Summary of Gary Vaynerchuk's Twelve and a Half

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 The world is a lot bigger than what you see around you. The majority of people don’t understand the reality of what's happening in the world because their communities are so insular.

#2 As your life expectancy increases, so should your timelines for goals. If you’re twenty-seven and hate your job after working your way up for five years, it’s fine to take a step backward and find another job.

#3 Gratitude is a light ingredient that provides more sustainable fuel than negative ones. If you draw energy from gratitude, it will last much longer than energy drawn from insecurity, anger, or disappointment.

#4 Self-awareness has a close relationship with self-love and self-acceptance. When you accept yourself, you no longer feel the need to use your ambition as a crutch to get acceptance from others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669359241

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Insights on Gary Vaynerchuk's Twelve and a Half

Contents

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Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The world is a lot bigger than what you see around you. The majority of people don’t understand the reality of what's happening in the world because their communities are so insular.

#2

As your life expectancy increases, so should your timelines for goals. If you’re twenty-seven and hate your job after working your way up for five years, it’s fine to take a step backward and find another job.

#3

Gratitude is a light ingredient that provides more sustainable fuel than negative ones. If you draw energy from gratitude, it will last much longer than energy drawn from insecurity, anger, or disappointment.

#4

Self-awareness has a close relationship with self-love and self-acceptance. When you accept yourself, you no longer feel the need to use your ambition as a crutch to get acceptance from others.

#5

Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and acknowledge your weaknesses. It helps you navigate around them by focusing on your strengths. You should never overstress the importance of improving your weaknesses, because