Everything you need to know about THE DIP by Seth Godin

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So, what's it all about?

The old saying is wrong--winners do quit, and quitters do win.

Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point-really hard, and not much fun at all.

And then you find yourself asking if the goal is even worth the hassle. Maybe you're in a Dip-a temporary setback that will get better if you keep pushing. But maybe it's really a Cul-de-Sac, which will never get better, no matter how hard you try.

According to bestselling author Seth Godin, what really sets superstars apart from everyone else is the ability to escape dead ends quickly, while staying focused and motivated when it really counts.

Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt-until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons. In fact, winners seek out the Dip. They realize that the bigger the barrier, the bigger the reward for getting past it. If you can become number one in your niche, you'll get more than your fair share of profits, glory, and long-term security.

A New York Times Bestseller... and a whole lot more 

Here are just a few of the book's accolades

--New York Times bestseller

--BusinessWeek bestseller

--Wall Street Journal bestseller

--Semifinalist-The 800-CEO-READ 2007 Business Book Awards

--Amazon.com's Top 10 Best-Selling Business Books

--Named one of "15 Must-Reads for Tech Pros" by CIO-INSIGHT

--Named one of the "Best Business Books of 2007" by Richard Pachter in the Miami Herald

This is what The Dip looks like...

Seth: the quick (quick) bio 

Seth is the author of nine international business bestsellers. He is also the founder and CEO of Squidoo.com, and the most popular marketing blogger in the world.

John Moore's silly Q&A with Seth can certainly tell you more!

Just a handful of posts worth reading about The Dip 

Guy Kawasaki and Seth talk about The Dip
A practical blog for impractical people.
from "Blue Sky on Mars"
Blue Sky On Mars Kevin Dangoor on Technology, Business and Everything
Andy Wibbels on The Dip
That's it: the alternate title for this book should be The Slog. (That's a good thing!)

Quit or Stick: Tell your story 

Tell us about your latest experience with the Dip. Did you stick it out and rededicate yourself to pushing through? Or did you quit and head off in a new, healthier direction?

Quit or Stick?

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QUIT -- I'm at a deadend

STICK -- I'm working through The Dip

Quinby says:

Get The DIP. Dip into it. You won't regret it. My clients rave about the Dip. The Dip will pull you through any dip you perceive,real or imagined. sQQs

steve866 says:

I'm in a dip with my lenses, but no matter what, I believe in the concept of Squidoo. I will NOT give up, and with the new knowledge from reading a lot of lenses, I will persevere!

Susan52 says:

I'm working through a dip - and starting to see the road curve upward at last!

Music-Resource says:

I hit dips all the time and it's an ordinary part of the game. I kind of look forward to it because I feel like I get a break and I can sit back and reflect. I get to use the engineering part of my mind and that is quite euphoric. Then I experience new heights shortly thereafter.

Christopher_Scott says:

When it came to blogging I had to decide, do I quit or stick?

I chose to stick and it's worked!

 
 
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