Review of Niching Up

[Anastasia Baglay]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Niching Up" by Chris Dreyer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Everyone is good at something they like to do. But does it make their service outstanding, or can they say, “It’s my niche”? When we fall in love with what we do, it’s the moment we realize we want to do it for a lifetime. That’s one of the reasons why you might need this book.

The field of your activity is not that matter. You might be a lawyer, a businessman, a writer. Chris Dreyer tells us the pros and cons of niching up, describes them in detail and shares his personal experience. Even though the book is pretty small, all the information the author provides is valuable and educational. Chris Dreyer tells us about the “10,000 hours rule”, history’s examples, about competition between inventors and their technical progress. But we may say, “Just seeing someone else doing it is not enough.” However, at the same time, the author provides a guideline of rules that might help you improve your performance in almost any field. The book encourages us to go against the norm, take a measured risk and do things people aren’t ready to do.

For me, it is one of the best non-fiction book I’ve ever read. It could seem like it hasn’t much to offer. However, the manner of writing, including the absence of profanity and easy spelling with a great editor’s work; all of that aids in getting the full comprehension. Still, I disagree with some statements the author made, which is completely fine, considering the difference in our lifestyles. You might disagree with something as well. Even though, I found a lot of info I will use.

Summarising all of the above, I rate this book 5 out of 5. The difference in opinion with the author on certain points didn’t spoil my impression. I recommend this book for adults with different goals to achieve. Also, for people with a thirst for change, or for curious people to expand their horizons.

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Niching Up
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