About the Book
"One of the best business memoirs of all time ..." - Forbes
Cameron Mitchell’s “dish room to board room story” began when he was 16-years-old and started working as a dishwasher at a local Columbus, Ohio steakhouse. Two years later, when Mitchell was working as a line cook during a chaotic shift change, he had an epiphany. He realized he loved the restaurant business and set out to make it his lifelong career and knew he wanted to be the president of a restaurant company one day.
That evening he put pen to paper to map out his career goals, waking his mother in the middle of the night to share them with her. Those goals – to attend the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA), to become an executive chef by age 23, to be a restaurant general manager by age 24, and ultimately to be president of a company by the age of 35 – eventually were the benchmarks that would set the course of his restaurant industry career.
In 2008, Mitchell’s prominence in the industry increased exponentially when he guided the sale of two of his most popular concepts – Mitchell’s Fish Market and Mitchell’s Steakhouse, a total of 22 restaurants – to Ruth’s Hospitality Group for $92 million. To this day, CMR remains independent and privately held recognizing nearly $200 million in annual revenue from its 34 restaurants and catering division. This book tells the story of Mitchell's rapid rise, his rags to riches story and lessons that any entrepreneur or anyone can learn from it.
Winner of 14 Book Awards!
2025 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS SILVER MEDAL WINNER
2025 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARDS GRAND PRIZE SHORT LIST
2024 PENCRAFT FALL BEST BOOK AWARD WINNER
About the Author :
JASON SILVER is a multi-time founder of kids and a multi-time founder of companies. He gets his biggest thrill helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work—surfing is a close second. He was an early employee at Airbnb and helped build an AI company from the ground up back before AI was the cool thing to do. Today, he advises a startup portfolio valued in the billions on how to build great, lasting companies that people actually enjoy working for. He’s a sought-after public speaker, instructor, and advisor on how to transform work into one of the biggest drivers of positivity in your life. When he’s not busy helping people solve their hardest workplace challenges, Jason’s kids are busy reminding him just how much of a work in progress he still is too.
Review :
“Your Grass Is Greener is an essential guide for anyone looking to transform their life for the better. Jason Silver’s practical advice and relatable examples provide powerful tools for improving communication, decision-making, job satisfaction, and success. This book is a game-changer for professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness and enjoyment at work without changing jobs. A must-read for those committed to personal and professional growth!” —JAY ROSENZWEIG, CEO and Founder of Rosenzweig & Company
“Too often, we try to fix internal struggles with external solutions and wonder why it doesn’t work. Your Grass Is Greener is a timely reminder that true fulfillment begins with self-awareness and intentional action. Silver’s insights give us the right tools for the job and teach us how to use them to cultivate a greener, more vibrant landscape right where we are.” —HENNA PRYOR, Author of Good Awkward
“Your Grass Is Greener offers the most actionable work advice I’ve read in a long time. I’ve led teams both big and small, and the lessons Silver shares cover the most common professional challenges from a completely new perspective. His anecdotes pull you in, and the takeaways are applicable where they’re needed most, your everyday work. Your Grass Is Greener is an operating manual for a better way to work, no matter what work you do.” —SAM SEBASTIAN, VP and Country Manager, Google
“This is the kind of book you’ll want to buy multiples of to share with the people you care about. The highest performing, most magnetic people I’ve worked with know how to get things done while always seeming to be enjoying themselves the most along the way. I could never put my finger on the secret sauce until Your Grass Is Greener. Silver’s tactics provide an actionable guide for a better way to work—having a bigger impact all while enjoying yourself more along the way.” —AARON ZIFKIN, Managing Director, Lyft; Regional Director, Airbnb
“Your Grass Is Greener is a clear-minded operating manual for finding joy and fulfillment through your work. Jason Silver delivers powerful stories and evidence-based tools that remind us of what we so easily forget: you don’t have to abandon your life to transform how you live.” —SUNEEL GUPTA, Bestselling Author of Everyday Dharma
“This is the most unique blend of performance and fulfillment I’ve ever read. The stories in Your Grass Is Greener are captivating, and the tactics are immediately actionable. If you want to work hard and achieve a lot, without paying for it with your life outside of the office, this will become your go-to guide. I can’t wait to share the book with my entire team!” —KRISTI N LANGEN FELD, CEO and Cofounder, GoodBuy Gear
“Your Grass Is Greener is a must-read for anyone who wants to get more joy—and success—from their job and life. Learn how to be more productive, make better decisions, and achieve more than you thought possible. Silver shares strategies and tactics that you can implement today to have better results tomorrow.” —JANET BANNISTER, Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures
“Your Grass Is Greener is a brilliant handbook for anyone looking to feel more fulfilled at work. The pragmatic tips and practical examples are backed by science and proven to work in companies of any size. I’ve seen first-hand the impact these methods can have on people’s happiness and effectiveness at work. I highly recommend you read it and revisit it often whenever you hit a wall at work. You may be a lot closer than you think to your dream job.” —STEVE IRVINE, Founder and CEO, integrate.ai
“With the perfect mix of humor, research, and real-life examples, Your Grass Is Greener goes well beyond workplace buzzwords and quick tips that are often impossible to put into practice. Throughout the book, Silver shares practical, achievable steps for increasing your productivity and happiness at work. Whether you’re looking for ways to accomplish even more or struggling with your career satisfaction overall, this book will give you plenty to think about— and the tools you need to turn those thoughts into action!” —MEGAN SERES, Managing Director, Accenture
“Your Grass Is Greener combines practical lessons with systems and operating models that will help you excel in the office and at home. This book is perfect for leaders and employees alike, making workplace lessons feel more fun through anecdotes covering everything from Springsteen to space travel. Using Silver’s actionable exercises, you’ll become The Boss at work and in life, rocketing yourself to new heights.” —ALEX BAKER, Managing Partner, Relay Ventures
“Your Grass Is Greener offers practical, no-nonsense advice for anyone looking to up their game at work.” —LAURA GASSNER OTTING, Bestselling Author of Wonderhell and Limitless
