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The Naked CEO, the Truth You Need to Build a Big Life

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The Naked CEO

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the Truth You Need to Build a Big Life

The Naked CEO''s guide to achieving your dream, starting now From suspended schoolboy to disruptive CEO, Alex Malley, The Naked CEO, has led a life rich in successes and mistakes. Through it all he has learned a lot about what it takes to successfully build not only a big career, but also a big life. Gain insights from a successful CEO who''s lived a big life. Be inspired by his unabashed real-life stories. Learn how to dream big and have the courage to pursue your passions and be willing to fail in that quest. Take the practical tips and apply them to your own career. Whether you''re a studen

The Naked CEO: The truth you need to build a big life; CONTENTS; ABOUT ALEX MALLEY; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PROLOGUE; PART I DARE TO DREAM; CHAPTER 1 BE YOURSELF; MAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO BE YOURSELF; To be yourself, know yourself; Stop keeping up with the Joneses; Do unto others; Honesty is the best policy; Just let it go; Stop worrying about whether people like you; Find some stress relief; Put your unique DNA on display -- be brand 'You'; Stop trying to please everyone; Follow your instinct; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 2 DREAMS DON'T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT; MAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMSCapture your goalsMake sure your goals are achievable; Picture success; Get advice and support; Be realistic; Break your goal down; Persevere; Know when to be flexible; Celebrate success; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 3 MISTAKES MAKE YOU SMARTER AND STRONGER; MAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES; Be honest and own it; Reflect on what went wrong; Look at the glass as half full; Know how to avoid unnecessary mistakes; Find solutions; Stay calm; Keep things in perspective; Accept other's behaviours; Move on when the time is right; Take some time for later reflections; DON'T FORGETCHAPTER 4 INSIGHTS COME FROM EVERYWHEREMAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO FIND INSIGHTS; Know that resources abound; Be inventive; Capture your ideas; Value every environment; Break down barriers; Hone your observation skills; Not everyone wants to play; Break bad habits; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 5 THE BLACK BOX; MAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO BUILDSELF-CONFIDENCE; Think positively; Act positively; Take risks; Find the lighter side; Package your past experience; Remember knowledge is empowering; Maintain momentum; Avoid procrastination; Be grateful; DON''T FORGET; PART II CREATE YOUR OWN UNIVERSECHAPTER 6 STUDY -- FINISH WHAT YOU STARTSELECT CAREFULLY; FINISH -- CREATE THE RIGHT MOMENTUM; CONSIDER EXTRA STUDY; LEARN TO LOVE THE TERM 'STUDY'; MAKE IT HAPPEN: SUCCESSFUL STUDY; Be focused in your choices; Learn to plan and prioritise; Create the right environment; Understand how you learn best; Hang in there; Build relationships by asking questions; Take every opportunity to gain experience; Celebrate success; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 7 NETWORKING FOR NOVICES; MAKE IT HAPPEN: HOW TO NETWORK; Understand contacts may be closer than you think; Get connectedRemember not everything happens onlineNerves mean it matters; Print your own business cards; Be authentic; Keep in mind it's not about you; Think about the second impression; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 8 GET LINKEDIN; MAKE IT HAPPEN: GET LINKEDIN; Post your profile photo; Position yourself with a strong headline and summary; Make the most of the experience you have; Include your education; Are you volunteering?; Get endorsed; Promote your achievements; Add some more detail; Ask for recommendations; Get connected; DON'T FORGET; CHAPTER 9 CREATING A RÉSUMÉ THAT GETS READ