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DID NOT FINISH: 25%
TLDR: Wasn't for me, but the advice Wilson gives could be great for those who may need the advice, but can take it in while thinking critically about what is being presented.
I put this book down around the 25% mark after skimming the final 75%, due mostly to nitpicky reasons. I love the idea of this book and I think the 10 characteristics he listed are great. However, I do think this book would have benefitted from additional editorial rounds--not for trimming content, but to allow for broader dialogue and deeper scrutiny of its advice and anecdotes and to challenge some of the contradictions before publication. Also, I've never liked the tone or style of works in the self-help and/or advice genre so I should have known that I probably wouldn't enjoy it here. That's just personal preference though, so whatever. I'm keeping the door open to revisiting this in the future though.
I put this book down around the 25% mark after skimming the final 75%, due mostly to nitpicky reasons. I love the idea of this book and I think the 10 characteristics he listed are great. However, I do think this book would have benefitted from additional editorial rounds--not for trimming content, but to allow for broader dialogue and deeper scrutiny of its advice and anecdotes and to challenge some of the contradictions before publication. Also, I've never liked the tone or style of works in the self-help and/or advice genre so I should have known that I probably wouldn't enjoy it here. That's just personal preference though, so whatever. I'm keeping the door open to revisiting this in the future though.