Earlier this year I received a copy of Barry Moltz‘s new book “Bounce” from non other than Barry himself. Apparently Liz Strauss figured I needed to read it…. what are you saying Liz? 
Time has quickly gone by and Barry has gently nudged me about doing a review. In the past three months, my internet access has been anything but consistent with moving houses, businesses etc. But now at last…(drum roll please!) my review of “Bounce“
In “Bounce” Barry Moltz has taken a different view on the whole subject of failure and our ability to bounce in those situations. Unlike most popular books on the subject, this is not a story littered with success out of the ashes of failure. In fact, “Bounce” talks a lot about failure and NOT as a springboard to success. I think this excellent resource will be a great help in putting failure into it’s proper perspective.
One of the chapters, ‘The World from Here: Start Where You Are’, lays out the implications of failure in various cultures. Since we now live in a flat world according to Thomas Friedman, the cross-cultural application should be readily apparent.
Reducing our risk, owning our mistakes and setting our own scorecard are vital ingredients in your ability to bounce at least according to Barry.
When I first opened up the book and started reading… I have to admit I was somewhat taken back by his candidness. Then as I continued on I realized that finally here was someone speaking my language. Not the language of cheerleaders and motivational speakers. Someone who had been in the grind of building a business and not always doing it right or succeeding. Someone…. like me!
Sometimes you need to hear the voice from someone beside you not just up at the top yelling down that you can do it!
The last chapter is titled, “Read This Book — Then Throw It Away”. After you finish the book, you’ll know why.
#1 by Liz Strauss on Aug 15, 2008 - 3:48 pm
You found what I was saying, Dave. Barry is someone who has a great message. Someone who has something to say that you’re going to want to pass along.
#2 by DaveOlson on Aug 15, 2008 - 4:03 pm
Liz. I didn’t know if it was something I needed to learn about failing.
#3 by Barry Moltz on Aug 15, 2008 - 4:17 pm
Thanks for the review. I appreciate your perspective and if anyone needs a truely cheerleader business book, there are plenty out there – just pick any book with a number 7 in the title!
#4 by DaveOlson on Aug 15, 2008 - 8:03 pm
And if there is the word effective in the title, it’s even cheerier….
Thanks Barry for the great book.
#5 by Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. on Aug 18, 2008 - 1:34 pm
This book sounds like a refreshing change indeed. It’s now on my to-read list. Thanks.