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Book Synopsis: What is it that drives the success of America and the identity of its people? Jack Hitt thinks it’s because we’re all a bunch of amateurs. America’s self-invented tinkerers are back at it in their metaphorical garages—fiddling with everything from solar-powered cars to space elevators. In Bunch of Amateurs, Jack Hitt draws a fascinating look at amateurs and their pursuits—from a tattooed young woman in the Bay Area trying to splice a jellyfish’s glow-in-the-dark gene into common yogurt to a space fanatic on the brink of developing the next generation of telescopes from his mobile home. Beginning with Ben Franklin’s kite, Hitt argues that history is bound up in a cycle of amateur surges, each one driving us to rediscover the true heart of the American dream. Amateur pursuits are too often criticized as outdated practices until a Mark Zuckerberg steps out of his dorm room with the rare but crucial success story. According to Hitt, we are poised at another frontier that will lead, once more, to the newest incarnation of the American dream.
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Are you ready to uncover the hidden world of America's most innovative and daring individuals? Look no further than "Bunch of Amateurs: Inside America's Hidden World of Inventors, Tinkerers, and Job Creators." Jack Hitt takes you on an exhilarating journey, showcasing the true essence of America's success - our amateur spirit. From solar-powered cars to space elevators, these self-invented tinkers are relentlessly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Step into their metaphorical garages as you explore the fascinating stories behind their bold pursuits. Imagine a tattooed young woman in the Bay Area tinkering with genetic splicing, aiming to create glow-in-the-dark yogurt by incorporating a jellyfish's unique gene. Or envision a space fanatic, on the cusp of revolutionizing telescope technology, all from the comfort of his mobile home. These amateur surges, like Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment, have shaped history and continue to define the American dream.
Don't be swayed by the skepticism surrounding amateur pursuits. Just remember, every great success story starts with an amateur. From the likes of Mark Zuckerberg's dorm room creation to countless other triumphs, amateurs consistently prove their worth and transform the world as we know it. By embracing their spirit, we can once again lead ourselves into the newest incarnation of the American dream.
If you're ready to be inspired, motivated, and captivated by the limitless potential of the amateur spirit, "Bunch of Amateurs" is a must-read. Rediscover the heart of the American dream and become part of a movement that is set to redefine the future. Get your copy today and join the ranks of those who dare to dream big. Get it here!
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