastest-selling book of his career. Linchpin challenges you to stand up, do work that matters and race to the top instead of the bottom. More than that, though, the book outlines a massive change in our economy, a fundamental shift in what it means to have a job.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth was founder and CEO of Squidoo.com,. His blog (find it by typing "seth" into Google) is the most popular marketing blog in the world. Before his work as a writer and blogger, Godin was Vice President of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, a job he got after selling them his pioneering 1990s online startup, Yoyodyne.

He's known as a pioneer in online education, and was the founder of the altMBA.

You can find every single possible detail that anyone could ever want to know at sethgodin.com

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Customers find the book provides game-changing insights and practical, interactive dimensions to the strategic thinking process. They say it helps in determining strategy planning and delivers actionable wisdom. However, some readers feel the content is unconventional for a business book, with a large collection of musings that are scattered and difficult to read more than one or two at a time. Reviews are mixed on readability, with some finding it enjoyable and others saying it's difficult to read more than a few chapters at a time.

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10 customers mention "Insights"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's insights helpful for strategic thinking. They say it provides actionable wisdom and a practical perspective on planning strategies. The book offers a nuanced understanding of systems and change, making it a great resource for navigating complexity while staying true to your purpose.

"...importantly, this book encourages us to pause and ask essential questions before accelerating: What change do we seek to make? Who are we serving?..." Read more

"...that I’m still trying to figure out, but there are lots of real life examples of businesses that have both succeeded and failed...." Read more

"After chapter 150 you tend to lose interest, lots of good tidbits but at the end of it feels like I just doom scrolled LinkedIn" Read more

"...That is, it’s not systematic, it’s structured around short chapters...." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"5 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it enjoyable and appreciate the type of chapters, while others feel it's difficult to read more than a few at a time and feels like a waste of money and time.

"...This insight alone makes the book worth reading, but Godin offers so much more...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, this books is just not good...." Read more

"...But it’s still a great read." Read more

"Seth Godin definitely got me thinking! I enjoyed the of type chapters, I read a few a day, and was always left with new thoughts on how to..." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book content unconventional for a business book. They also say it's not Seth Godin's typical style.

"...heads up that my copy came with deckle edges, whis is very unconventional for a business book and not specified in the description...." Read more

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Customers find the book has a large collection of musings. They find it difficult to read more than one, due to the scattered topics and lack of connection between them.

"...book a four out of five due to the order of the points and the scattered topics. But it’s still a great read." Read more

"...This one is different though. It's a large collection of musings, and it's honestly difficult to read more than one or two at a time and have any..." Read more

"...It’s 250+ individual musings that don’t connect in any way and aren’t actionable...." Read more

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Mine came with deckle edges
I haven't read the book yet, I assume I'll love it, as I love everything Seth Godin does, hence the 5 stars.The only reason I write this review is to give a heads up that my copy came with deckle edges, whis is very unconventional for a business book and not specified in the description. I have to admit I personally wasn't pleasantly surprised about it, but it wouldn't be fair to make this cosmetic detail affect the book star rating. But I still wanted to put this comment out there in case anyone is buying it as a gift, the deckle edges may come across as a defect.If it is not supposed to have deckle edges please someone let me know! :-)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
    In an era where AI and technological advances push us to move faster than ever, Seth Godin's "This Is Strategy" arrives with a crucial reminder: It doesn't matter how fast you're going if you're going in the wrong direction. This insight alone makes the book worth reading, but Godin offers so much more.
    What sets this book apart is its nuanced understanding of systems and change.

    Rather than pushing the typical "hustle harder" narrative, Godin helps readers see and work with the invisible systems that shape our results. His unconventional structure - numbered sections that facilitate ongoing conversations - reflects the book's core message: strategic thinking requires dialogue and perspective-sharing.

    The book's strength lies in its approach to change and disruption. Using metaphors like surfing ("A useful skill in surfing is picking the right place and time to go surfing."), Godin shows how to spot and leverage opportunities when systems are disrupted. This is particularly valuable as we navigate the AI revolution - it's not about resisting change but understanding how to make it work for us rather than letting it use us.

    Particularly valuable for:

    - Leaders seeking to create meaningful change without burning out

    - Entrepreneurs navigating technological disruption

    - Anyone feeling pressured to "move faster" without clear direction

    - Teams wanting to have better strategic conversations

    The companion Strategy Deck (54 cards with 5 million possible combinations) adds a practical, interactive dimension to the strategic thinking process.

