The Connection Algorithm: Take Risks, Defy the Status Quo, and Live Your Passions
The Connection Algorithm: Take Risks, Defy the Status Quo, and Live Your Passions book cover

The Connection Algorithm: Take Risks, Defy the Status Quo, and Live Your Passions

Paperback – May 12, 2015

Price
$14.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Publisher
Jesse Tevelow
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0692509708
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
Weight
13.9 ounces

Description

"Young Jesse Tevelow is on to something. His new book, The Connection Algorithm, is chock full of phenomenal strategies for a better life. If you're ambitious and motivated, The Connection Algorithm could be your roadmap to success." --Tony Horton , Creator of P90X (Over $500 million in sales.)"The Connection Algorithm [is] a combination of Jesse's self-reflection and his advice for a first time entrepreneur ...it's a good 'here's what I've screwed up and learned from' kind of story, with lots of powerful anecdotes and advice that is from his own experience....He's a great writer, and his issues are ones that many people in their 20's have." --Brad Feld , Managing Director of Foundry Group and Cofounder of TechStars (Over $1 billion in assets under management.)"...no brief commentary such as mine can possibly do full justice to the abundance of information, insights, and counsel that are provided in this book."-- Robert A. Morris , Top 500 Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer "Promising first book [by] a new author, about a fascinating topic." --Jurgen Appelo, Contributing writer for Forbes, author of best-selling books: Management 3.0, How to Change the World, and #Workout. Ranked as a Top 50 Management & Leadership Expert by Inc.com. "It is this mindset that Jesse brings to the forefront of his guidance in assisting all of us to make that step into success. And from the way he presents it, he makes believers of us all. Highly recommended." --Grady Harp, Top 100 Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer This book covers everything from following your passions, to improving your health, to launching your first product. I've spent years working on it, and I'm quite happy with the results. Throughout the writing process, I met with people like Tony Horton, Tyler Ward, and The Minimalists, gathering real-world examples of how to take calculated risks, make meaningful progress, and live a fulfilling life. I've compiled counterintuitive tips from prominent business leaders like Tim Ferriss, Brad Feld, and Ben Horowitz, among others. Beyond advice, you'll also find lists of actual products and services you can add to your toolbox, so you can be sure you're firing on all cylinders as you trek through this journey called life.xa0I truly hope my book provides value, and helps you push your limits. Heck, that's why I wrote it in the first place. xa0--J Jesse Warren Tevelow is an entrepreneur and writer. He cofounded PlayQ Inc., and was a member of the inaugural class of TechStars. Earlier in his career, Jesse worked for Seamless (acquired by Aramark in 2006) and Keynote Systems. Jesse has been featured in various publications, including Businessweek Magazine, Do More Faster (by Brad Feld and David Cohen), and Upstarts (by Donna Fenn). To find out more, go to www.jtev.me Read more

Features & Highlights

  • A #1 Bestseller in EntrepreneurshipA #1 Bestseller in ManagementA #1 Bestseller in Personal SuccessA #1 Bestseller in Knowledge Capital"Young Jesse Tevelow is on to something. His new book, The Connection Algorithm, is chock full of phenomenal strategies for a better life. If you're ambitious and motivated, The Connection Algorithm could be your roadmap to success."--Tony Horton, Creator of P90X (Over $500 million in sales.)Ever wish you could be a little more extraordinary? A little happier? A little more in control of your life? Well, this is your blueprint for making it happen.It might sound crazy, but it all starts with quitting your 9-5. Jesse should know. He quit his job to join TechStars, a startup accelerator that helped him and his business partner build a multimillion dollar company from the ground up. Then he wrote this book, while lounging at the beach.Sound impossible? It's not. This isn't just Jesse's story. It's the story of every successful person you've ever known--and all of them have followed the same formula. After nearly a decade of interviews and research, Jesse has compiled the ultimate playbook for defying the status quo, weaving together the most critical yet overlooked tips from industry heavy-hitters like Ben Horowitz, Tim Ferriss, and Steve Jobs. The book provides important (and counterintuitive) advice on how to:Get more productiveFollow your passionsImprove your healthLaunch your first product or companyTake better calculated risksStart connecting with your heroes...and much more. Beyond advice, you'll also find lists of the actual sites, services, and techniques you can use to improve your performance in a range of disciplines.Join Jesse as he outlines the power of the Four C's: Choose, Commit, Create, Connect. The Connection Algorithm is a quick read, with life-altering impact. With endorsements from Tony Horton and Brad Feld, and a foreword by TechStars Founder and CEO David Cohen, you'll be glad you added this inspiring, actionable guide to your collection.

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Best Book out of 60 I have read in the last 2 years!

Have read over 60 books in the last 2 years (about 30 in the area of career/personal development ) and this book is definitely the BEST book I've read out of all of them!! The eight page introduction does a very good job in letting the reader know what it is and what it is not. It’s about taking action, not letting fear take over, not being overly concerned about what people might think of what you are doing, doing things you enjoy, taking care of your body, life hacks, passion, career, connecting with people that can help you with your cause and repaying people back that help you and much more. From somewhat of a short book (4.5 hour audio) there is a lot of very useful information and way too much to try to explain in a book review.

Even though I've gone on to other books this book is now the one that I go back to every once in a while and listen to for 20 min or so until the next time I want to hear it again. Every once in a while when I want to get a good dose of reality I listen to that last part of the book which is actually the blog that resulted in writing the book. I might even suggest reading/listening to that part first. This is one of those books and which you really miss reading it once you've completed it, it's kind a like a movie that you watched and then the movie is over you wish it was not over. It's amazing how the English word can work, a certain word, a certain phrase, a certain voice inflection or voice tone can really make a significant impact. Jesse the author even has a Facebook page for like minded people

The narrator of the book is a guy named Michael Pauley and this guy does a great job, so good I spent the effort to track him down to tell him what a great job he did. Michael is a great narrator, speaker and actor but there's no way he could've narrated the book without being fully committed to the real message of the book.

Great job Jesse and Michael! Keep doing what you guys are doing to help people!
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Highly motivational!

Highly motivational! This book is a bomb of encouragement. I’m so glad to read and enjoy it and I’m ashamed it took me so long to read it after having it a few years on my reading list. Jesse Tevelow, forgive me and thank you for sharing your personal experience of living a happy and meaningful life.

I thank the author for sending me a review copy at no cost and with no obligations toward the author.

Bernard Jan
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Great!

This is a great book for those of you ready to step it up a notch in your life! Easy to get through and very motivating!
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Connect or Languish

Jesse Tevelow does a great job in The Connection Algorithm explaining how important it is for each of us to expand our networks. Establishing a solid network will allow our personal growth to expand exponentially because we will be able to leverage the experience and contacts of the people in our network. One of the best ways to expand your network is to establish connections with people that he calls Connectors - "thought leaders, experts and influence in a given discipline or range of disciplines."

My biggest take away is the equation that Tevelow uses to capture the essence of his book:

f(pg) = (ri)(x) + (re)(y)

Where:
pg = Personal Growth
ri = Risks
x = A numeric variable
re = Relationships
y = A numeric variable

Basically, personal growth is a function of the risks you are willing to take and the relationships that you are able to cultivate along the way.

I highly recommend this book for anyone but I especially found it useful for my son who is just starting up his first real business after his second year of college.

Connections are critical to your success so cultivate yours strategically!
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Good for personal development.

I love it. I was finding this motivational. It is a very interesting experience of the Author. He has a good style of writing, easy to read and to understand. You might find here some couples of good ideas.

PS. I was really annoying about P90X part ))