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[cojak]

You mean we can't just beast them : then throw a party at their place and trash it?

Arf!

[pmeswani]

I'm guessing here... but I think the general consensus is to avoid buying the book then.

[Ardesco]

Do you think his final bit of penmanship will be "How to make a fortune flogging pointless books"?

That one may actually be worth reading.....

[NickFitz]

Every gig I have been at for years, at some point in the first week I have done a particular search and printed something out:

1. Google
2. Image search for 'management 101'
3. Take the first hit
4. Click on 'See full size image'
5. Print
6. Stick on wall.

With a bit of on-line rummaging, you can find a bigger version.


I have left a trail of these on notice boards at gigs all over England and Wales.



It isn't working, BTW.

Oh, in case tay turns up seeking validation:

[BallisticJack]

As I'm in the process of trying to get into contracting I bought (and read) this book.

It's one of those books that skims over most of the key topics. Therefore it's good for first timers as it gives you an idea of topics you need to find out more about.

I would say if you're an established contractor it probably isn't worth the purchase.

Personally I found PCG's "Guide to Freelancing" a much more useful publication. Similar publications by SJD & Nixon Williams also provide a decent overview of contracting, albeit at a very high level.

HTH

[BrowneIssue]

Can't wait for his next book:

How to tell your arse from your elbow.

Every gig I have been at for years, at some point in the first week I have done a particular search and printed something out:

1. Google
2. Image search for 'management 101'
3. Take the first hit
4. Click on 'See full size image'
5. Print
6. Stick on wall.

With a bit of on-line rummaging, you can find a bigger version.


I have left a trail of these on notice boards at gigs all over England and Wales.



It isn't working, BTW.

[BrowneIssue]

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

Execution? Blimey. That's a serious motivational technique.

"... and on this slide I explain how the project is scheduled to go 1.3% over cost tolerance..."
"DEATH!"


"Here's the test results for the program. Just a minor aesthetic thing, a typo in a dialogue ..."
"DEATH TO THE CODER!"


"Sorry I'm a bit late. It's been snowing and..."
"DEATH! DEATH TO ALL LATECOMERS!"


"... and so you see, I have managed to make immense savings by killing all the 127,000 staff. This feeds directly into a 17% increase in the share value for you shareholders."
"Hurrah! Hurrah for Vlad the CEO! Have another bonus as a reward and incentive."

[Clippy]

Just followed Pickle's link; His full list of books is:

How To Destroy Your Debts
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 1
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 2
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 3
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 4
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 5
Living The Ultimate Truth, 2nd Edition
Developing Personal Integrity, 2nd Edition
The Guide To Real Estate Investing
Asset Allocation The Key to Financial Success
Making Money With Funds
How To Make A Fortune On The Stock Markets
How To Make A Fortune With Options Trading
Tax Avoidance A Practical Guide For UK Residents
The Ultimate Guide To Offshore Tax Havens
How To Win At Online Roulette
How To Win At Greyhound Betting
The Ultimate Greyhound Betting System
Attitude
Investing In En Primeur Wine
Eight Steps To Success
Taking Action
Planning and Goal Setting For Personal Success
Sixty Original Song Lyrics
LMT for URS
A Brief History Of Taxation
The Kolumbas Affair
Ultimate Online Roulette System: Advanced Winning Techniques for the Tax Conscious Casino Gambling Investor
The No Nonsense Offline Roulette System
Meta Tags
The guide to I.T. contracting
Madge goes to a farm (children's story book series)
SEO - Search Engine Optimisation

Look out for the upcoming book, "The Complete Wine Guide for Everyone"

This guy could give AtW a run for his money in areas of expertise..

Does beg the question as to WTF he needs to write books to earn cash if he can win at Stocks and options, Greyhounds, Roulette, Wine Investing and subsequently (presumably) avoid tax on his ill-gotten gains!

Can't wait for his next book:

How to tell your arse from your elbow.

[Ravello]

Just followed Pickle's link; His full list of books is:

How To Destroy Your Debts
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 1
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 2
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 3
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 4
The Practical Guide To Total Financial Freedom: Volume 5
Living The Ultimate Truth, 2nd Edition
Developing Personal Integrity, 2nd Edition
The Guide To Real Estate Investing
Asset Allocation The Key to Financial Success
Making Money With Funds
How To Make A Fortune On The Stock Markets
How To Make A Fortune With Options Trading
Tax Avoidance A Practical Guide For UK Residents
The Ultimate Guide To Offshore Tax Havens
How To Win At Online Roulette
How To Win At Greyhound Betting
The Ultimate Greyhound Betting System
Attitude
Investing In En Primeur Wine
Eight Steps To Success
Taking Action
Planning and Goal Setting For Personal Success
Sixty Original Song Lyrics
LMT for URS
A Brief History Of Taxation
The Kolumbas Affair
Ultimate Online Roulette System: Advanced Winning Techniques for the Tax Conscious Casino Gambling Investor
The No Nonsense Offline Roulette System
Meta Tags
The guide to I.T. contracting
Madge goes to a farm (children's story book series)
SEO - Search Engine Optimisation

Look out for the upcoming book, "The Complete Wine Guide for Everyone"

This guy could give AtW a run for his money in areas of expertise..

Does beg the question as to WTF he needs to write books to earn cash if he can win at Stocks and options, Greyhounds, Roulette, Wine Investing and subsequently (presumably) avoid tax on his ill-gotten gains!

[Ravello]

You mean we can't just beast them : then throw a party at their place and trash it?

Actually, yeah sorry that's a far better tradition

[crack_ho]

The guide to IT Contracting?

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/...3&Origine=2411

Just wanna see if it is worth getting a copy of it.

I think I have this book - with a different cover.
You can have it for a tenner, its in mint condition.

[Pickle2]

Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole, he's a septic so what does he know about setting up a LTD in the UK (I think the hint is that the price is in $.) Look at all the other books he's written and I would suspect that he's a bit of a snake oil seller:

http://www.samuelblankson.com

"How To Win At Online Roulette"

Surley that beats contracting for a living, so why bother?

[Rookie]

Customers who bought this title also bought:

How to Act Like a CEO
How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top
How to Write and Give a Speech, Second Revised Edition
Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

All me. Thats mys top 5 books of all time.

And the pick of the crop...

"50 new ways to tie you shoe laces". Followed by "How to walk and talk at the same time" in close 2nd place.

Seriously though I'm reserving passing judgement on the book until I've read (skimmed through) it. If it saves getting stupid anwers to stupid questions posted on this site then it may just be worth it..

[darmstadt]

Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole, he's a septic so what does he know about setting up a LTD in the UK (I think the hint is that the price is in $.) Look at all the other books he's written and I would suspect that he's a bit of a snake oil seller:

http://www.samuelblankson.com

[BrilloPad]

Haven't read it, but doesn't look that appealing. Might be a good link to give to newbies asking daft questions though..

You mean we can't just beast them : then throw a party at their place and trash it?