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Over the holidays, I read a book, digital cover to digital cover in just two sittings. If you know me, you know this is by far the fastest I have ever read a book. I started it on our plane ride out to Utah (read more about our trip here) and finished it on our way back home.

"The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann is a simple story about a powerful business strategy: giving. The story shares five "Laws of Stratospheric Success," all relating back to these key ideas: add value, serve others, give of yourself, and make an impact. I loved the entrepreneurial spirit in this book and its positive message about giving.

Here are a few of my notes:

What you focus on is what you get.
Work with focus + intention.
How can you create an experience?
What is the greatest amount of quality and quantity you can give? Defy imagination.
Your first question should be, "Does it serve?" followed by "Does it add value to others?" Then, ask if it makes money.
You give, give, give. Why? Because you love to. It's not a strategy, it's a way of life.
It's not about seeing results, it's about doing.
Your compensation is directly proportional to how many lives you touch.
It's not just a question of value; it's a question of impact.
If you want more success, find a way to serve more people.
Make up the story you want to make happen.
Survive (meet basic living needs), save (expand life), and serve (make an impact in the world).
Givers attract.
Receiving is a natural result of giving.
The point is not what you do or what you accomplish; it's who you are.