{"product_id":"killing-it-an-entrepreneurs-guide-to-keeping-your-head-without-losing-your-heart-isbn-9780062475343","title":"Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe former CEO of Clif Bar, Co-founder of Plum, and serial entrepreneur offers insights about launching and growing a business while maintaining a fulfilled life in this practical guide filled with hard-won advice culled from the author’s own sometimes dark, raw experiences. With a foreword by Steve Blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspiring entrepreneurs are told that to launch a business, you must go all in, devoting every resource and moment to making it work. But following this advice comes at an enormous personal cost: divorce, addiction, even suicide. It means sacrificing the intangibles that make life worth living. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheryl O’Loughlin knows there is a better way. In \u003cem\u003eKilling It,\u003c\/em\u003e she shares the wisdom she’s gained from her successful experiences launching a company from the ground up (Plum), running two fast-growing companies (Clif Bar and REBBL), and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs (Stanford University). She tells it like it is: If you don’t invest in your wellbeing, your business will not succeed, nor will you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheryl knows firsthand the difficulty of balancing the needs of her growing family with her physical and mental health, while managing other work and life challenges. In this warm, honest, and wise handbook, she gives you the essentials for killing it in business—without killing the rest of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with real-life examples and anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eKilling It\u003c\/em\u003e addresses common questions including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you prepare your significant other for your business venture?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you time launching and growing your business with the ebb and flow of family life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you find joy in the day-to-day?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you maintain meaningful, supportive friendships?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you walk away and start again?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate life and business course, \u003cem\u003eKilling It\u003c\/em\u003e gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to start their enterprise and thrive—both in the office and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eSheryl O’Loughlin, the former CEO of Clif Bar, offers the ultimate life and business course. \u003cem\u003eKilling It\u003c\/em\u003e gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to start their enterprise and thrive—both in the office and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspiring entrepreneurs are told that to launch a business, you must go all in, devoting every resource and moment to making it work. But the dirty, not-so-little secret among entrepreneurs is that whether they fail or succeed, they often pay a very high personal cost—divorce, addiction or missed opportunities—for the risks they take. The all-consuming lifestyle means sacrificing the intangibles that make life worth living. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheryl O’Loughlin knows there is a better way. In \u003cem\u003eKilling It\u003c\/em\u003e, she shares the wisdom she’s gained from her successful experiences launching a company from the ground up (Plum), running two fast-growing businesses (Clif Bar and REBBL), and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs (at the Stanford Graduate School of Business). In detailing her journey—from massive growth at hip companies to near bankruptcy and a serious eating disorder—Sheryl tells it like it is: if you don’t invest in your well-being, your business will not succeed, nor will you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with real-life examples and anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eKilling It \u003c\/em\u003eaddresses common questions and concerns, including\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• How do you prepare your significant other for your business venture? And how can you continue to support each other along the way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•  How do you immerse yourself in a startup while staying committed to family and meaningful friendships?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•  How do you choose partners and investors who align with your core beliefs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•  How do you find joy in the day-to-day?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•  How do you walk away and start again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is necessary reading for entrepreneurs at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Sheryl’s personal experience as a leader, mentor, and founder gives her the ammunition to deliver more than just platitudes. \u003ci\u003eKilling It\u003c\/i\u003e is the kind of practical advice entrepreneurs need to thrive in the world of churn.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProfessor Irv Grousbeck, Consulting Professor, Stanford University Graduate School of Business\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? Sheryl O’Loughlin’s book, \u003ci\u003eKilling It\u003c\/i\u003e, is the perfect guide to help you answer that question. Jam-packed with real-life stories of what it truly takes to be successful, Killing It also provides a wealth of sage advice and critical questions to ask yourself and your team as you get your company from the idea stage to the exit.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenise Brosseau, serial entrepreneur and author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thought-provoking and honest work by a successful entrepreneur with insights into the realities and issues of starting and running a business. Highly recommended. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo many aspiring entrepreneurs have no idea what they’re in for when dreaming about their start-up. Sheryl O’Loughlin’s Killing It! condenses decades worth of hard-earned wisdom into a compelling and personal manual for success both as an entrepreneur and a human being. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Owsley, managing partner at Catterton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI adore this book. Entrepreneurship is one of the most difficult-and yet most rewarding-career paths anyone can take. In Killing It Sheryl brilliantly captures the ups and downs of her own journey and distills them into a guiding principles every entrepreneur should use. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNancy Duarte, bestselling author and CEO of Duarte, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eKilling It!\u003c\/i\u003e is a relevant and incisive look at what being an entrepreneur is really about. Sheryl’s deeply personal account provides authentic insight into not only the much-lauded upsides of entrepreneurship, but also the considerable toll it can take on one’s relationships and well-being. This is a must-read for female leaders in particular, who are too often expected to be all things to all people.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetsy Holden, Senior Advisor, McKinsey \u0026amp; Co., Former CEO Kraft Foods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eKilling It\u003c\/i\u003e is like the emotional handbook for entrepreneurs. Without a sustainable work life balance your business will not thrive.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eL. Hunter Lovins, President Natural Capitalism Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A must-read for anyone looking to become an entrepreneur or stay in the game.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian Krumrei, Partner at TSG Consumer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Killing It is a testament to the years of experience Sheryl has an entrepreneur. Her advice is savvy and hard-won. If you aspire to start a successful business, and live your life, this is necessary reading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. William Silver, Dean , School of Business and Economics, Wine Business Institute, Sonoma State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI adore this book. Entrepreneurship is one of the most difficult-and yet most rewarding-career paths anyone can take. 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