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Working Hard is Not Good Enough
Hard work is the foundation for accomplishing major milestones in life, but then more often than not, only a very few become successful in their career and life endeavors. So what are the differences, which made some of them, achieve what they really wanted to? What else one does especially when the conventional path of hard work doesn’t yield results?
TGC Prasad, who has already left an indelible impact with his earlier books, has authored yet again a very interesting book, an engaging read, wherein he describes fifteen critical elements that make a real difference for those who are in pursuit of success. Based on extensive research he has culled deep insights from local and global business cases and has given the book the right management flavor.
TGC Prasad, who has already left an indelible impact with his earlier books, has authored yet again a very interesting book, an engaging read, wherein he describes fifteen critical elements that make a real difference for those who are in pursuit of success. Based on extensive research he has culled deep insights from local and global business cases and has given the book the right management flavor.
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272 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2013
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November 7, 2018
Another find from cleaning of bookshelf.
I don't generally read such books but my sis bought it and I perused through it.
It doesn't talk about anything I don't know about but the examples presented in the book clicked with me on so many levels.
A nice read.
I don't generally read such books but my sis bought it and I perused through it.
It doesn't talk about anything I don't know about but the examples presented in the book clicked with me on so many levels.
A nice read.
July 22, 2016
I just can't get enough of this book. The author has made it so interesting that at no place I felt that I should stop.
Go and grab this book if you really want to know what more it takes than hard work to succeed in any phase of life. Author just doesn't say it, he backs everything with real instances - people who made it big.
It is a must read for everyone!
Go and grab this book if you really want to know what more it takes than hard work to succeed in any phase of life. Author just doesn't say it, he backs everything with real instances - people who made it big.
It is a must read for everyone!
August 27, 2019
Nuggets of wisdom in form Sermons which we find regularly on our feeds. Be it JK rowling's story or any other once failed to now a success story which has different emotions and ideas to its making. That all is included here. My uncle gave me this one a long time back. A good, well-researched non-fiction but the examples it holds are no longer unknown; we are all familiar with those stories, but I guess that's anyway the purpose with non-fiction: to keep reminding it. So, pick this one for a motivational dose. A book which tells you to learn everything and have an overall development.
September 22, 2017
The book is good in general, but will be more helpful for people with entrepreneurial goals. It provides the icing on the cake i.e. the very first page mentions that hardwork is imperative. There is no secret or shortcut whatsoever.
September 18, 2020
Amazing book
Amazing book with valuable experiences in every example. Kudos to the author. Great book for those who want to excel in corporate career.
Amazing book with valuable experiences in every example. Kudos to the author. Great book for those who want to excel in corporate career.
April 18, 2023
The book is an easy read. The author had a vast experience in consulting & leadership coaching and he has justified the book with his expertise.
June 14, 2015
Why do only a minimal percentage of people succeed and get promoted or become entrepreneurs? Only working hard won’t help, you also need to work smart and need to make a difference in your performance. The book Working Hard is Not Good Enough helps you understand how to deal with the management and move up the ladder.
Having read all books by TGC Prasad, i must admit he does go about writing his books with painstakingly detail and meticulous research only to get undo everything by sloppy and uneven editing. Problem with his books to me has always been length and loose ends. There is no clear differentiation of what is 'done-to-death' and 'what-is-new-and-exciting' portions.
Prasad, as in the case of previous non-fiction titles, does well when not relying on excessive jargon and business-like language to elucidate his management insights. Rather he concentrates on fairy-tale telling or using real life metaphors to strengthen the points of institutional leadership, diversity, intuition, learning & unlearning and innovation. But how many stories borne out of Apple & Steve jobs are new? How many of these stories about work culture of Google you have not read before? And there lies the most basic problem for me with the book.
With well read people picking up this book, the middle portions are a slog. The examples and stories are boring and done to death kind and even though they are deliberated sufficiently to be put in the right places, they go on for too long and adds too little. With stories after stories and very little practical or theoretical portions to back them up, the book becomes difficult to like.