    Most importantly, this book encourages us to pause and ask essential questions before accelerating: What change do we seek to make? Who are we serving? Are we pushing against the wrong things? In our AI-driven world, these questions matter more than ever.

    This isn't just another business strategy book - it's a compass for navigating complexity while staying true to your purpose. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or seeking to make an impact, "This Is Strategy" helps you ensure you're moving fast in the right direction.
    23 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
    This book is not laid out like typical books with chapters, but more like with problem sets. The points of the book are scattered throughout in an order that I’m still trying to figure out, but there are lots of real life examples of businesses that have both succeeded and failed. I’m almost halfway through the book and am loving this reading every day in the sauna to help me reflect on my own life strategies. This seems like a book I can go back to over and over for inspiration and to continuously review my own strategies working in systems. I only gave the book a four out of five due to the order of the points and the scattered topics. But it’s still a great read.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    I’ve read lots of books on Strategy, and I enjoyed this one a lot. It’s written in a non-conventional way for books in that category. That is, it’s not systematic, it’s structured around short chapters. But it’s clear that Seth has thought really deep about how to make change happen, how systems work, and what games are at play.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
    Seth Godin definitely got me thinking! I enjoyed the of type chapters, I read a few a day, and was always left with new thoughts on how to strategize for my business!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    Let me start by saying that I love Seth Godin. His thinking and his writing. I’ve read pretty much all of his books and one of my favorite books is The Icarus Deception.

    As soon as I heard that he was publishing a new book, I headed to Amazon and pre-ordered it. I waited two months for this book to be released.

    Unfortunately, this books is just not good.

    As another reviewer has commented, it’s a book composed of 250+ individuals thoughts and ideas without any clear logic or continuity. The book is way too abstract and disjointed.

    I struggle just to read the first 60 “chapters”, hoping that at some point it would get better but by 72 I’ve had enough and called it quit.

    I’m disappointed. I’ll go re-read The Icarus Deception to try to get my spirits back up!
    54 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    I'm truly a fan of Seth and have been personally impacted by what I've read in other books. This one is different though. It's a large collection of musings, and it's honestly difficult to read more than one or two at a time and have any sort of reflection. It might have been better published as a daily reader or desk calendar than a book. Not that any one piece is bad, but the presentation isn't working for me. I'll muscle through because I hate not finishing a book, but nothing is really sticking.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    I haven't read the book yet, I assume I'll love it, as I love everything Seth Godin does, hence the 5 stars.

    The only reason I write this review is to give a heads up that my copy came with deckle edges, whis is very unconventional for a business book and not specified in the description. I have to admit I personally wasn't pleasantly surprised about it, but it wouldn't be fair to make this cosmetic detail affect the book star rating. But I still wanted to put this comment out there in case anyone is buying it as a gift, the deckle edges may come across as a defect.

    If it is not supposed to have deckle edges please someone let me know! :-)
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    I haven't read the book yet, I assume I'll love it, as I love everything Seth Godin does, hence the 5 stars.

    The only reason I write this review is to give a heads up that my copy came with deckle edges, whis is very unconventional for a business book and not specified in the description. I have to admit I personally wasn't pleasantly surprised about it, but it wouldn't be fair to make this cosmetic detail affect the book star rating. But I still wanted to put this comment out there in case anyone is buying it as a gift, the deckle edges may come across as a defect.

    If it is not supposed to have deckle edges please someone let me know! :-)
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    19 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
    After chapter 150 you tend to lose interest, lots of good tidbits but at the end of it feels like I just doom scrolled LinkedIn
    6 people found this helpful
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Top reviews from other countries

  • ANDREA.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2025
    This is an excellent book. I highly recommend it. Whether you have experience with strategy in the business world or not.
  • Abdullah Alhussain
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the best to understand the strategy in a very easy way
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on February 12, 2025
    Seth Godin is one of the great authors.
  • Alberto
    5.0 out of 5 stars In the Light
    Reviewed in Italy on January 22, 2025
    The Upanishad of strategic thinking.
  • Walter S
    1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on January 11, 2025
    After 40 pages this book has left me with NOTHING. I would stick to other’s Seth’s books such as linchpin and purple cow.
  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, and not like earlier works. Disappointing.
    Reviewed in Germany on November 27, 2024
    This is a long list of short thoughts that are hard to get through. His earlier works, e.g "This Is Marketing" or "Linchpin", are really good in my opinion, so I figured "This Is Strategy" would be similar. I was very disappointed to find out the reality.

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