Synopses & Reviews
Is it possible to make a career out of something you love? Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur, angel investor, and cool-sh*t doer, has figured it out and now shows you how.
In Do Cool Sh*t, she shares her adventures in entrepreneurship and life, from learning to step out of her comfort zone in a foreign country to achieving her dream of playing soccer for the New York Magic to partnering with Tony Hsieh of Zappos.com to launch her dream business. Now Miki shows you how to start a business, fund it on a shoestring budget, brainstorm a business plan, test a product, get great (free) press coverage, and more—all while living a life to be proud of.
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“Miki Agrawal is a real piece of work. It turns out that so are you. Once you read her high-energy book, you might be able to embrace the gifts you already have and go take advantage of them.” Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception
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“This book is your official permission slip to quit yappin and make it happen. Mikis book is smart, straightforward and a ton of funa must read for any aspiring entrepreneur.” Marie Forleo, marieforleo.com
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“Miki is an unstoppable force in successful pursuit of a rich and fulfilled life, and a source of practical wisdom for how you can be the same. The more people that follow her advice, the better the world will be.” Ben Rattray, founder of Change.org
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“If MacGyver were a woman she would look a lot like Miki Agrawal-she might even BE Miki. But this book makes it clear just how to tap into your inner MacGyver and transform your life!” Lee Zlotoff, creator of MacGyver
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“Offering a combination of vivid stories with action-able advice, Agrawal helps readers define and achieve their personalized versions of success....Simple yet powerful, Agrawals process liberates readers from conventional thinking and restrictions, freeing them to pursue their passions and make a living at the same time.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
About the Author
Miki Agrawal is a successful serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and TV personality. She was named one of Forbes's 2013 "Millennials on a Mission" and was the recipient of a 2013 Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award. A Cornell University graduate, she is the founder of the highly acclaimed farm-to-table pizza restaurant WILD, which she opened at age twenty-six in New York City without any experience in the restaurant business. She has partnered with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh to open a third restaurant in Las Vegas. She is also the founder of THINX, a sustainable underwear solution for women around the world allowing them to live more comfortably without worrying about their "time of the month." She is also a partner in Super Sprowtz, a children's multimedia companythat teaches kids about healthy eating. Miki is a half-Japanese, half-Indian French Canadian American who lives in New York City with her identical twin sister, Radha.