Book Reviews: Crush it! & Think and Grow Rich
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been busy getting into my second semester of my junior year, but just because I haven’t posted that doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading and taking steps towards achieving my goals. I have a couple of things in the works (which I’ll fill you in on later) so I’m pretty excited, and I have faith that those ideas will work out. So, I’ve been meaning to post a review on the book Crush it! By Gary Vaynerchuk, it’s a great book, I listened to the audio version which is excellent because he provides several additional tips and excerpts not found in the printed book. If you don’t know much about Gary Vaynerchuk you can check him out here: www.GaryVaynerchuk.com. His book discusses how he built up his wine brand and personal brand via the web. He gives incredible tips on great sites and tools you can leverage to build up your personal brand using social media. There are so many great nuggets of information in this book, so I suggest you go and purchase it if your interested in building your personal brand.
This next book really needs no introduction. It’s the HOLY GRAIL of entrepreneur books. I’m kind of embarrassed that it has taken me so long to read it, well I actually listened to the audio book since I’ve been really busy with classes. However, I definitely plan on reading the book. Think and Grow Rich is a legendary book, it contains everything you need to know to achieve success. If you follow Napoleon Hill’s principles there is no way you will not become successful. This book is one that I will ALWAYS refer back to and re-read, because the principles he discusses are truly genius. The focus of the book is about the strength of the subconscious mind. If you think it, then you can achieve it. I could go on and on about this book, but if you’re REALLY serious about becoming an entrepreneur, then you will go and pick up this book. Trust me, I can confidently say that the majority of super successful entrepreneurs have read this book.
*Random* but I stumbled across this guy on youtube, and I think he is AMAZING, he has a great story about how he became the voice for the popular hasbro toy Bop it. He is currently re-reading Think and Grow Rich and decided to start a very inspiring series about his thoughts on the book, and I caught him at the beginning, so I plan on going through the physical book, and following along with his videos.
Check his synopsis of chapter 1:
Rich Dad Poor Dad Review & New Years Resolution
My Review on the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, and I talk a little about my resolutions for the New Year. I really enjoyed 2011. It was definitely an exciting year, from being on a mini-series for MTVU, ringing the bell at The New York Stock Exchange, getting the opportunity to meet Magic Johnson, to winning $10,000 for my business and then loosing that same $10,000 (long story), these experiences have shown me that you can never imagine what each year will bring. I would have never fathomed in 2010 that in 2011 I would be ringing the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange beside billionaire and owner of the Dallas mavericks Mark Cuban, and be seen all over the world (my mom saw me ringing the bell in CHINA!! That’s CRAZYY!!)
That is a major highlight of 2011, and something that I will remember forever.
One thing that I’ve taken away from 2011 is to follow my gut, that has brought me to where I am, following my gut, and having faith…when I do that things seem to work out. This year I don’t plan on doing a drastic change, because I am already doing the right things. I’m going to make this year about elevation, taking everything to the next level, and self improvement.
I’m SUPER excited for what 2012 will bring, and thankful that God has brought me through another year.
“People don’t fail because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit”
― Les Brown
32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business
Below is my review on the book 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business by Magic Johnson. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was great to read about Magic’s transition from basket ball star to business man.
I had the pleasure of meeting Magic at an event for Vibe Holdings (March 2011). He is really friendly and nice, at the event I watched him pitch the African American market opportunity to advertisers, in order to get them to purchase advertising in Vibe.
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