The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence

Name: The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence
Price: 11.89 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (158 reviews)
Author: Thomas J. Peters

by Thomas J. Peters

Self Help Business

4.2 (158)

4.2 stars from 158 reviews

538 pages~9 hr readPublished by HarperStudioPublished 2010-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You run a small business or freelance operation and want actionable advice that doesn't require a consultant retainer.
You're sceptical of buzzwords and prefer Peters' direct, no-nonsense approach to what actually moves the needle.
You believe customer loyalty is built through consistent attention to detail, not grand corporate gestures.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a linear narrative or story-driven business book rather than a collection of discrete principles.
You're looking for deep dives into strategy and competitive analysis instead of execution-focused tactics.
You prefer business authors who soften their messaging with humour and self-deprecation over Peters' confrontational style.

About this book

The Little Big Things presents 163 approaches to achieving excellence in business and management. The book emphasizes back-to-basics principles applicable across different economic conditions and technological changes, whether for freelancers, small-business owners, or corporate leaders. Peters argues that success depends on mastering the people side of business and focusing on daily excellence rather than distant grand outcomes. He contends that customers notice small details, small interactions create lasting impressions, and small successes accumulate into larger achievements. The book positions itself against conformism and the status quo, offering practical ways to run a successful enterprise by attending to fundamentals.

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Currently 4.2★ from 158 reviews

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