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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.
annarocks's review against another edition
2.0
This had the potential to be a really great book, if only Daymond John would get out of his own way. Why can't he simply share other peoples successes, without constantly bringing up "Oh, this one time on shark tank" or "That reminds me about our experience with FUBU..." Dude - it's not all about you, all the time. I found myself getting very annoyed with his constant interjecting of his own two cents when it was completely unnecessary. The bootstrap entrepreneur stories were very inspiring in spite of his input. If you can get past his ego, you might be able to get through this book and get something out of it.
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