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Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads)
written by Richard Branson
Studio : Virgin Books
by Virgin Books
Release Date : 2006-05-16
Publisher : Virgin Books
Released : 2006-05-16
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780753510995
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 29 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $2.78
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Product Description |
Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Let’s Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal life – such as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how he’s used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your own life.
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Not bad... |
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A little low on substance. I wouldn't exactly call it "lessons in life", but maybe "some stuff I've picked up along the way... and I like balloons!" It is a quick and encouraging read, though, from a fascinating character! Would love to read the same book with a lot more substance. |
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Great read - but very quick |
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If you are looking for a book you can get through in 1.5-2 hours, then this is great. It is a fun read. A little bit inspirational, a little bit comedy, a little bit of self propaganda, and a lot of Virgin advertising, this book will not help you become a millionaire overnight, but it will make you think about how taking risks can ultimately pay off. I particularly love the story about how Sir Richard Branson started Virgin airlines. |
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LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL ! |
I have read hundreds of business biographies, how-to-do and business books. This is one of the best and I recommend it, because it inspired me like no other business book. The most interesting suggestions are:
- Have fun, work hard and money will come.
- When it's not fun, move on.
- Be bold, aim high.
- Try new things, always try.
- Challenge yourself.
- Money is for making things happen.
- Always think what you can do to help.
My preferite is:"Live life to the full". I recommend this book to every busines student, worker and manager, to reconnect their humanity with their business role.
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Gorgeous! But you should buy and read his others |
I read the author's "Losing My Virginity" in 2005, rated it a five star with the title "Entertaining, fun, motivatonal, inspiring, simply irresistable!" In fact, I described it as the best biography in my Listmania List. Though I did know this one is just a short update to that, I couldnt help but read it, and still found it very fascinating. Upon writing this review, I just found that there is an 256 page Expanded Edition which is double the size of this. I strongly recommend any potential reader to buy either "Losing My Virginity" or the "Expanded Edition" (which explains the four star here). You will thank me for that.
p.s. Below please find some of my favorite passages for your reference.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with that first step. If you look ahead to th end, and all the weary miles between, with all the dangers you might face, you might never take that first step. And whatever it is you want to achieve in life, if you dont make the effort, you wont reach your goal. So take that first step. There will be many challenges. You might get knocked back - but in the end, you will make it. Good luck!
As soon as something stops being fun, I think it's time to move on. Life is too short to be unhappy. Waking up stressed and miserable is not a good way to live. pg 22
If you do still have to work for a boss at a job you dont like, as almost everyone does at some point, dont moan about it. Have a positive outlook on life and just get on with it. Work hard and earn your pay. Enjoy the people you come into contact with through your job. And if you are still unhappy, make it instead your goal to divide your private life from your work life. Have fun in your own time, you will feel happier and you'll enjoy your life and your job more. pg 26
I take risks, but they are calculated risks. I weigh up the odds in everything I do. pg 28
I believe in myself (and God, for Narci). I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love. pg 57
What's money for, anyway? It's to make things happen. pg 75
Japanese businessmen taught me how important it was to always keep eyes and ears open and to be polite. They say that you never know who might hear or see you. People talk. Gossip has a habit of getting back to those you gossip about. pg 81
Respect is about how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. pg 83
Bill Gates said his staff could spend two hours gazing into space as long as their minds were working. pg 92
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must read for laidback souls of meeting rooms |
I totally believe in the title and I have always kind of admired Richard Branson's insanely wild ways, so picked up the book at SFO last week. Awesome quick-read!! Richard Branson shares some of the lessons of his life with anecdotes from his life.
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