Working hard is not good enough is an insightful, yet long and draining management book for all who want to make a difference to their performance, potential and life in general - to achieve success and importantly happiness. If you are not into reading management/business books, this can be an ideal start to pick one. For the oldies, it seems to be yet another business book to boost the author's consulting business.
Having read all books by TGC Prasad, i must admit he does go about writing his books with painstakingly detail and meticulous research only to get undo everything by sloppy and uneven editing. Problem with his books to me has always been length and loose ends. There is no clear differentiation of what is 'done-to-death' and 'what-is-new-and-exciting' portions.
Prasad, as in the case of previous non-fiction titles, does well when not relying on excessive jargon and business-like language to elucidate his management insights. Rather he concentrates on fairy-tale telling or using real life metaphors to strengthen the points of institutional leadership, diversity, intuition, learning & unlearning and innovation. But how many stories borne out of Apple & Steve jobs are new? How many of these stories about work culture of Google you have not read before? And there lies the most basic problem for me with the book.
With well read people picking up this book, the middle portions are a slog. The examples and stories are boring and done to death kind and even though they are deliberated sufficiently to be put in the right places, they go on for too long and adds too little. With stories after stories and very little practical or theoretical portions to back them up, the book becomes difficult to like.
Working hard is not good enough is an insightful, yet long and draining management book for all who want to make a difference to their performance, potential and life in general - to achieve success and importantly happiness. If you are not into reading management/business books, this can be an ideal start to pick one. For the oldies, it seems to be yet another business book to boost the author's consulting business.
January 12, 2014
'Working Hard Is Not Good Enough' by the author 'Mr. TGC Prasad' is a management book on what is actually needed to succeed and what makes people rise above their peers and make a difference. The book is filled numerous such examples which help us in understanding the concept in a better way. The book inspires you to do things in a different and a better way rather than just doing them blindly. The easy language of the book in tandem with the striking examples makes it an interesting read for everyone, be it students or professionals.
January 12, 2014
The examples given in the book are very rational and as they connect to all known people,it is very convincing and we can relate to it very easily. It gives an idea how you can make a difference by bringing small change in thought process and personality.
January 12, 2014
Reading unusual topic give us good thoughts ... I got this experience from this book.... Those who love to read some thing new should get this ..THE Examples are very inspiring and relevant. Being a management student this book truly gives me the right insights.A must read !!!!
January 12, 2014
This book is so captivating till it's last page that it's difficult to express in words.You just need to get hold of one and start reading to experience the joy cited through interesting examples.I am damn sure that anyone will relish it till its end..
August 14, 2016
The author is not preaching. He is only trying to make a point that it takes more than 18 hours of working a day to succeed. And, he does it by giving examples of the people in the world who have failed and then refined their ways and then finally succeeded.
Read for some good exposure.
Read for some good exposure.
August 27, 2016
When the dots don’t connect into something productive -
If you are discouraged with putting in efforts; here is one way you can make a new beginning. Read it till the end, and when you are done, recall and implement. It should work!
If you are discouraged with putting in efforts; here is one way you can make a new beginning. Read it till the end, and when you are done, recall and implement. It should work!
January 12, 2014
A must read for all aspiring managers. The book gives a thorough and exhaustive perspective on what extra one must do for result oriented gains. A very inspiring and motivational book for all.
August 11, 2016
Impressive title, and absolutely brilliant content. Hats-off to the author.
Spare some time to read this book. Unlike other books, it delivers what it promises.
Spare some time to read this book. Unlike other books, it delivers what it promises.
January 18, 2014
Good anecdotes and set of examples collected for a set of attributes. these are deemed essential for truly succeeding at ones career.
May 15, 2014
Detailed Review at the blog : http://shilpaagarg.com/2014/05/workin...
November 14, 2014
This is not a self help book. This just provides the data across vast areas. Quite informative and interesting to read.
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March 30, 2016Suave writing, great book.
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October 15, 2017a fantastic book for success at any field and specially in corporate sector
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