Name: Linchpin
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Author: Seth Godin

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Chapter 1 The End of the Old Bargain

The "Lizard Brain" creates resistance to art. Emotional labor is the new currency. Real artists "ship" work; perfectionism is a trap. Cogs are replace…

Chapter 2 The Definition of an Artist 🔒

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Chapter 3 The Resistance (The Lizard Brain) 🔒

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Chapter 4 Emotional Labor is the Currency 🔒

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Chapter 5 The Culture of the Gift 🔒

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Chapter 6 There Is No Map 🔒

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Chapter 7 The Art of Shipping 🔒

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Chapter 8 Choosing Yourself 🔒

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Chapter 9 Conclusion: You Are a Genius 🔒

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Linchpin

Godin argues the "safe" path of following rules is dead.

To thrive, you must defeat the "Lizard Brain" (fear),

perform emotional labor, and ship creative work. Stop

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