{"product_id":"9780071827225","title":"Upgrade: Taking Your Work and Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 7 Key Principles to achieving YOUR business and life goals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat could a graffiti artist, eminent neurologist, star athlete, celebrity chef, fashion designer, rocket scientist, and Grammy Award–winning musician possibly have in common?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking new book, Rana Florida shares their formula, giving you the tools to achieve unimaginable success in work and life. \u003ci\u003eUpgrade\u003c\/i\u003e gathers the best practices, not just from CEOs and business executives but from entrepreneurs, innovative thinkers, and creative leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUpgrade\u003c\/i\u003e includes interviews with Sir Ken Robinson, Dan Pink, Mark Cuban, Andre Agassi, Kenny Scharf, Zaha Hadid, Governor Martin O’Malley, Tory Burch, Tim Brown, and many other leading figures. Despite this cast’s vastly different backgrounds and skills, Florida’s research concludes that there are seven key principles to achieving your business and life goals:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnvision the future\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFind your passion\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGet creative\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDesign your time\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCollaborate\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTake risks\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEmbrace failure\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, this is exactly what the majority of us don’t do. Instead of developing a real strategy to upgrade and optimize our lives, too many of us just slog through life in a state of “managed dissatisfaction.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut it’s never too late to envision an entirely different future—or to actively upgrade your life. It’s not about finding more time, money, or resources. Anyone can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis smart and entertaining guide delves deep into each principle, giving you the insights, tools, and inspiration to take your life from ordinary to extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUpgrade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Why ride in coach, when you can upgrade? 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