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Make No Small Plans

Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community

Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal and Jeremy Schwartz

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The Summit Story+
Passion and Work+
Authenticity and Risk+
Revolutionizing Networking+
Designing Surreal Experiences+
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Question 1 of 7
How did Summit differentiate itself from traditional elite gatherings like Davos in its early days?
  • A. It focused exclusively on non-profit leaders and activists.
  • B. It targeted established Fortune 500 CEOs and politicians.
  • C. It brought together young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
  • D. It required attendees to have at least a decade of corporate experience.
Question 2 of 7
According to the book, what is the flaw in the conventional wisdom that 'if you do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life'?
  • A. Passion projects actually require enduring difficult and boring tasks because you care enough to push for improvement.
  • B. Financial compensation inevitably ruins the pure enjoyment of a hobby.
  • C. Most people are incapable of finding true passion in a traditional corporate environment.
  • D. Pursuing a passion project leads to burnout much faster than traditional work.
Question 3 of 7
What lesson did Elliott learn from his father regarding pursuing his authentic interests?
  • A. To fully commit, you must burn your boats and drop out of college immediately.
  • B. Acting authentically means taking calculated risks rather than being reckless.
  • C. You should only pursue entrepreneurship if you can secure venture capital first.
  • D. Authenticity requires completely separating your personal life from your business endeavors.
Question 4 of 7
Why did the founders of Summit dislike traditional networking events?
  • A. They were too expensive for young entrepreneurs to attend.
  • B. They encouraged highly transactional, short-term interactions rather than genuine relationships.
  • C. They strictly prohibited attendees from pitching their own companies.
  • D. They were usually hosted in remote locations that were difficult to travel to.
Question 5 of 7
What two criteria make up the 'Airport Test' used by Summit to select event guests?
  • A. Are they wealthy, and do they have a large social media following?
  • B. Are they famous, and are they willing to speak for free?
  • C. Are they experienced investors, and are they seeking new startups?
  • D. Are they doing work they love, and are they nice?
Question 6 of 7
How does Summit's culture approach the generation of ideas?
  • A. It relies exclusively on the executive team to filter out bad ideas early on.
  • B. It believes that quantity leads to quality, so everyone is expected to share their ideas regardless of status.
  • C. It limits brainstorming sessions to prevent the distraction of unworkable concepts.
  • D. It requires every proposed idea to have a fully developed business plan before being heard.
Question 7 of 7
How did Summit successfully secure Jeff Bezos as a speaker without paying his massive speaking fee?
  • A. They offered him equity in the Summit company.
  • B. They traded advertising space in Elliott's newsletter for Bezos's appearance.
  • C. They provided him a unique platform to tell his personal story to a large audience.
  • D. They promised to host the event at an Amazon-owned facility.

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Make No Small Plans Summary & Overview

Make No Small Plans (2022) is the inside story of how a group of young entrepreneurs created one of the world’s most exciting platforms for global events and conferences – the Summit Series. This isn’t just a chance for them to recount their company’s history, though. Packed with actionable takeaways and business wisdom, this is a book designed to inspire readers on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Who Should Listen to Make No Small Plans?

  • Recent graduates unsure which path they should follow
  • Entrepreneurs and self-starters looking for inspiration
  • Anyone interested in building better business relationships

About the Author: Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal and Jeremy Schwartz

Elliott Bisnow, Jeff Rosenthal, Jeremy Schwartz, and Brett Leve are the cofounders and co-owners of Summit Group, an organization dedicated to fostering a global community of business and thought leaders. They’re also active investors through the Summit Action Fund, an investment vehicle that has backed up-and-coming start-ups like Uber and Warby Parker at critical moments in their development.

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