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7 Responses to “Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life (Quick Read)”

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   Mr. G. Bridgeman-clarke
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by Mr. G. Bridgeman-clarke for Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life (Quick Read)
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   I liked this book. Easy to read, easy to follow and unlike some other high powered businessmen, Richard Branson doesn’t seem to have a big ego.

   I like Richard Branson’s honest and straight-forward approach to writing. No holds barred, straight-to-the-point prose. I enjoyed the book on two accounts. I am a businessman and I want to learn how Sir Richard has succeeded, but secondly, since I have read his other books, I enjoy his style and his books are a great read in any case.

   So if you need to pick up a few business pointers – on how to succeed or fail even, or you just want an easy quick read, then I recommend this book.

   I would have given the book 5 but I tend to think it is a bit pricy for a short book.
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   Anonymous
   

   29. Jul, 2010

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   It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s not preachy, it’s positive. It’s packed full of good advice and examples from Richard Branson’s own life. He calls them his “lessons in life”. He also says, “A journey of a thousand miles starts with that first step” — and he’s right. Reading this book, by the friendly genius that the media has dubbed a maverick in paradise, could be that first step to a positive and fulfilling life and perhaps a wealthy one. He says he can’t tell people how to get rich fast and he doesn’t have any secrets to success; all he has is “truths” and examples that worked for him and could work for you. Making money isn’t his first goal — having fun and doing good are. But he says if you have fun, then the money will come — and explains why he says it. Every chapter is filled with his philosophy, spelled out in a simple and direct way. Chapter headings like “Just Do It!” “Be Bold”; “Have Fun!”; “Challenge Yourself”; “Value Family and Friends” are useful guides for everyone to follow. It’s a great little book to read at odd moments. I read it all the way through in less than an hour, and instantly felt driven and motivated to get cracking with that project I’ve been putting off. Everyone should read this book and every teenager should be given a copy. It could be resonsible for turning things around and producing a society of motivated go-getters.
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   Pito Perez
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by Pito Perez for Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life (Quick Read)
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   This is a good book with quick wisdom, but beware! it’s most of all a summary of Branson’s autobiography “Losing My virginity”. It is still great, Branson talks in a very down to earth manner, but for more details and wisdom on how he succeeded in business I would definitely recommend by miles his Autobiography.So, if you are intrigued about Branson’s life this is a very good quick summary, which then if you like it, you should definitely read his autobiography.All in all an inspiring read.
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   Mr. Klaus Muecher
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by Mr. Klaus Muecher for Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life (Quick Read)
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   Imagine you are at the airport and your flight got cancelled. What do you do? Probably wait (It’s what I would do…). However, the author of this book chartered an aircraft, set up an airline there and then, advertising it on some pinboard, and flew every waiting passenger and himself (for free) out to the planned destination!
   
   This book is not about “oh, look what I have done!” and not about making lots of money. This book is about achieving what YOU want, being persistent and living ones dreams! Richard Branson gives some straight forward advice and examples about life and business and even though you may think “well, it worked for you, but…” – doesn’t matter, it’s all relative! Overall this is a real feel-good book, an easy read and a great source of inspiration!
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   A. Watson
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by A. Watson for Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life (Quick Read)
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   This book is what it says it is – a light, quick inspirational read. Don’t buy it expecting to get an autobiography – that’s ‘Losing My Virginity’.
   
   Some reviewers have complained that this covers a lot of the same ground as the autobiography but I don’t think it’s meant to be a sequel. It’s a short series of anecdotal life lessons suitable for teenagers as well as adults. If you want something to give to an aspiring young entrepreneur, or something light and stirring to read in an evening, this is the book.
6. 

   L. Abramson
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by L. Abramson for The Big Book of Business Games: Icebreakers, creativity exercises and meeting energisers: Icebreakers, Creativity Exercises, and Meeting Energizers
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   As a lecturer in business studies I found this book invaluable. It is very easy to use, well thought out and the games are fun while also being very instructive. After each game there is a list of suggested discussion questions which provide a greater insight into the objective of each game while helping the class discussion on its way. Many of the games can be adapted for use in meetings, seminars, lectures or presentations and I fully recommend it to anyone wanting to add a bit of variety to any of the above.
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   Anonymous
   

   29. Jul, 2010

   Review by for The Big Book of Business Games: Icebreakers, creativity exercises and meeting energisers: Icebreakers, Creativity Exercises, and Meeting Energizers
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   The book is easy to read and there are some nice ideas which can be used in a standard low to mid level training. There are some very well known ideas like the 9 dots exercise as well. Do not expect to find very interesting and mind bending exercises, but there are a couple good ones in different subjects.