The Icarus Deception

Godin (Tribes; Linchpin) here challenges listeners to focus on innovation and trust and to consider their work as art. Instead of offering the old advice of not flying too close to the sun (trying to excel), nor flying too close to the ground (taking it safe), Godin explains his view of the new "safety zone" in life and business. According to the author, conformity no longer leads to comfort, while creativity has become scarce, thus making it important to be unpredictable and brave by creating art out of a chosen career and everyday experiences; today's economy will reward the risk-takers. His theory portrays artistic effort as an attitude anyone can adopt, an approach to life that seizes new territory, makes new connections among personalities, and highlights working without a map. The author's own soothing, steady-paced reading nicely conveys the importance of this material.