The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann

The Go-Giver is a great little book – plain and simple.

This book tells an inspirational story about a fictional character named Joe, who is on a mission to meet his quarterly sales quota.  In his quest for success, Joe meets a legendary man named, Pindar, who introduces him to The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success. The basis of these laws is reminiscent of what Wallace D. Wattles wrote in The Science of Getting Rich – success will come to those who give more in value than they receive in payment.

The Go-Giver is such an easy, and yet very entertaining read that I literally could have finished it in one sitting, if it weren’t for the constant interruptions in my house (as I write this my kids have found no less than five reasons to redirect my focus on them).

If I had to say something negative about this book, its that I would have preferred a less perfect, “Hollywood” ending (ok, who doesn’t love a happy ending). The authors do make up for it by providing the readers one more chance to learn – from Joe himself.  He teaches us to keep our eyes and our hearts open to new opportunities, and be willing to advance in life by going after them.

The Go-Giver is one of the very best stories of how to “be” in business if you want to succeed.  It reminds us, if you give without expectation, not only will you get what you need and want, but in the end you will get more than you ever expected.