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Name: Hustle
Rating: 3.6 (185 reviews)
Author: Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovits and Jonas Koffler

Neil Patel Patrick Vlaskovits Jonas Koffler

The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum

3.6 (185 ratings)

13 mins

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Hustle by Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovits and Jonas Koffler encourages readers to break free from the traditional career path and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit. The book provides practical advice on how to turn passions and ideas into successful businesses.

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What’s in it for me? Learn why hustle is the way to power through life.

Maybe you remember the Rick Ross hit “Everyday I'm Hustlin’”? This catchy song should be your new mantra. Why? Because hustling will give you an edge and help you break away from the boring, mundane work life that’s dragging you down.

To hustle is to make the small tweaks that will propel you into a new and better life. In these blinks, we will look at what that entails. You’ll learn to think like a hustler and discover actionable tips on how to get where you want to be in life.

In these blinks, you’ll learn

how half of Americans under 30 view the American dream;
what the three M’s are and why you need them; and
how POP is not just an email protocol.

The rigged economic system prevents us from following our dreams.

Are you one of those people who considers her job to be perfect and wouldn’t change a thing about it? Well, the majority of folks don’t fit that description. In fact, many people feel that their daily working life amounts to no less than a daunting, repetitive slog.

Just take a Gallup poll which found that around 90 percent of the world’s workers don’t feel emotionally connected to their jobs.

While the majority of people want to move away from this lifestyle, doing so is nearly impossible because of the way society is structured. After all, people end up in these jobs by following a very specific and common path. They go to college, maybe even graduate school, because they are told that’s the only way to land the kind of career they are expected to want.

But education is expensive. Outstanding student loans in America rose to a staggering $516 billion in 2007. By 2015, that number had climbed to $1.2 trillion!

This travesty means that the average college graduate owes over $30,000 in student loans. For graduate students, that number easily climbs to six figures. For most people, going to college means loading up on debt.

Simultaneously, salaries have dropped and technology, paired with globalization, has meant an overall decline in the number of jobs. And who knows when people who are lucky enough to have jobs will be hit by the next major crisis and put out of work?

In this frightening climate, people take jobs to pay off their debt and cover their bills rather than fulfill their dreams. Just take a 2015 study, in which researchers asked 18- to 29-year-olds if they thought the American Dream was dead or alive. While 49 percent answered “alive,” 48 percent said “dead.”

But what other option is there other than doing these unfulfilling jobs? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll explore in the blinks that follow.

You can achieve your dreams by leaving conventional paths behind.

By now it’s probably clear that lots of people are unfulfilled in their work lives and don’t see any way to break out of the pattern they’re in. However, there is an escape route: hustling. Hustling is an approach to life that’s designed to get you money, meaning and momentum.

While some people might assume this means taking advantage of others, that’s absolutely not the case. Contrary to popular belief, hustling is not about stepping on the toes of other people, stealing, conning, or anything like that. It’s about forging ahead despite obstacles and difficulties. In other words, to hustle is to pursue your dreams.

Hustling lets you own your dreams, but it comes with risks.

Do you own your dream?

It may seem like an odd question, but most people are merely renting theirs. In other words, they’re playing by the rules of the rigged system and closing their eyes to what truly brings them joy. Such an outlook means accepting the dreams doled out by the system and never having ownership over your own. It means doing the job you don’t like and telling yourself it’s a great opportunity.

Advance toward your dream one step at a time and persevere when the going gets tough.

Breaking out of the convenience of a sheltered life – even one that’s monotonous and unfulfilling – can be tough. But to snag your dream while you still can and make truly life-altering changes, you’ll need to push yourself into territory that’s somewhat painful and uncomfortable. However, you only need to takes small steps at a time.

What if you dream of being a star public speaker but you’re terrified of appearing in front of crowds. Instead of talking to a massive crowd straightaway, start giving short speeches every night at the dinner table. Doing so might be uncomfortable, but this discomfort is actually good.

To catch your dream, abide by the Three Unseen Laws of Hustle.

By now you know a decent amount about hustling, but you don’t know the Three Unseen Laws: heart, head and habits.

The first of these is crucial because doing something that’s close to your heart will move you to action and keep you forging ahead. You might have a feeling of joy, anger or revenge that will push you to accomplish your goals.

Make a portfolio to highlight your assets and reach for your dreams.

Do you have a portfolio of your work? If not, you should definitely consider putting one together. After all, a Personal Opportunity Portfolio, or POP, is a great way to showcase you and your work while attracting people and companies that will help you attain your dreams.

This tool, which consists of four parts, lays out exactly who you are, which is invaluable in making progress. While a resumé describes what you’ve done so far, a future employer really wants to understand where you’re going. That’s where the first part of the POP comes in: potential.

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What is Hustle about?

Hustle (2016) is your guide to getting by while doing what you love. These blinks explain the job dissatisfaction epidemic and explore ways to free yourself from the monotonous and unfulfilling toil of the everyday by realizing your dreams – however far-fetched and unattainable they might seem.

Hustle Review

Hustle (2016) is a must-read for anyone looking to get ahead in the modern world. Here's why this book is worth picking up:

With its emphasis on practical strategies and real-world examples, the book provides an actionable blueprint for achieving success in today's fast-paced environment.
The authors' unique perspectives and insights offer a fresh take on entrepreneurship and productivity, making it a valuable resource for those seeking inspiration and guidance.
Far from being a dry business book, Hustle is filled with fascinating stories and engaging anecdotes, keeping readers entertained and motivated throughout.

Best quote from Hustle

In the sixteenth century, the word hustle was derived from the Dutch verb hutselen meaning to shake.

—Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovits and Jonas Koffler

Who should read Hustle?

Entrepreneurs
Workers who hate their jobs
Artists who want to follow their dreams

About the Author

Neil Patel is an entrepreneur and digital marketer who works with major corporations like NBC, HP, and Viacom to boost their revenue. He’s a co-founder of the Hello Bar and Crazy Egg platforms, which help people understand visitors to their websites.

Patrick Vlaskovits is a writer and entrepreneur who has contributed to prestigious publications like the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. He’s a regular speaker at tech conferences and is the co-founder and head of Superpowered Inc., an online work platform for audio engineers.

Jonas Koffler is a writer and media consultant who advises leaders, artists, start-ups and large companies on development, innovation and strategy. As a writer, he has contributed to a number of bestsellers.

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