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“The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth” by Chris Brogan encourages readers to embrace their weirdness and use it to their advantage in entrepreneurship. (Full Summary…)

The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth Summary Review

“The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth” by Chris Brogan is a refreshing departure from conventional business literature, offering a guide tailored for those who wouldn’t typically gravitate towards the genre. Brogan, a bestselling author and accomplished entrepreneur, presents a recipe book for the personal business revolution that he believes is sweeping across society.

In a landscape where traditional jobs are evolving, Brogan challenges the notion of conforming to established molds and encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness. The book delves into the changing dynamics of workspaces, highlighting the transformation of factories into open spaces for startups and skyscrapers with entire floors available for lease due to shifts in job structures.

The central theme revolves around empowering individuals to build revolutionary businesses while staying true to their unconventional selves. Brogan advocates for the fusion of personal passions with viable business structures, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in the entrepreneurial journey.

One of the book’s strengths lies in its exploration of what most people overlook in basic business frameworks. Brogan guides readers on how to turn their passions into thriving businesses, urging them to be as weird as they want while maintaining a solid business foundation. The Digital Channel, Kickstarter, and Square are among the contemporary tools dissected to illustrate their significance in shaping the future of business.

A key takeaway from the book is the encouragement to take risks, learn from failures, and challenge the status quo. Brogan’s step-by-step approach provides a roadmap for readers to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, incorporating practical advice on time management, discipline, and action.

The inclusion of real-world examples, combined with Brogan’s conversational and approachable tone, makes the book accessible to a broad audience. The emphasis on building a community of like-minded individuals and fostering meaningful relationships in business adds a layer of depth to the narrative.

While some sections of the book may feel repetitive, Brogan’s passion for empowering “freaks” to inherit the earth shines through. Overall, “The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth” is a valuable resource for anyone contemplating a unique path in business, offering a blend of motivational insights and actionable strategies to guide unconventional entrepreneurs on their journey to success.

Who is the author of The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth?

Chris Brogan is an American author, journalist, marketing consultant, and speaker about social media marketing. He is the president of Chris Brogan Media, LLC, a keynote speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books and counting. He sells coaching, workships, and full fledged projects around digital presence including video, audio, podcasting, and more.

How long is The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth?

• Print length: 208 pages

What genre is The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth?

Business, Nonfiction, Entrepreneurship

What are good quotes from The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth?

“What you don’t do is surrender. You might retreat occasionally, but you don’t give up.”

“The future is what I create today. Every day.”

“Own your words. Your words are the maps to your intentions.”

“Are you using your degree as it was intended in your current job? Lots of people aren’t. How is the education system keeping up with the velocity of change in what actually constitutes a real job?”

“You must own your intentions.”

“The key is, no matter what story you tell, make your buyer the hero.”

“Owning your future is about having the discipline to execute your personal vision.

“Complexity serves nothing but our ego. Be able to say what you do in a way that people can understand.”

“When people tell you they’re busy all the time, they are either very busy because they’ve not quite learned to master time, or they’re not at all busy, but feel embarrassed about this fact.”

“Until someone else does something once, no one will think it can be done. Until someone else repeats it, everyone will think you’re lucky. By the time everyone’s doing it, who cares?”

“Disruption has become the norm in business. But this doesn’t always mean massive and world-changing disruption. Sometimes, it just means that the world is a bit more open to conducting business the way you’d prefer to do it these days.”

“I have something to say, and I want to say it. And I want to use these modern tools of entrepreneurship to share it with the world,” you’ve got to be ready [for some negative reactions]. Because they are going to come out of the woodwork and say the weirdest, craziest shit to you—and you have to not take it personally.”