Crush It
Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
by Gary Vaynerchuk
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“@johnnyfontana Motivating stuff, isn't it :) I love how he cuts to the point no BS. #CrushIt | Follow Up Prizes: @garyvee’s CRUSH IT & The Thank You Economy. Who needs either of these books Just read them both and they are fantastic. | Made me recognize that I have enough access to make a very large company, even from my house, since everyone has the same access to the Internet.”
Source →Recommended by 3 notable people, including Ryan Hoover and Mark Bell
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Should I read this?
Crush It! is a high-energy, impatient sales pitch to turn personal passions into online income. Chapters are short, punchy, and heavy on publishing and platform-first tactics you can try immediately; the clearest advice is to publish consistently and prioritize attention. Downsides: the voice is brash and often reads as self-promotion, many examples feel rooted in an earlier web era, and core advice repeats — you get motivation more than a careful, stepwise operational plan.
Read this if...
- •a freelance photographer trying to convert weekend shoots into paid gigs — useful when you need blunt content and promotion ideas to start building an audience quickly
- •a founder launching a side project this quarter — useful when you want immediate social-media tactics and simple distribution experiments to test in weeks
- •a recent grad with a niche hobby ready to hustle full-time — useful when you need a motivational shove and basic publishing habits to attract attention fast
Skip this if...
- •you'll likely put it down when the motivational tone repeats and you want careful metrics, step-by-step execution, or detailed measurement
- •annoying if you prefer cautious, balanced advice — the voice is brash, salesy, and can feel like self-promotion
- •frustrating if you expected detailed implementation guides or hands-on exercises — the book lacks hands-on exercises and structured checklists
Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day An obsession that keeps you up at night Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, Gary Vaynerchuk shows you how to use the power of the Internet to turn your real interests into real busi...
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Audience Fit
- a freelance photographer trying to convert weekend shoots into paid gigs — useful when you need blunt content and promotion ideas to start building an audience quickly
- a founder launching a side project this quarter — useful when you want immediate social-media tactics and simple distribution experiments to test in weeks
- a recent grad with a niche hobby ready to hustle full-time — useful when you need a motivational shove and basic publishing habits to attract attention fast
- you'll likely put it down when the motivational tone repeats and you want careful metrics, step-by-step execution, or detailed measurement
- annoying if you prefer cautious, balanced advice — the voice is brash, salesy, and can feel like self-promotion
- frustrating if you expected detailed implementation guides or hands-on exercises — the book lacks hands-on exercises and structured checklists
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Recommended by 5 sources and appears in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, and Most Recommended Books.
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Ryan Hoover
“@johnnyfontana Motivating stuff, isn't it :) I love how he cuts to the point no BS. #CrushIt | Follow Up Prizes: @garyvee’s CRUSH IT & The Thank You Economy. Who needs either of these books Just read them both and they are fantastic. | Made me recognize that I have enough access to make a very large company, even from my house, since everyone has the same access to the Internet.”
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