Screw It Let’s Do It is a book that encompasses all of
Richard Branson’s life, goals, and belief system. The book has nine chapters
with each focusing on unique topics.
I was awestruck throughout my time reading the book. In the seventh
chapter, Branson made emphasis on his best friend, Nik who he had to sack from
his company when Nik wanted Branson out of the editor post at Student Magazine.
Branson called making this sort of decision as being “head on” with the
situation. Branson noted, “You can be best friends with someone and still not
agree with them and, if you are close, you can get through it and remain
friends.” He called Nik back to run the magazine when things were tough, and together
they succeeded.
Some other quotes from the book which I love are: “I believe
in myself. I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in
the hearts that love” and “Balloons have taught me to reflect more. On earth,
my life is fast and hectic, each moment full. It can be too busy. We all need
our own space and it’s good to pause and do nothing.”
Sir Richard Branson also revealed his illegal business habit
of tricking the customs so his music business could be tax-free. It was a
decision he later regretted as he had to pay a fine that was three times bigger
than the profits he made. He concluded by saying, “Never do anything if it
means you can’t sleep at night.”
One quote that relates to me and with many others I know is,
“Always living in the future can slow us down as much as always looking
behind.” I will take this one with me. Most times we are fond of thinking too
much into the future when the present is really all that matters. Have goals,
but live the present.
A fantastic read.
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