Tony Fadell is one of the most influential product designers and entrepreneurs of our time. He led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat, and has been involved in many other groundbreaking innovations. He has also faced many challenges and failures along his journey, and learned valuable lessons from them.

In his book Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making, he shares his insights and advice on how to create products that solve real problems, delight customers and change the world. He covers topics such as leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship and more.

The book is not a traditional memoir or a linear narrative. Rather, it is an "advice encyclopedia" that consists of short entries that can be read in any order. Each entry builds on the previous one, charting Tony's personal journey from a product designer to a leader, from a startup founder to an executive to a mentor.

The book is divided into six sections:
- Build Yourself: How to develop your skills, passions and mindset as a product maker.
- Build Your Career: How to navigate your professional path and find opportunities for growth and impact.
- Build Your Product: How to identify customer problems, craft product stories and design delightful solutions.
- Build Your Business: How to start, scale and sustain your venture in a competitive market.
- Build Your Team: How to hire, manage and inspire talented people who share your vision.
- Be CEO: How to lead with clarity, courage and empathy.

Build is a must-read for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company. It is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century.

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Buy it here: Build by Tony Waddell