The Power of Small

A few weeks ago, when I was in the mood for new reading materials, I spent  some time in Barnes and Noble.  (yes - I know I can get things cheaper online, but I LOVE bookstores)  I didn't have anything specific in mind, just browsing and looking for something that caught my eye.  I read the info on about ten books from the business section and ended up buying two.

It wasn't until I got home that I realized the humor in the two books I chose:  The Power of Less and The Power of Small.  Was my subconscious trying to tell me something?  I'm a multitasker and tend to take on BIG projects and get in over my head.  These two books are about different things, but the humor in getting them both during the same shopping trip (without realizing their similarities) was quite funny.

The Power of Small takes on the concept of "don't sweat the small stuff" (and yes - I do have a copy of that book as well).  Why Little Things Make All the Difference.  Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval do an absolutely fabulous job at pointing out why it truly can make all the difference if you take time to be aware of the small things.  They come from the advertising world and use many examples from their experiences as well as other industries and life in general.

Since I am NOT a detail oriented person and tend to tackle many projects at once, there are times when mistakes happen.  This can create more problems later on, give a negative impression to a potential client and undermine the best of intentions.  Taking care of the small things and working to make sure they are done well is a trait to be developed and worked on in any business.

This was a fun, quick book that I thoroughly enjoyed, and most importantly, went away with some great tools for my business and life.

Comments

[Ken Dalton]

Great suggestion.. which of these two books should I read first?

[Bliss]

Ken - I would recommend The Power of Small first (especially if you want to work on some specifics for your business - improving quality etc.) The Power of less is great if you are struggling to balance everything in your life and want to simplify things.