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Do Cool Sh*t

Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After

Miki Agrawal

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💡Have you ever wondered how to quit your soul-crushing 9-to-5 and finally start building a business around the things you truly love?
💡What if you could turn your most 'out-there' ideas into a successful reality, even if you don’t have a business degree or a massive budget?
💡Are you curious about the secret to building a 'dream team' that will support your vision and help you achieve the impossible?

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Key Takeaways from Do Cool Sh*t

✓Discover how to confidently pitch your unconventional life choices by treating them like a business proposal that highlights mutual benefits.
✓Learn to eliminate toxic situations by conducting a simple energy audit to clearly separate the people and activities that inspire you from those that drain you.
✓Master a proven three-step formula for breaking away from the crowd and confidently initiating meaningful conversations with strangers.
✓Find out how to pursue ambitious side passions while working a conventional job by effectively securing your employer's blessing and support.
✓Understand the 'Internal Examination' (I-EX) method to uncover your true calling by finding the exact intersection between your genuine skills and your deepest passions.

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Core Philosophy+

Embracing Change+

Daring to Dream+

Discovering Your Calling+

Turning Passion into Action+

Building Your Tribe+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 7

How did Miki Agrawal convince her parents to let her study abroad, and what broader lesson did this teach her?

A. By treating it like a business proposal highlighting mutual benefits.
B. By threatening to drop out of college if they refused.
C. By securing a full scholarship to cover the expenses.
D. By promising to take over the family business upon her return.

Question 2 of 7

According to Miki Agrawal, what is an effective exercise for eliminating toxic situations and facilitating personal growth?

A. Writing a daily journal about your frustrations.
B. Drawing a line down a paper to list things that inspire you versus things that drain your energy.
C. Taking a month-long sabbatical to travel alone.
D. Confronting everyone who has wronged you in the past year.

Question 3 of 7

When Miki needed to leave her banking job early for soccer tryouts, how did she successfully get her employers on board?

A. She secretly took sick leave on the days she had tryouts.
B. She quit her job immediately to show her full commitment to soccer.
C. She found a sympathetic boss, provided precise schedules, and assured them their interests were still a priority.
D. She offered to take a 50% pay cut in exchange for flexible working hours.

Question 4 of 7

What is the 'I-EX' (Internal Examination) method designed to help you discover?

A. Which friends belong in your core 'tribe' and which do not.
B. A career path in tune with your aspirations by asking what you are genuinely good at and passionate about.
C. The financial viability of a new business idea before seeking investors.
D. The hidden toxic traits that are holding you back from corporate success.

Question 5 of 7

What inspired Miki to start her own hormone-free pizzeria?

A. Her lifelong dream of becoming a master chef in New York City.
B. Her discovery of the alarming use of hormones in America's dairy industry to increase milk production.
C. A family recipe for pizza dough that she wanted to share with the world.
D. A suggestion from a mentor she met while working in the film production industry.

Question 6 of 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps Miki used to bring her business idea to life?

A. Diving into extensive research about the industry.
B. Engaging a network of savvy individuals for insights.
C. Securing a massive bank loan before testing the market.
D. Shadowing a mentor to gain hands-on experience.

Question 7 of 7

What overarching message does Miki draw from the ten principles of the Burning Man festival regarding community building?

A. Exclusivity is necessary to maintain a high-quality network.
B. Achieve being through doing.
C. Financial investment is the foundation of any strong tribe.
D. A community must have a strict hierarchy to function properly.

Do Cool Sh*t — Full Chapter Overview

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21 — Embracing change and taking new paths: A route to personal growth and fresh opportunities
32 — Daring to dream: Overcoming obstacles and pursuing passions against the odds
43 — Finding your calling: Where passion and skill meet
54 — Turning passion into action: Four steps for bringing a business idea to life
65 — Embracing community: Building and nurturing your tribe
76 — Final summary

Do Cool Sh*t Summary & Overview

Do Cool Sh*t (2013) is a guide for anyone who’s ready to break free from the norm. Packed with real-life anecdotes, it outlines practical steps for embracing change, pursuing passions, and building meaningful relationships so you can transform your life into something extraordinary.

Who Should Listen to Do Cool Sh*t?

Free spirits seeking inspiration to transform their dreams into reality
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break away from the conventional nine-to-five
Career-changers eager to explore uncharted territories and live life on their own terms

About the Author: Miki Agrawal

Miki Agrawal is an entrepreneur and best-selling author, known for founding several acclaimed social enterprises: TUSHY, THINX, & WILD. She’s recognized by Fast Company, the World Economic Forum, and INC for her innovative endeavors, and is the author of another best-selling book: Disrupt-Her.

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