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The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth

Entrepreneurship For Weirdos, Misfits and World Dominators

Chris Brogan

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The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth
The "Freak" Mindset+
Planning & Discipline+
Business Skills+
Navigating Challenges+
Cultivating Community+
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The Employeepreneur+

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Question 1 of 8
What defines a 'freak' in the context of the book?
  • A. Someone who dresses outrageously to attract attention in the corporate world.
  • B. Someone who thinks differently, refuses to conform, and builds success on their individuality.
  • C. A business owner who rejects modern technology and globalization.
  • D. An employee who frequently changes jobs due to boredom and lack of focus.
Question 2 of 8
According to the book, what is the critical difference between motivation and self-discipline?
  • A. Motivation helps you set goals, while self-discipline helps you fund them.
  • B. Motivation is a long-term strategy, while self-discipline provides short-term bursts of energy.
  • C. Motivation might get you started, but self-discipline ensures you consistently put in the work over time.
  • D. Motivation is required for creative tasks, whereas self-discipline is only needed for administrative tasks.
Question 3 of 8
How does the author suggest business owners handle skills they do not possess, such as web design?
  • A. Spend several months mastering the skill before officially launching the business.
  • B. Ignore the requirement completely and focus exclusively on direct sales.
  • C. Outsource the task to a professional so they can focus on the core aspects of their business.
  • D. Hire a full-time executive team to manage all technical aspects of the business.
Question 4 of 8
How does the book view the act of 'quitting' an idea or project?
  • A. As a sign of weakness that true entrepreneurs must avoid at all costs.
  • B. As a constructive choice when an idea simply isn't working out.
  • C. As a last resort only to be used after you have run out of financial resources.
  • D. As a failure that will permanently damage your business reputation.
Question 5 of 8
What is the Okinawan concept of 'monchu' used to illustrate in the book?
  • A. The importance of taking daily breaks to maintain mental health and prevent burnout.
  • B. The financial strategy of keeping business expenses exclusively within the family.
  • C. The value of finding and cultivating a chosen community or 'tribe' to support your business.
  • D. A traditional method of manufacturing goods with high attention to detail.
Question 6 of 8
What are the three key components of effective media mentioned in the text?
  • A. Content, community, and a marketplace.
  • B. Advertising, audience, and analytics.
  • C. Storytelling, visuals, and distribution.
  • D. Engagement, reach, and monetization.
Question 7 of 8
What is the 'mirror approach' in the context of creating media like a blog or newsletter?
  • A. Copying the successful marketing strategies of your direct competitors.
  • B. Telling a relatable personal story to build a relationship with your customers.
  • C. Reflecting negative feedback back to the customer to show you are listening.
  • D. Creating content that exactly matches the search terms used by your target audience.
Question 8 of 8
What does it mean to be an 'employeepreneur' according to the book's actionable advice?
  • A. An entrepreneur who secretly maintains a full-time corporate job to fund their startup.
  • B. A regular employee who thinks like a boss, seeks innovative solutions, and takes on tough projects.
  • C. A business owner who treats their employees as equal equity partners.
  • D. An employee who starts a competing business using their current company's resources.

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In The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth (2014), you’ll come face to face with today’s “freaks,” the new generation of way-out-of-the-box thinkers who are transforming modern business culture. Entrepreneurs who are a little crazy, who aren’t afraid to be freaky, can show you how you too can build a successful business by channeling your inner freak.

Who Should Listen to The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth?

  • People who feel they don’t “fit” the mainstream business mold
  • Entrepreneurs with unusual or counterintuitive ideas
  • Anyone who has ever been considered a “freak”

About the Author: Chris Brogan

Chris Brogan is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a bestselling author of eight books and a professional speaker.

 

© Chris Brogan: The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth copyright 2014, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Used by permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. and shall not be made available to any unauthorized third parties.

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