The Art of Being Unmistakable: A Collection of Essays About Making a Dent in The Universe [Kindle Edition]

Srinivas Rao (Author)

Book Description

We live in such a hyper-connected society today flooded with so much talent and so much noise. Talent alone won’t cut it. Whether you’re an artist, musician, writer or creator of sorts, to stand out in the world you must be unmistakable.


It’s the only option.

To create unmistakable work, you must take risks. You must cross lines, personal and professional. You must go to the point of a no return. On my 34th birthday, I asked myself a question. "If this had been the last year of my life, would I have been ok with how I'd lived?" When my answer was a resounding NO, I knew that something had to change.

So I started to write in a way that was more honest, more transparent and more vulnerable than I ever had. I committed career suicide, one Facebook status update at a time. And in that process I found my voice. This collection of essays is about that journey. I hope it inspires you to find that unmistakable artist in yourself."

Product Details

• File Size: 256 KB
• Print Length: 134 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1493746286
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00FP3PMI2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray:
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• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,985 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #3 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Self-Help > Creativity
  • #7 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Entrepreneurship
  • #20 in Books > Self-Help > Creativity

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SO GOOD I HAD TO REWRITE A G-RATED REVIEW!! October 8, 2013

By BerniXiong

Format:Kindle Edition

Wanna know how [fudging] good this book is?

So [fudging] good I had to write this review for a second time. I'm not completely sure why my first review never showed up but I highly suspect it had something to do with the little bit of [no-no] language I used to express my EXTREME DELIGHT!

To prevent another #reviewfail, I'm gonna keep this G-rated as you'll see in brackets. Without further ado, I'll give you 3 simple reasons why you should buy this book:

1. Srini writes from the [doggone] heart: There are only a few people whose writing I eat up on a regular basis... who stick their neck out on the line and get really [bare] with their works of art. Srini is one of them and probably the only one whose novel-length Facebook updates I've been reading pretty much every single day for more than half a year now.
YOU'LL FEEL INSPIRED AND MOVED.

2. Srini will disrupt your thinking: If you're used to thinking inside the box or following best practices, this book will kick you in the [bottom]. After reading this book, you'll begin to question why you've been okay with conforming for as long as you have. You'll start to ask yourself better questions to find out what you really care about. You'll learn to understand that there are other options on the table than what you can visibly and reasonably see.
YOU'LL NEVER SEE THE WORLD THE SAME AGAIN.

3. Srini will help you to give a [dung] about what truly matters and how to make a contribution to the world: I am not exaggerating when I say that reading Srini's writing has literally inspired me to write with more vulnerability and has given me the bravery to own my voice. The more I saw him take risks saying what needed to be said no matter how fearful he was of putting himself out there, the more I worked up the courage to follow his lead and do the same for me.
YOU'LL TAKE ACTION EVEN WHEN YOU'RE SCARED [LIKE POOP]... LIKE SRINI SAYS, "IF YOU'RE AFRAID TO HIT PUBLISH, YOU'VE PROBABLY WRITTEN SOME OF YOUR BEST WORK."

Nice work Srini! I'm so [super] proud of you man! Read more ›

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Orders another re-read! October 21, 2013

By FW

Format:Kindle Edition

I am graduating with a first or second class honours degree in a couple of month's time, and my lectures are keen to place me in the best companies when I step into the working world. I have already worked for four years in the corporate world prior to entering university, and I know deep in my heart that the corporate world is not where I want to end up again. When others walked into the office in suits and crisp skirts, I turned up in jeans and tshirts. When others hide when the CEO does his rounds, I smile and bounce my head listening to (banned) music through my phone. Nevertheless, I was tolerated (but never appreciated) because I always delivered more than anyone.

I have always thought there was something wrong with me in my inability to just follow and submit, but reading this book made me understand that I am not alone - I am a corporate misfit.

And in recent months as I began to feel the pressure by my lecturers, family, and friends alike to climb the corporate ladder again, The Art of Being Unmistakable reminds me that I don't have to sell my soul. That it's ok to go against the norm. That it's ok to embrace my fears, and just be the best version of me. That it's ok to fall short in the yardstick of measurement of society today, as long as I get to do what is real to me.

I foresee myself reading this book again and again (since it's such a concise and enjoyable read), especially when I start to waver in my determination to be unmistakeable. Thanks Sri for sharing your insights and experiences with us :)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't let age stop you from reading this book. November 1, 2013

By Dwayne Lynch

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm 81 and after reading this little book I decided I still had time to make A DENT IN THE WORLD ... Onward and Upward!!!!!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for motivating new thought in an old brain. October 29, 2013

By Denise G. Mills

Format:Kindle Edition

I was 59 years old in a job I loved for 25 years, and one day without a clue was called in and fired. For a long while I felt and acted as though someone had died. Upon evaluation I realized it was me, except that I was still breathing. Today I realize maybe this is meant to be a new beginning. Thanks to Glen Beck for recommending this book and for AmazoN's Prime Kindle lending library, and the author, Mr. Tao for writing it.

27 of 35 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Want to be happy? Get fired and go surfing. November 1, 2013

By Kelly E Carlen

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Be yourself. Don't worry about what other people think. There, I just save you $2.99.

Like others, I also bought his book on the recommendation of Glen Beck. I like Glen, but sorry, this book's a dud. It's new age philosophy about finding your bliss and following your heart. Nice work IF you can get it. This book seems to take the very selfish approach that in whatever you do it should all be about you--how it all affects you, only do things you like, blah blah. As a married father of 3, I can't drop out and spend my time surfing, writing, and hoping for a paycheck. Unfortunately in life there are times when you have to suck it up and maybe do what you don't want because you have responsibilities other than yourself regardless if it's your bliss or not.
Yes, there's some stuff in here about if you like what you do you'll do better, don't let the "Man" bring you down and tell you what's important, etc. But I didn't need a book to tell me that.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Would've been 5 stars w/o all the BS spelled out. November 2, 2013

By Dennis Goldner

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm old school. I was born prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I will recommend this book to my friends but not without warning them about the offensive language that could have been abbreviated and still gotten the author's points across.

More About the Author

I'm Srinivas Rao (aka. "Srini"), the host and co-founder of BlogcastFM, a podcast where I interview business experts, best selling authors, and successful entrepreneurs. Since starting BlogcastFM in February 2010, I've interviewed over 250 of the world's most successful bloggers, authors, and internet entrepreneurs. Former guests on the podcast include Danielle Laporte, Ramit Sethi, Julien Smith, Mike Stelzner, Chris Guillebeau, and many others. Today the show has over 120 5-star reviews in iTunes and receives over 80,000 downloads a month.


As a byproduct of my work on BlogcastFM, I've been a two time speaker at Blogworld Expo. I'm a regular contributor to the Adage 150 Blog GROW, and my writing has been featured on numerous social media and personal development blogs. I'm also the author of the personal development blog, The Skool of Life which I've grown to over 50,000 monthly visitors.

I'm also a bit obsessed with surfing (the ocean, not the internet). I caught one good wave in Brazil a few years ago and my life has never been the same. If you contact me there's a chance we might talk about surfing.