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hagbard_celine's review against another edition
2.0
Relatively low information density, with a lot of space given over to extensive naming and praising of various board room types. So and so is articulate, so and so is engaging, etc. Save it for the credits, broseph.
Interesting deets about Pixar. Isnt it weird though how the author, then the CFO, never mentioned that John Lasseter was busy making movies AND his subordinates uncomfortable? Just never came up. Sure, the author had space to spend 30 pages pontificating about business casual Buddhism, but not to mention the misogyny and misconduct of his golden goose.
How bizarre.
Interesting deets about Pixar. Isnt it weird though how the author, then the CFO, never mentioned that John Lasseter was busy making movies AND his subordinates uncomfortable? Just never came up. Sure, the author had space to spend 30 pages pontificating about business casual Buddhism, but not to mention the misogyny and misconduct of his golden goose.
How bizarre.
nora_whal's review against another edition
5.0
A touching, heartfelt piece on starting, struggling and the drive to get yourself to the top, but all the while looking back on the spirit and the true reason for doing so.
Levy's marvelous words combined with Pinchot's deep, relaxing tenor bring about a narrative that compels and inspires.
I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about the world of the stock market, business, entertainment, or anything else of the sort. By no means proclaiming myself an expert, but I feel like this book has taught me many things and not only in this field. Focused both on work and personal life, Levy brings about a sense of how life really unfolds and how both sides of life can affect each other. Completely separating work and life would close of opportunity on both spectrums.
I cannot say enough good things about this book, so all I can say is to listen to it. Get lost in Pinchot's beautiful performance and Levy's contemplation on a life you can tell he loved to live.
Levy's marvelous words combined with Pinchot's deep, relaxing tenor bring about a narrative that compels and inspires.
I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about the world of the stock market, business, entertainment, or anything else of the sort. By no means proclaiming myself an expert, but I feel like this book has taught me many things and not only in this field. Focused both on work and personal life, Levy brings about a sense of how life really unfolds and how both sides of life can affect each other. Completely separating work and life would close of opportunity on both spectrums.
I cannot say enough good things about this book, so all I can say is to listen to it. Get lost in Pinchot's beautiful performance and Levy's contemplation on a life you can tell he loved to live.
broncoannee's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t think I ever realized Steve Jobs was part of Pixar... Regardless, this was an interesting listen about how the Pixar we know and love today became, well, the Pixar we know and love today. I haven’t read or watched any of the Steve Jobs bios, so this was my first in-depth look into his style. Brilliant, confident... and challenging. Thankfully he championed the artistic vision of Pixar and went the distance to protect it.
sara_va's review against another edition
5.0
Great story about the business side of Pixar and the work that everyone did behind the scenes to thread the needle and make it a success.
Last chapter gets a little strange when Levy leaves business and studies eastern philosophy, but otherwise great story. Business book but very readable story.
Last chapter gets a little strange when Levy leaves business and studies eastern philosophy, but otherwise great story. Business book but very readable story.
benrogerswpg's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay.
I really enjoyed the strategy in this book. Some really good business strategies that are pretty important to know when is comes to leadership.
My Thoughts
As for the rest of the book.
I'm admittedly not the biggest Pixar / Disney fan, and certainly not an Apple fan. This book was about all 3.
This book detailed how a lot of Pixar's inner strength comes from Buddhist philosophy, and I just can't support that too much myself. I found it a little questionable.
Final Thoughts
Good business lessons all in all.
Come for the business, stay for the leadership strategies.
3.1/5
I really enjoyed the strategy in this book. Some really good business strategies that are pretty important to know when is comes to leadership.
My Thoughts
As for the rest of the book.
I'm admittedly not the biggest Pixar / Disney fan, and certainly not an Apple fan. This book was about all 3.
This book detailed how a lot of Pixar's inner strength comes from Buddhist philosophy, and I just can't support that too much myself. I found it a little questionable.
Final Thoughts
Good business lessons all in all.
Come for the business, stay for the leadership strategies.
3.1/5
niniane's review against another edition
5.0
Great to hear from a calm rational mind who analyzed the business side of Pixar, while still talking about the emotional passionate story.
weiandherviola's review against another edition
4.0
Ed’s retrospects on his management of Pixar was what got me into reading this book. And it’s quite interesting to read about the business and the financial aspects as well, alongside the process and the stories.