Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey MacKay Summary
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Mackay's business masterpiece - translated into 35 languages and selling 10 million copies - delivers bite-sized wisdom that's kept it on NYT's top 15 inspirational books list. What timeless networking secret made Fortune magazine crown him "Mr. Make Things Happen"?
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What Every Shark Knows That You Don't
Success in business isn't about being the smartest person in the room - it's about knowing more about the people in that room than anyone else does. Consider this: while most salespeople struggle to remember a client's name, one envelope manufacturer created a system so detailed it tracks everything from a customer's favorite drink to their daughter's gymnastics schedule. The result? His sales team earns double the industry average. This isn't manipulation - it's the difference between transactional thinking and relationship mastery. In a world where products are increasingly commoditized and competition grows fiercer by the day, your competitive advantage doesn't live in your product catalog. It lives in a filing cabinet containing 66 questions about each person you hope to do business with. The Mackay 66 customer profile system sounds excessive until you see it work. Sixty-six questions covering everything from business basics to personal passions - family names, hobbies, vacation preferences, even drinking habits. One salesperson pursued a Chicago purchasing agent for three years without success, then discovered her passion for wrestling. That single piece of information eventually unlocked a deal after six years of patient relationship-building. Another overheard a buyer mention her daughter's gymnastics meet, attended it, and landed a major contract shortly after. This isn't about collecting data for data's sake. It's recognizing a fundamental truth: customers don't just want products - they want recognition, respect, reliability, and genuine human connection. When meeting Fidel Castro as part of the first business delegation to post-revolution Cuba, pre-meeting research revealed Castro's interests in baseball and physical fitness. That knowledge immediately transcended political differences and created authentic connection. In today's digital age, a simple Google search before any meeting can reveal conversation topics that genuinely interest your prospects. The person with the most information doesn't just have an advantage - they usually win. Your competitors are selling envelopes or widgets or services. You're building relationships that happen to involve those things.
The Illusion That Sells Better Than Reality
The Power of Walking Away and Negotiating Like You Mean It
Freedom Within Structure, Details Within Vision
Know Your Enemy as Well as Your Customer
The Relentless Pursuit That Separates Winners From Wishers
Swimming Forward: Your Move in Shark-Infested Waters
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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