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storyeatsmybrain's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
pizzamyheart's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
Daymond John is a successful entrepreneur on the ABC show Shark Tank. When I picked up the book, that's all I knew about him. I didn't even know how he became successful, what his business was, nothing. I just knew he had a lot of money, dressed nice, and got even more money by being on tv and investing in more companies.
So why did I get this book? It's simple, my boyfriend was interested in reading it. I don't think I'd have picked it up otherwise. While flipping through it I saw it was filled with names of other famous people. Most I didn't know, but a few I did recognize. That was enough to get me reading.
The writing itself is like a conversation between two people. Some people will hate the format, others will love it. It all depends what you're looking for. If you're looking for a quick book with a how to guide inside, then you've picked up the wrong one. If you're looking for a little pep talk, then you've found it. Personally, I enjoyed it. The majority of the book is dedicated to the success stories of other entrepreneurs. Social media stars, fashion moguls, child stars, musicians, etc. There's an example for almost every career. The people faced a challenge and found a way to make it work. They had to get creative, and they worked their asses off, but they did it.
The book is not a book to binge. It's much better in small reading segments. The stories are a great pep talk for when you're struggling in your own career or business. I did take some good advice and insights out of it.
I can't say it's worth the $13 price tag. I'd say $5 is more accurate. I borrowed my copy from the library. Because I didn't have any money invested in the book, I enjoyed it. If I had bought the book I'd have been disappointed.
Daymond John is a successful entrepreneur on the ABC show Shark Tank. When I picked up the book, that's all I knew about him. I didn't even know how he became successful, what his business was, nothing. I just knew he had a lot of money, dressed nice, and got even more money by being on tv and investing in more companies.
So why did I get this book? It's simple, my boyfriend was interested in reading it. I don't think I'd have picked it up otherwise. While flipping through it I saw it was filled with names of other famous people. Most I didn't know, but a few I did recognize. That was enough to get me reading.
The writing itself is like a conversation between two people. Some people will hate the format, others will love it. It all depends what you're looking for. If you're looking for a quick book with a how to guide inside, then you've picked up the wrong one. If you're looking for a little pep talk, then you've found it. Personally, I enjoyed it. The majority of the book is dedicated to the success stories of other entrepreneurs. Social media stars, fashion moguls, child stars, musicians, etc. There's an example for almost every career. The people faced a challenge and found a way to make it work. They had to get creative, and they worked their asses off, but they did it.
The book is not a book to binge. It's much better in small reading segments. The stories are a great pep talk for when you're struggling in your own career or business. I did take some good advice and insights out of it.
I can't say it's worth the $13 price tag. I'd say $5 is more accurate. I borrowed my copy from the library. Because I didn't have any money invested in the book, I enjoyed it. If I had bought the book I'd have been disappointed.
addiethebratt's review against another edition
2.0
This book lacks any real economic or business examination. He fails to recognize any factors working against any of the “power of broke success stories” other than empty pockets. Steve Aoki had a bunch of unpaid interns—do you know how much money you have to have or come from to be an unpaid intern in New York? Maybe Steve didn’t have much, but the people who got him there did. And it’s the same for almost every other story he shares in this—including his own which he brings up ad nauseam. This book is essentially one really long Nike “Just Do It” advertisement and offers no helpful commentary.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
3.0
This book was about as good as I expected it to be. Like many business books, it's light reading without any earth-shattering new revelations in it. Daymond John is an interesting guy - he understands both the creative side and the business side of the fashion industry - and he has an interesting life story. Some of the people he profiles in this book alongside himself are interesting - some of them did not interest me much at all. If you're looking for a small dose of business inspiration and you have a few hours to kill, then you may want to read this book. Otherwise, you can probably just watch reruns of 'Shark Tank.'
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
rick2's review against another edition
1.0
Everyone wants to have a book nowadays. Has some interesting stories and amusing anecdotes. But lacks substance. If you've read the title, you get the thesis. Poverty breeds desire.
jadenchristopher's review against another edition
3.0
Could have been a one hour power point presentation. Why do all of these have so much fluff?
sfreund's review against another edition
4.0
The Power of Broke is motivational, fun, and has a lot of voice for a self-help-ish book. I enjoyed nearly every part about it, but the downside is I just didn't learn much from it. I would consider it more of a motivational book rather than an educational book.
If you like Daymond from Shark Tank, you'll enjoy this book for sure.
If you like Daymond from Shark Tank, you'll enjoy this book for sure.
jendella's review against another edition
4.0
The moral of the book is simple: hustle hard, but hustle smart.
The principles are not necessarily ground-breaking, but the book as a whole is great pep talk filled with real-life examples that cut across different industries and backgrounds and life experiences.
I'm generally not a fan of business-type books, but this book is readable and a good reminder that it's not necessarily what you do or don't have, it's more about what you do with it.
The principles are not necessarily ground-breaking, but the book as a whole is great pep talk filled with real-life examples that cut across different industries and backgrounds and life experiences.
I'm generally not a fan of business-type books, but this book is readable and a good reminder that it's not necessarily what you do or don't have, it's more about what you do with it.
fredtyre's review against another edition
5.0
Usually business books just seem to be motivational hype, full on theoretical or news coverage level this is how I did such and such. Not this book. Probably one of the few books that I will be consuming over and over again. Thanks.
sipho_md's review against another edition
3.0
Shark Tank investor and founder of clothing label, FUBU, Daymond John has written this book about how to use having no money as an advantage in business by compensating it with creativity.
Key Takeways
1. Use all resources available to you - being broke allows you to see what others don't.
2. Keep it real - humility and integrity are important.
3. Optimise - make the best use of time.
4. You will be rewarded for solving other people's problems.
5. Put all your passion into what you are doing.
6. Appreciate everyone you meet.
7. Think beyond the moment.
8. Make the probability of success part of your thinking. Believe in yourself.
9. Set goals.
10. Adore what you do.
11. Expect it to be hard.
Conclusion
The main idea of the book is a powerful reminder, told through the author's personal stories and those of others. The audio version was enjoyable, although it was narrated by Sway Calloway with John's voice interspersed.
However, the book is laden with cliches and offers very little groundbreaking content. If you're trying to learn about business, give this one a miss.
Key Takeways
1. Use all resources available to you - being broke allows you to see what others don't.
2. Keep it real - humility and integrity are important.
3. Optimise - make the best use of time.
4. You will be rewarded for solving other people's problems.
5. Put all your passion into what you are doing.
6. Appreciate everyone you meet.
7. Think beyond the moment.
8. Make the probability of success part of your thinking. Believe in yourself.
9. Set goals.
10. Adore what you do.
11. Expect it to be hard.
Conclusion
The main idea of the book is a powerful reminder, told through the author's personal stories and those of others. The audio version was enjoyable, although it was narrated by Sway Calloway with John's voice interspersed.
However, the book is laden with cliches and offers very little groundbreaking content. If you're trying to learn about business, give this one a miss.