The final chapter of the book is review of previous chapters, and also offers several examples of reformed diminishers. Wiseman also outlines a number of concrete steps, or experiments, as they are referred to in the book; things to commit to trying for, like, 30 days. The author reviews and reminds the reader that the process of transforming diminishing habits to multiplying ones are simple, but not easy, and that change takes time and is non-linear. Also, one does not have to excel at all the disciplines (Talent Magnet, Liberator, Challenger, Debate Maker, Investor); excelling at one is already really good; two to three would make you great.
The author also tacks on some inspiring tidbits of becoming a multiplier of multipliers: someone who multiplies so hard that the effect ripples out several layers over. Finally, everything is brought full circle with a reminder that that people who work with multipliers produce better work and feel less burnout. They are no longer under-utilised and overworked.
I found this chapter to be a bit repetitive, but I suspect it is a good one to reference. It has solid advice on habit building, even if it doesn't refer to itself as such. More than anything, this chapter invites self-reflection and evaluation.
The rest of the book includes an interesting chapter on their research methodology, an FAQ (Appendix B), and a checklist of experiments to try (Appendix E), grouped by discipline as well as the diminishing tendencies that they counter. Back in chapter 3, we went over the idea of defining "where is it safe to fail?" In Appendices B and E there are basically scripts for how one might define the waterline.
I skimmed over the appendices for now and figure I'll come back and reference them for specifics. This wraps up my first ever complete Let's Read! For now, I have chosen one experiment to do in the next 30 days, "Name the Genius," which also coincides with my private goal of becoming less cynical.
I wonder what will come of it?
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