Before elaborating on the many business books I read, I want to introduce myself to those who don’t know me: I am Olivier Roland, I’m 36, I’m French and I’ve been an entrepreneur since the age of 19. I’m currently a blogger, YouTuber, amateur archaeologist, diver, globe-trotter, and international speaker, among many other things! I […]
Summary of “Purple Cow” by Seth Godin: Marketing expert Seth Godin offers suggestions on how to transform your business into a remarkable company thanks to the Purple Cow marketing concept. It consists of making your product exceptional and irreplaceable. By Seth Godin, 2011, 177 pages. Note: The structure of the book is quite original. The […]
Summary of “David and Goliath“ by Malcolm Gladwell: With his analysis of countless life stories, Malcolm Gladwell shows us why our weaknesses can also be our best assets and how we can always win a “David versus Goliath” fight. By Malcolm Gladwell, 2019, 288 pages Chronicle and summary of “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell Introduction […]
How do we achieve happiness? And besides, what is happiness? For thousands of years, Man has asked himself these questions and never come up with definitive answers. If people don’t agree on specific answers or how to get there, each person can decide for themselves. So, to achieve this there’s nothing better than to take […]
Summary of “How to sell your way through life” by Napoleon Hill: After studying the paths taken by the greatest world leaders, Napoleon Hill reveals everything there is to know about the art of selling and selling yourself. He reveals the best strategies for success in matters of persuasion, promotion, negotiation and influence. He also […]
Summary of “Our Iceberg is Melting” by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber: Through a fable about penguins whose iceberg is cracking, the authors convey a message for making change happen within our organizations; we learn that companies must constantly adapt in order to develop and that success can only be achieved with a collective and innovative spirit. By John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber, 2018 (reissue), […]
Summary of “Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built”: Duncan Clark tells us how, with a China in full swing, Jack Ma, a “simple” Chinese teacher passionate about English, was able to become, with his Alibaba e-commerce site, a web giant and one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet. By Duncan Clark, 2017, 208 pages Review and Summary of “Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma […]
Summary of “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert: In sharing her personal experience as a writer, Elizabeth Gilbert offers us her philosophy of creativity. She reveals how to discover the creative nuggets that are tucked inside each one of us through magical creativity that must be shared without fear, in joy and wonder. By Elizabeth Gilbert, […]
Summary of “Read and Get Rich” by Burke Hedges: Reading a personal development book turned Burke Hedges’ life upside down, so he decided to write a book that lists the countless, almost magical effects of reading; and it reveals that for us too, the right book at the right time can change our lives. By […]
In this article, find three book reviews and critiques to help you choose a book on creativity! The authors of the books summarized here are convinced that: everyone is capable of being creative, and creativity is a faculty we all have to escape from daily tensions! Nevertheless, it is good to know a few tips […]
Among the speeches and quotes by Martin Luther King, we all know his famous “I have a dream” speech which he made in 1963. It is symbolic of his fight for civil rights for black people. But what do you really know about this man and his path in life, his ideas? In this article, dive […]