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Summary of Linchpin 

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In a world where complacency is the order of the day, value is key. A great level of value will not only make you stand out, but will also make it difficult for you to be thrown off work. American author and thought leader, Seth Godin, offers “Linchpin” to the world as a gift to show the pathway out of ordinariness to success. This summary seeks to help you overcome a multigenerational conspiracy designed to sap your creativity and restlessness. “The only way to receive what you’re worth is to be unique, to exert emotional labor, to be seen as an essential part of anything, and to produce interactions that companies and individuals care deeply about.” ~ Seth Godin

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  • Who should read Linchpin
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The world is conditioned for complacency and conformity, but things can be different

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The word “genius” doesn’t always mean something huge that one would probably need a Nobel prize to win. A genius is someone with exceptional abilities and the insight to find the not so obvious solution to a problem. That is not so hard to find.

If you’ve ever done as little as found a shortcut that others couldn’t find, consider yourself a genius. If you’ve ever solved a problem that confounded your family, it’s okay to consider yourself a genius. You might feel far from it but that’s probably because no one is a genius all the time. Even Einstein had trouble finding his own house when he walked home from work everyday. So, don’t feel less than you are because you do things you consider below par. Every human is a genius, sometimes — one way or the other. And in a world that seeks something different from you, you have to step up to your genius.

The world has signed a “take-care-of-you” bargain with the corporate leaders. People are trained to go to school, follow instructions, show up on time, and work hard. There are no requirements of brilliance, or creativity. In return, they get a lot of money, health insurance, and job security.

However, in the face of competition and technology, the bargain has fallen apart. Job growth is on a standstill, at its best, and wages in many industries are on a high decline.

Many have become victims and pawns in a system that drains and undervalues them. The future of most corporate workers appears dismal. But it is time to stop complying with the system. It is time to see the opportunity this situation presents. It is time to deviate from the road the system lays down, and draw out your own map.

This summary is designed to show you how to stand up and make a difference. The goal is to persuade you that you have a chance to significantly change your life for the better. By understanding how the rules of this world have fundamentally changed, you can rise up and take advantage of this moment to be someone who is indispensable.
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In order to become a linchpin, you have to be ready to be different

Humans are conditioned to be average. People have been brainwashed by school and the system at large, into believing that all they have to do is do their job and follow instructions. To make it worse, everyone has a voice of resistance inside of their head that fights for average living.
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You should work your way to becoming a valuable asset to the organization where you work

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Understand how gift culture works and practice free giving

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A linchpin is strong on discernment and finds a way through every roadblock

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Social intelligence and emotional labor are necessary traits in every linchpin

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Don’t give up even if your efforts to become a linchpin do not yield good results

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