Kim Perell - Jump: Dare to Do What Scares You in Business and Life

An extremely powerful and necessary read! Kim Perell gives you the step-by-step process for mastering the inevitable jump we all must take to live with purpose and make an impact.

JAY SHETTY, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk

Kim Perell is one of the best entrepreneurs in America. She understands how to make the right decisions and jump at the right opportunities. This book is a great tutorial on how to take charge of your life, personally and professionally.

CHRIS BURCH, CEO of Burch Creative Capital and cofounder of Tory Burch

Jump unleashes your inner courage so you can reach an unmatched level of personal and career success.

BILL SHAW, President of Entrepreneur Media

There is no roadmap when it comes to being an entrepreneur. Jump gives an insightful perspective to anyone looking to make a change in their life. Kim Perell is fearless and a force that lifts others up and gives you the confidence to live out your dreams. Run, dont walk, to read this book!

RACHEL ZOE, Hollywood stylist, entrepreneur, and founder of CURATEUR and The Zoe Report

Kim Perells book Jump is a must-read! If youre ready to have the courage to take your life to the next level, then this book is a perfect blueprint for you.

RANDY GARN, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur

Jump is the perfect read for anyone who knows deep down theyre destined for more.

TERENCE NOONAN, Six-time Emmy Awardwinning producer

Making a pivot isnt a choice, its necessary for you to grow. Jump is the definitive guide to making a career pivot, and I am honored to have received Kim Perells personal advice during my many pivots.

ERIC TODA, Global head of social marketing at Facebook

Jump is a terrific book that will change how you approach your life.

KARA GOLDIN, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Undaunted

Kim Perell is the ultimate success story! She has jumped multiple times and has earned the right to speak with authority. She challenges the reader to believe in themselves and walks them through the journey step by step.

JOHN HEFFNER, Chairman and CEO of Summer Fridays and former CEO of Drybar

With compassion, inspiration, and in-the-trenches wisdom, Kim Perells book Jump is a blueprint for anyone ready to take a personal or professional leap.

WADE OOSTERMAN, President of Bell Media and vice chairman of Bell Canada

Id recommend Jump to anyone looking to make a real change in their life, whether personal or professional. Kim Perells inspirational and motivational book gives readers actionable steps to identify what change they want to make, overcome their doubts, and gain the confidence and courage needed to take action.

JONATHAN AUERBACH, Chief strategy, growth, and data officer at PayPal

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To my four children,

John, Elle, Bill, and Jack.

I hope you always choose to JUMP

rather than stand still.

CONTENTS

Dear Courageous Reader,

Are you hungry for a new career, ready to start a business, or eager to rewrite the script life has currently given you? You already know the next step you have to take is actually not just a step, but a... jump. A big leap into the unknown.

And that feels a little scary, doesnt it? I know because Ive been there myself. Fear of the unknown is normal, and it happens to all of us. Im also willing to bet that youre feeling something more than fear; your gut is telling you that its a great idea and that behind the fog of uncertainty, something bigger and better is waiting for you.

I have good news. If your instinct is telling you that its time to make a change in your life, I wrote this book for you. No matter where you are personally, financially, or emotionally, I promise Ive got your back. I know what to do in these heart-racing, palm-sweating, teeth-grinding situations. This book will guide you through the life-changing decisions you want to make. It will provide you with actionable steps to make a change, overcome your doubts, and find the courage to take calculated risks that will pay off big.

I will share lessons and insights from more than twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, the hard decisions and finding the courage to jump. Ill reveal the mistakes Ive mademany of which could have been avoidedas well as the lessons Ive learned and the shortcuts to success that no one tells you.

This book is about learning to take the leap with courage and confidence. No longer do you have to feel stuck. Its time to move forward.

Theres no better time to jump than right now. The question is, are you ready to take the leap?

I know you are. And Im here to help.

Lets jump!

Its scary looking down. Especially when theres a lot at stake.

You know those decisions that make your heart race and your palms sweat? The ones that are so overwhelming you start asking yourself, how in the world did I even get into this position in the first place? I do. Ive felt that way many times before. Im a successful entrepreneur now, but that wasnt always the case. I had to take a lot of risks and leap off a lot of cliffs to get here... and even now I still get that heart-racing, palm-sweating sensation before I jump into a new adventure.

Every great story starts with a jumpa risk, leaping into the unknown, not knowing exactly how you will land. Whether youre jumping from a place of greatness, from rock bottom, because youve hit rock bottom, or youre simply stuck, you can absolutely create positive, transformative change in your life. You just have to be willing to trust yourself and take the leap.

Before you dive in, its important to know what type of jump you are taking and why. As a seasoned jumper, Ive noticed that there are three main reasons people take big leaps.