by Paul Simister
on December 8, 2016
The full title of this book by Mike Michalowicz is
“The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: The tell-it-like-it-is guide to cleaning up in business, even if you are at the end of your roll.”
In my review on Amazon.co.uk., I gave the book a rating of Four Stars. This means I think it is in the range of good to very good.
Here is my book review.
A hard hitting book about having a “just do it” mental attitude for new entrepreneurs
The analogy about the shortage of toilet paper when needed will take you places you don’t want to go but it does make the point of having to make do when resources are short.
With such an opening, you probably expect the language to be adult in places and it is but I didn’t feel it was overly offensive. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 6, 2016
The full title of this book by Tim Ferriss is
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave it Three Stars. This means Worthwhile.
Here is my review.
Overwhelming and you can’t find what you need to know. I expected much better.
This book is huge at over 700 pages and as such, it’s also very daunting.
The author has interviewed many leaders in different fields and has tried to bring together the best of the best ideas. Interspersed between the interview snippets and summaries are sections written by the author where he shares his compiled knowledge. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on October 1, 2016
The full title of this book by MIchael Kallett is
“Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills“.
In my review at Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Five Stars level. I believe it is excellent.
A clear process for making better decisions
I was never really taught how to think at school. By that I mean that I’ve no memory of any teacher explaining a process of how to look at an issue or problem to find the best solution.
As soon as I started managing other people, it became very clear that other people had the same gap in their eduction or were too lazy to put it into action. So much happens without any questioning or things stop because people don’t know how to use their initiative. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 10, 2015
The full title of this book by Mark Joyner is
Simpleology: The Simple Science of Getting What You Want
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave it Three Stars.
Here is my review.
This wasn’t as simple as I’d have liked.
This is a strange book which is rather too knowing in places but interesting and very revealing in others.
It is one of the few books that I recommend you read the end first. Not the last page but the last section which looks at the five laws of Simpleology. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 7, 2015
The full title of this book by Joe Vitale and Bill Hibbler is
“Meet and Grow Rich: How to Easily Create and Operate Your Own Mastermind Group for Health, Wealth, and More“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated this at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
Learn to share problems and solutions from other business owners
It’s only in the last ten years that I have become aware of how powerful mastermind groups can be and this book is a raving endorsement for masterminds. The mastermind concept isn’t that well known in the UK and “Think And Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill doesn’t have the great reputation it does in the USA.
The authors want you to understand that a mastermind group can help you to achieve whatever you want to achieve. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 7, 2015
The full title of this book by Dan Kennedy is
“No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Guide to Time Productivity and Sanity“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated this book as Four Stars. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
A guide to control your time by forcing others to bend to your will
This is a very personal view of time management and productivity as top marketer, copywriter and author Dan Kennedy shares his productivity secrets.
There is a lot of common sense and good advice in this book. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on June 5, 2013
Profits Aren’t Everything, They’re the Only Thing: No-Nonsense Rules from the Ultimate Contrarian and Small Business Guru by George Cloutier
Business Book Review Rating – 5 Stars
There is nothing in this book that makes me think that author George Cloutier is a nice, warm, cuddly sort of man who I’d want to have a few drinks with one night for light-hearted, amusing company.
To be blunt, he’ comes across as a hard-nosed, business b*stard with ideas from 100 years ago.
He also might just be one of the few people who could rescue and restore your business to profitability if your life depended on it.
I loved the book, even if I didn’t agree with everything. It grabs you by the shoulders and gives you a good hard shake.
His views are so strident that they force you to think about why you are right and he is wrong. In doing so, you might discover that he is right and you are wrong.
I consider it as essential reading for all small business owners and entrepreneurs who are finding business success a struggle to achieve.
The Basic Message Of Profits Aren’t Everything [continue reading…]
