Godin describes a Linchpin as an individual who possesses a unique set of skills, abilities, and talents, which makes them indispensable. He then goes on to elaborate that if a Linchpin is part of an organization, that organization won?t be able to live without them. Linchpins that are not working for companies are also indispensable, as they change their industry by supplying something very economically valuable. In this book,Linchpin:Are You Indispensable? How To Drive Your Career And Create A Remarkable Future, Godin explains the need for more Linchpins in this modern-day world.He also tells the readers why Linchpins are needed so badly, their identity, and why they should be one as well. Godin starts off by explaining that a number of white-collar projects can now be finished for free by machines or crowds. The current school system and the media enforce this belief that everyone should be factory workers. This creates a sense of fear in the minds of individuals that if they don?t obey their boss, they would be fired. Godin then tells the readers why they should drop that mindset, and goes on to explain that instead of being ordered about blindly, they should put their heart and soul into their work.He further elaborates that individuals should create and invent in their work. He tells the readers that the lizard brain or amygdala, attempts to foil their success by making them stop if a decision seems highly risky. In addition to providing details on the working of the lizard brain as a metaphor, Godin also elaborates on ways to thwart such a reaction.Godin also tells the readers that they should learn how to love what they do, and make money at the same time.Linchpin:Are You Indispensable? How To Drive Your Career And Create A Remarkable Futureis definitely a must-have for individuals who want to achieve success at their workplace.