Double Down, Antoinette M. Clarke
Double Down, Antoinette M. Clarke
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Double Down
Bet on Yourself and Succeed on Your Terms

Author: Antoinette M. Clarke, Tricia Clarke-Stone

Narrator: Antoinette M. Clarke, Tricia Clarke-Stone

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/10/2019


Synopsis

Tricia and Antoinette Clarke—best friends, Power Twins, and Boss Ladies—show you how to take your work and life to the Next Level.
 
“Aspiring Boss Ladies in any field should pay attention.”—Gabrielle Union-Wade, actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More Wine
 
As African American women who have climbed their way to the highest ranks of the media world, Tricia and Antoinette have learned that to win when the deck is stacked against you, you need to ditch the old Status Quo rules. Whether you’re starting your career, wondering why you’re not further along, or looking to pivot, you’ve got to double down on yourself, and you’ve got to cultivate a tribe of people who will double down on you, too.
 
Now, they share their wisdom with the next generation of Boss Ladies looking to up their game. If you’re tired of getting second-class rewards for first-class work and you’re ready to be respected for who you are, Double Down will give you the tools and tactics to go all in on your dreams.

Among the lessons you’ll learn:

• Don’t emulate, originate: Identify your unique superpowers to start from a place of strength.
• Don’t stay in place, move into white space: To stand out, use your superpowers to do something no one else does.
• Don’t just compete, play the long game: Work backward from where you want to end up—aim high, go far.
• Don’t inherit your tribe, build it: Actively cultivate a crew of people who will push you to go after your most audacious goals (and set new ones).
 
Packed with strategies and solutions, as well as stories of other badass Boss Ladies including Ayesha Curry, Carly Cushnie, Anne Wojcicki, and many others, this remixed rulebook will help you see the power in yourself—and double down on it.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Walker on May 11, 2019

Pros: This book has all the speed like a brand new sports car. First, you idle the car at the light, then you maneuver through the crowd of vehicles, and then, take off speeding through the clear freeway. Exhilaration is what I felt from beginning to end, and I learned some valuable gems along the w......more

Goodreads review by Ntaberm on November 15, 2019

Loved this book! This wasn't your typical "Boss Lady" read. It had a great vibe, great point of view, and also tangible examples of stories of success and failure. I couldn't put in down, and took away quite a few points. I also won this book in the giveway! It can happen to you :).......more

Goodreads review by Melissa Danielle on November 03, 2019

Double Down is the book I wish someone would have gifted me when I graduated from high school. It would have given me much more focus and perspective on how to maximize my time in college, my internship and early employment experiences, and building professional and platonic relationships. Twenty ye......more

Goodreads review by Simone on September 10, 2019

Tricia and Antoinette share so many amazing points but the biggest takeaway I got from "Double Down" was that we all have something and it's ours. No one else has it. We are the difference. The perfection often lies in our ability to look past what everyone is saying and ourselves out there. Be a bo......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 27, 2020

Double Down is a book that should be given to every high school graduate. Tricia and Antoinette share so many stories of success and failure. Parts of the stories will have you examining your own life, coming out of your comfort and challenge yourself. The sisters faced adversity and continued to ma......more


Quotes

“I admire Antoinette and Tricia’s bond, work ethic, and drive. Their book is proof that ‘doubling down’ on our authentic selves will spark success and joy—not only in our careers, but also in our friendships, families, and communities.”—Ayesha Curry, entrepreneur, TV personality, and bestselling author of The Seasoned Life

“The support of black women, owning their power and setting the standard and example for the next generation, is so important and necessary. What Antoinette and Tricia are sharing through their empowering book is exactly what we need at this very moment and time. To reinforce and motivate the next generation to follow suit.”—Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer and New York Times bestselling author of Ballerina Body and Life in Motion

“If there’s one thing I respect the most about any entrepreneur, it’s their hustle—their work ethic. Antoinette and Tricia are proven hustlers, with the success to show for it. With Double Down, they’ve generously let us in on their secrets.”—Daymond John, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and Rise and Grind

“Antoinette and Tricia are First in Class Badass Boss Ladies. The personal and professional stories they share in Double Down speak volumes to all of us. The lessons learned will be my go- to as I continue to mentor the next generation of leaders. This book is the platinum standard, and most important, the advice is drawn from real life experiences. . . . Truly inspiring.”—Jo Ann Ross, president and chief advertising revenue officer at CBS Corporation