The Gap
The Little Space Between What You Know and Don't Know
by Douglas Vigliotti
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Pub Date 11 Jun 2019 | Archive Date 1 Jul 2019
Mascot Books | Amplify Publishing
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Description
This big idea is smaller than you'd think.
Meet the Gap: the little space between what you know and don't know. It's the thing sitting between you and what you want; it's a small thing that amounts to everything.
Are you stuck in your career, relationship, education, or business? Maybe you're frozen by the same old habits and opinions or trapped in the story you've been telling yourself for the last 20, 30, or 50 years? That's okay. It's normal. We only know what we know. We're all stuck on something.
In a world overflowing with competing information, knowing who to turn to, what to watch out for, and what to focus on has never been more difficult. The Gap will help you turn obstacles into opportunities by identifying hidden forces and blind spots that prevent you from achieving your goals. Drawing on real-world examples, Douglas Vigliotti empowers readers with thought-provoking questions and simple strategies to cut through the noise of the information age, challenging you to look at the world from a whole new perspective.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Doug Vigliotti is a bright young thinker. In a series of short digestible passages, he reveals the hidden influences that shape your perspective and our informational landscape. The Gap will change the way you think about and consume information."
--Annie Duke, author of Thinking In Bets
"The Gap explores the limits of our knowledge, redrawing the boundaries of perspective and unpacking subconscious barriers to unlock opportunities we didn't know existed."
--Bradley Tusk, author of The Fixer
"In a world where everyone is beating their chest claiming to have all the answers, The Gap is an eye-opening reminder that many things aren't as they appear to be. It's the necessary foundation for thinking clearly about your life. Read it, then tell your friends about it. It will make you look good."
--Mark Goulston, author of Just Listen
"Inspiring, enlightening, and quick enough to fit into your busy schedule, The Gap is compelling because Doug Vigliotti's take is both lighthearted and deep at the same time."
--Chip Conley, author of Wisdom @ Work
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781643074139 |
| PRICE | US$17.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Priya J, Reviewer
What you know and what you don't know (but sure would like to), the difference between the two is the gap. The author shares several perspectives to help you bridge this gap.
Things like interest (watch out for people's personal interest), gatekeepers (who are the gatekeepers of this knowledge) and uncertainty (the fear of the unknown). My favourite perspective to consider was randomness because IMHO that describes life. You can call it chaos, you can call it luck, you can call it destiny but you can't deny its existence.
Overall a good book to read.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley.
Chrystopher L, Librarian
What would you do if you could bridge the gap between what you know and what you don't know?
In The Gap, Vigliotti sets out to explore that question and to lay down a game plan for how you can do just that. The book is a surprisingly easy and short read, with engaging pull-quotes and gray sidebars that break up the text like little reading speed bumps, giving you time to digest everything being written.
While I felt it could have gone a little more in-depth at times, the book was definitely a great jumping off point, and a text that advocates continuous learning is definitely a worthy read.
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
Great advice to help you reach your full potential. The book was written in language that was easy to follow and that can be broken into small pieces.
