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You Don't Have to Have a Dream

Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious

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You Don't Have to Have a Dream

By: Tim Minchin
Narrated by: Tim Minchin
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Brought to you by Penguin.

‘Life will sometimes seem long and tough. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you’ll be old. And then you’ll be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.’

A book for the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream offers Tim Minchin’s inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawn from three of his iconic commencement addresses, it’s a rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives.

It’s never too late to put something beautiful out into the world.

©2024 Tim Minchin (P)2024 Penguin Audio Career Success Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success

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so inspiring to hear Tim's unique and beautiful writing style of his valuable ideas in this gorgeous audiobook. I have the physical copy of the book too but to hear Tim's silky comforting voice narrating it was something special after having loved his music and his work since way back when in 2009... I will delve into this often for some clarity and self soothing advice for my solo musical project cassia later. thanks tim xx

Beautiful writing, valuable ideas and gorgeous narration

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Tim does it again with a 55 minute gem. It’s a masterpiece and a great summary of a life that has given so much pleasure and joy to me. Thank you!

Honesty, from the heart and brilliant!

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Loved this so so much - thanks Tim for the pearls of wisdom in here. Just like all your work, your storytelling is truly beautiful!

Authors storytelling

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I hoped this would be a longer delve into Tim's ideology and more practical advice but it's not long enough!

a nice jaunt but short

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Tooo short! More like a mini podcast. Not worth the cost, was expecting an actual book.

Tooo short! More like a mini podcast

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I was so excited to hear a book by Tim Minchin voiced by him that I didn't even notice that it was only 56 minutes!! I listen on a slightly faster speed so finished it very quickly! it was okay but NOT worth paying that much for, it could have been a Youtube video for free, infact I bet you can find the full speeches he references.

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