Screw it, Let’s do it – Richard Branson

 

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS

• Simple truths in life, and the right attitude, can inspire and enable you to do practically anything
• People will always try to talk you out of ideas and say, "It can't be done", but if you have faith in yourself, it almost always can

WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT

• You can read it in a couple of hours
• The author has made plenty of mistakes and taken a lot of risks, so this is not just a "plain sailing" manual
• The main principles of just do it, have fun, be bold, challenge yourself, and live the moment are all solid, inspirational stuff
• There are also much softer elements such as value family and friends, have respect for people, and do some good for others
• You can dip in anywhere and grab a motivational thought in ten seconds.
• Choose from:

  ~ Believe it can be done

  ~ Never give up

  ~ Have faith in yourself

  ~ When it's not fun, move on

  ~ Have no regrets

  ~ Keep your word

  ~ Aim high

  ~ Try new things

  ~ Love life and live it to the full

  ~ Chase your dreams but live in the real world

  ~ Face problems head on

  ~ Money is for making the right things happen

  ~ Make a difference and help others

WHAT YOU HAVE TO WATCH

• The book is not particularly well-written (the author struggled with mild dyslexia at school), so this is more a stream of consciousness, or a selection of sound bites
• It always seems easier for someone who has "done it" to reflect back on the hard times – but it is harder to apply that philosophy when you are actually struggling