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Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!

Title: Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!

Author: Ellen Bennett

Hardcover: 240 pages

Publisher: Portfolio

Publishing date: April 27, 2021

Who is this book for? 

  • Wanna-be entrepreneurs wondering how to get started.
  • Anyone looking for inspiration and guidance on making their dreams come true.

What’s inside this book?

Bennett’s incredible story of how she built a multimillion-dollar company by leaping into the unknown and accepting a challenge from her boss.
Motivation, tips and practical advice for making your personal dreams come true.

4 lessons you’ll learn from this book: 

  • How to ignore your inner worrier and take action.
  • How to gather courage to venture outside your comfort zone.
  • How to use creative problem-solving to conquer the inevitable challenges you’ll encounter during your journey.
    How to transition from “flying by the seat of your pants” to the “well-oiled machine” stage.

3 questions this book will answer for you: 

  • Can I really make my dream come true through pure determination and hard work?
  • What should be my first step toward making my dreams come true?
  • Do I need to have all the answers in place to make my dream a reality?

What people are saying about this book: 

  • “Ellen Bennett is the platonic form of a go-getter who inspires go-getter after go-getter to become a better go-getter. In an afternoon with Ellen there is never a dull moment, so be prepared to be inspired, motivated and delighted by her humor, wit and grit. If I could bottle her productivity and enthusiasm I would, but since I can’t, I will just read her book.” —Zooey Deschanel
  • “I love, love, love this book! The true story of a true heroine for our times — bold, brash, and entirely honest about the downs and ups of making dreams come true.” —Angela Duckworth
  • “This book is delicious. It’s inspiring, beautiful and actionable, and it might be just what you need to unlock the door and help you get going.” —Seth Godin
  • “Ellen Bennett’s infectiously inspiring story of grit and entrepreneurial spirit, Dream First, Details Later is a powerfully honest and colorful account of her wild journey from line cook to business owner. In it, she gives license to break free from self-doubt and to seize the wheel for your own journey to success.” —Danny Meyer
  • “Dream First, Details Later is a rare book that combines inspiration with action. Learning Ellen’s story is enjoyable on its own, but here she’s gone above-and-beyond to leave readers with practical advice. I will be recommending this one far and wide!”  —Chris Guillebeau

 Your Turn: What did you think of Dream First, Details Later? Share your opinion in the comments.

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