Full Title: Screw it, Let’s Do it: Lessons in Life
Author: Sir Richard Branson

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Book Overview
Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions and is renowned for his approachability and ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. “Screw It, Let’s Do It” reveals the lessons that have helped him through his business and personal life, like believing 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 everyday life.

Contents (with some bonus inspirational highlights)
1. Just Do It!
A few wise words from the person’s who’s staff nickname ‘Dr Yes’!… Believe it can be done, have goals, live life to the full, never give up, prepare well, have faith in yourself, help each other!

2. Have Fun!
Have fun, work hard and money will come. Don’t waste time – grab your chances, Have a positive outlook on life, When its not fun move on!

3. Be Bold
Calculate the risks and take them, believe in yourself, chase your dreams and goals, have no regrets, be bold, keep your word

4. Challenge Yourself
Aim high, try new things, always try, challenge yourself

5. Stand On Your Own Two Feet
Rely on yourself, chase your dreams but live in the real world, work together

6. Live the Moment
Love life and live it to the full, enjoy the moment, reflect on your life, make every second count, don’t have regrets

7. Value Family and Friends
Put family and the team first, be loyal, face problems head on, money is for making things happen, pick the right people and reward talent!

8. Have Respect
Be polite and respectful, do the right thing, keep your good name, be fair in all your dealings

9. Do Some Good
Change the world even if in a small way, make a difference and help others, do no harm, always think what you can do to help

A2S Summary
This is an extremely inspiring book and a must read for anyone that wants to learn the basics behind Branson’s mentality. Its a short book but to be honest if you don’t own any other Richard Branson book this one is a great introduction into what you get in more depth in his other books. To put it bluntly, if you like Branson and what he stands for you will love this book.

Here are two of my favorite quotes from the book
Page 11 “What ever your goal is you will never succeed unless you let go of your fears and fly ”
Page 38 “Remember, if you opt for a safe life, you will never know what it is like to win.”

This book as an essential read and a perfect size for train or plane journey.

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