Book description
Okay, real talk: I was skeptical about another "success book," but Kim Perell's audiobook? Instantly hooked. Seriously, it's like your smartest, most down-to-earth friend giving you pep talks over coffee while you're stuck in traffic. (And yes, I listened to it during my commute-no judgment.)
The quotes from Marc Randolph (Netflix co-founder!) and Barbara Corcoran (yep, that Shark Tank lady) aren't just fluff-they're proof this isn't some fluffy self-help fluff. Barbara nails it: "All my best successes happened on the heels of a failure." Kim doesn't just tell you to bounce back-she hands you the how, packed with her own messy, real-life "oops" moments that actually built her empire. Ten chapters, ten "mistakes," ten secrets she finally shares (like how to stop playing small when imposter syndrome hits).
What I loved about the audiobook? Kim's voice is warm, relatable, and zero pretentious. You don't feel lectured-you feel seen. Like when she says, "Mistakes aren't detours; they're part of the journey," it's not a clichΓ©. It's a permission slip to stop fearing failure and start using it. Seriously, I replayed that line twice.
And it's not just for entrepreneurs. Whether you're a corporate climber, a new startup founder, or just feeling stuck in your "next chapter," her advice is practical: "The mindset shift that turns mistakes into million-dollar lessons." She breaks down how to handle setbacks now-not someday-and how relationships can multiply your success (no toxic networking here, just real talk).
Jay Shetty's quote sums it up perfectly: "Mistakes aren't detours; they're part of the journey." Kim's book? It's the map. The audiobook version? Even better-her energy makes you feel like she's leaning in, whispering, "Yeah, I've been there too. Let's fix this." You'll actually want to listen to it again. (I did. Twice.) It's not just a book-it's the confidence boost you didn't know you needed, served up in a voice that feels like a hug. Seriously, stop overthinking it. Hit play. Your future self will thank you.
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Sly Bible
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Abyss Tamer
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Toy Town
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Celtic Charger
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Night Train
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Guillotine
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Whistler
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience