Remarkable by David Kronfeld Summary
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Venture capitalist David Kronfeld's Wall Street Journal bestseller reveals career insights not taught in business schools. Initially written for his grandsons, "Remarkable" became a professional development phenomenon, emphasizing that true success requires more than academic knowledge. What counterintuitive skill matters most in today's workplace?
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The Remarkable Power of Insightfulness
Ever wondered why some professionals consistently see what others miss? David Kronfeld's journey from an Israeli immigrant with limited English to a venture capital powerhouse reveals that insightfulness-not connections, luck, or raw intelligence-was his secret weapon. What makes this revelation particularly powerful is that insightfulness isn't merely an innate talent but a structured skill anyone can develop. This methodology has become required reading at top business schools and a favorite of executives like former Cisco CEO John Chambers. The good news? You don't need to be a genius to master it. Insightfulness is about consistency-seeing patterns, questioning assumptions, and reaching accurate conclusions when others can't. It's the difference between occasionally having good ideas and being known as someone who consistently delivers breakthrough thinking.
The Four-Step Method to See What Others Miss
You Don't Need to Be a Genius to Excel
Competing Successfully: The Hidden Rules of Career Advancement
Challenging Common Wisdom: Where Breakthrough Opportunities Hide
The Art of Influencing Outcomes, Not Just People
The LIPP Formula: Your Path to Remarkable Thinking
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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