Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

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16 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube excerpt, Nick Hutchison reviews Terry Kim’s book Zero to Engineer: The Story of an American Dream and outlines three primary "side effects" of reading it. First, the book is said to strongly motivate listeners to pursue substantial financial success, making wealth seem realistic. Second, it sparks excitement about careers in IT and cybersecurity, citing over 700,000 U.S. jobs with an average salary exceeding $200,000 per year. Third, it cultivates a deep sense of gratitude that can transform one’s life. Hutchison concludes by warning viewers to read the book only if they are prepared to embrace these three outcomes.

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Here are the 3 main side effects from reading this book, Zero to Engineer: The Story of an American Dream, by author Terry Kim. Now, number one's tough. You'll be motivated to go out there and make a ton of money, and you'll realize how realistic it is. Number 2, you'll get excited about the IT and cybersecurity space because as of this writing, there are over 700,000 jobs available in the US today paying an average salary of over $200,000 a year. Number 3, you'll recognize the importance of gratitude, which will change your entire life. So don't read this book unless you're willing to accept those 3 side effects.