Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander
Nonfiction. 97 Pages. 4 Stars
Synopsis:
Author Scott Alexander wants you to wake up tomorrow morning as a full-grown, 6,000-pound rhinoceros! Rhinos have purpose. Rhinos have dreams. And rhinos put everything they’ve got into everything they do. If you have ever thought I can do better, if you have ever felt the stirrings of rhino blood in your veins and your heart quicken at the scent of success, then you are ready. Listen to Rhinoceros Success and get charging!
My Review:
A quick and quirky read. This one’s been on the TBR for a while. I found it at a used book store and finally got around to it.
I like the lighthearted humor in this a lot. It’s motivating for sure! And would be an easy one to reread when you need another shot of motivation.
I was a little wary at first with the whole “charge!” at anything and everything, mostly because I’ve been told I can be a bull in a China shop (unintentionally). I also tend to work with my nose to the grindstone more often than not. Charging is easy for me. Resting is not, but I’m learning that true rest is just as vital. However, the book is a giant metaphor and it does actually address rest later on. Work hard; play hard. Unplugging fully is also part of Rhino Success.
A book to not take super seriously, but one that will make you think. Good for a quick laugh and for motivating you when you’re in a slump.