26/11/2019
Screw It Lets Do It is a light, uplifting and quick read, written in similar style to an autobiography. It characterises some of the key lessons that Richard Branson has learned through his life as he became a global icon and prominent businessman.
Each chapter in the book begins with a key lesson supported by a small number of behaviours / morals by which you should abide to achieve success. Branson then goes on to qualify these with various anecdotal stories from his past drawing notice to his personal, family and business life and how one has influenced the other.
Branson writes frankly and honestly about his life. How he started Student magazine at the age of fifteen in the face of everyone telling him he was too young and had no experience. How he sold Virgin Records to EMI for half a billion pounds. How he started an airline to rival that of BA. How he was arrested by Her Majesties Customs and sent to prison. The purchase of Necker, a tropical island paradise. How he went on to break world records in a hot air balloon and entertain royalty.
Screw it lets do it really does showcase Branson’s entrepreneurial spirit towards business and his thrill seeking adventurous nature. Through all the stories and lessons Branson has learnt it really does demonstrate his positive and sometimes impulsive ‘just do it’ attitude. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Be glad when you win, don’t have regrets when you lose. Never look back you can’t change the past, just try to learn from it.
All of the lessons learned in life that Branson discusses, can also be seen in some way at Sewell; we all live them through our Sewell behaviours (Be Positive, Be Professional, Be Customer Focused, Be a Team Player, Do the right Thing) . Branson’s Key Lessons;
Just do it!
Have Fun!
Be Bold
Challenge Yourself
Stand On Your Own Feet
Live the Moment
Value Family and Friends
Have Respect
Do some Good
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