Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads) [Paperback]

Sir Richard Branson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quick Reads | Publication Date: May 16, 2006

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Let’s Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal life – such as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how he’s used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your own life.

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About the Author

Sir Richard Branson is a hugely successful international entrepreneur, icon, and chairman of the Virgin Group. His autobiography Losing My Virginity has been a number one international bestseller.

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (May 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753510995
• ISBN-13: 978-0753510995
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, read "Losing My Virginity" instead., December 25, 2006

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Benny Blanco "Ben" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads) (Paperback)

I started with Branson's first book, "Losing My Virginity", and was absolutely hooked. That book is compelling, insightful, exciting, inspirational, and well-written. "Screw it, Let's Do It" on the other hand, is none of those things, and feels like a cheap re-hashing of "Losing My Virginity", but without any of the real substance. The writing is poor (leading me to wonder if Branson had a lot of help in writing "Losing My Virginity") and he rushes through anecdotes that he explains in detail in "Losing My Virginity". The whole book feels very cursory and surface-deep, and doesn't do justice to Branson's incredible persona. Don't waste your time, get "Losing My Virginity" instead.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sir Richard's Wonderful Philosophy, January 2, 2007

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Steven K. Gold "Serial Entrepreneur & Author ... (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads) (Paperback)

Richard Branson made his fortune because he's a shrewd business person, and also because he's been lucky at times. He's successful, however, because of his personality and attitude -- his personal philosophy -- and that's what this book is about. There is nothing earth shattering in his philosophy, except perhaps that it takes an extraordinary person to truly live up to it.

I don't think that Branson was looking to make money on the book, but rather to share some ideas that, for good reason, he truly believes in. He's not one to overcomplicate things, and in this case shorter is better. He keeps it simple because to him it is simple. As other reviewers have noted, it's a small book and it can be read in one sitting. It seems like it was dictated and indeed could benefit from some editing, but perhaps that's what makes the book real and is part of its charm. If you're looking for more then buy his book "Losing My Virginity" which contains some details about his various ventures. Otherwise, Screw It, it's a good read so just buy the book.

Steven K. Gold
Author, Entrepreneur's Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting a New Business Venture

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, July 11, 2006

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Chan Joon Yee "Dr Chan" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads) (Paperback)

Definitely one of the more useful motivational books I've read. Sir Richard talks about having fun, being bold, challenging yourself, standing on your own feet, valuing the family and doing good.

Without being preachy, Sir Richard pulls out stories from his life to illustrate some of his beliefs, principles and practices. Not having read his other books, I'm quite astounded by some of his life experiences, especially his harrowing escapes from a faulty flying machine and his role in Iraq where he helped secure the release of British hostages.

Short, sweet and simple, it's an excellent read.