Die Empty, Todd Henry
Die Empty, Todd Henry
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Die Empty
Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

Author: Todd Henry

Narrator: Todd Henry

Unabridged: 5 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 10/01/2013


Synopsis

"Embrace the importance of now, and refuse to allow the lull of comfort, fear, familiarity, and ego to prevent you from taking action on your ambitions...The cost of inaction is vast. Don't go to your grave with your best work inside of you. Choose to die empty."

Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow to do our most important and valuable work. We fill our days with frantic activity, bouncing from task to task, scrambling to make deadlines and chase the next promotion. But by the end of each day we're often left asking ourselves "did the work I do today really matter?" We feel the ticking of the clock, but we're stuck in first gear, unsure of the path forward and without a road map to guide us.

Here's the hard truth: sooner or later all of our tomorrows will run out, so how we choose to spend today is significant. Each day that we postpone difficult tasks and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation results in a net deficit to the world, our organizations, and ourselves.

Die Empty is a tool for people who aren't willing to put off their most important work for another day. Todd Henry explains the forces that keep us in stagnation, and introduces a process for instilling consistent practices into your life that will keep you on a true and steady course.

It's not about slaving over a project or living on a whim--it's about embracing the idea that time is finite and making the unique contribution to the world that only you can make. Henry shows how to cultivate the mindset and the methods you need to sustain your enthusiasm, push through mental barriers, and unleash your best work each day. His guiding principles and checkpoints include:

Define Your Battles: Counter aimlessness by defining your goals wisely and build your life around achieving them.
Be Fiercely Curious: Prevent boredom from dulling your senses by approaching your work with a curious mindset.
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Make a valuable contribution to the world by getting uncomfortable and embracing lifelong growth and skill development.

Sure to bring a newfound clarity and a sense of urgency to how you approach your work every day, Die Empty will help you reach for and achieve your goals.

About Todd Henry

Todd Henry, the author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty, is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps people and organizations generate brilliant ideas. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he is a sought-after speaker on creativity, productivity, leadership, and passion for work.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heidi on July 17, 2019

Your days are finite. One day, they will run out. As a friend of mine likes to say, "You know, the death rate is hovering right around one hundred percent." pg 3 Todd Henry has given the world a call-to-action with Die Empty. The book is one big reminder that one day you (yes, you!) will die and he i......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 05, 2013

The first 30 pages or so resonated with me, mostly because I waste a lot of time deviating from well-intentioned plans. I also love the title. The rest of it was painfully boring. Better self-help lessons might be found in the writings of Marcus Aurelius. I'm pretty sure he "died empty" without givi......more

Goodreads review by Chung Chin on January 14, 2014

From the cover jacket - "Die Empty is a tool for people who aren't willing to put off their most important work for another day. Todd Henry explains the forces that keeps us in stagnation and introduces a process for instilling consistent practices into your life that will keep you on a true and ste......more

Goodreads review by Emily Reeves on October 02, 2013

A fabulous read about making a difference in your life each and every day rather than living by your to-do list. I will keep this by my side as a reference and reminder to live and act with purpose.......more

Goodreads review by shams hoter | on February 29, 2024

" ستقاس حياتك في نهاية المطاف بمقدار عطائك ، لا بمقدار ما أخذت . فلا تبخل على بقيتنا ، إننا في حاجة إلى إسهامك . إجعل عمل حياتك بناء هيكل لعمل تفخر به . وأسهم يوميًا بسرعة واجتهاد ، فكل بذور تغرسها اليوم ستحصد محصولها لاحقًا . وما الغد إلا أمنية غير محققة ، فعش إذًا كأن اليوم هو كل مالديك . فإن فعلت......more