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Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads)
by Richard Branson
from Virgin Books
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
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Not bad... 
A little low on substance. I wouldn't exactly call it "lessons in life", but maybe "some stuff I've picked up along the way... and I like balloons!" It is a quick and encouraging read, though, from a fascinating character! Would love to read the same book with a lot more substance.
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Great read - but very quick 
If you are looking for a book you can get through in 1.5-2 hours, then this is great. It is a fun read. A little bit inspirational, a little bit comedy, a little bit of self propaganda, and a lot of Virgin advertising, this book will not help you become a millionaire overnight, but it will make you think about how taking risks can ultimately pay off. I particularly love the story about how Sir Richard Branson started Virgin airlines.
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LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL ! 
I have read hundreds of business biographies, how-to-do and business books. This is one of the best and I recommend it, because it inspired me like no other business book. The most interesting suggestions are:
- Have fun, work hard and money will come.
- When it's not fun, move on.
- Be bold, aim high.
- Try new things, always try.
- Challenge yourself.
- Money is for making things happen.
- Always think what you can do to help.
My preferite is:"Live life to... more info
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Gorgeous! But you should buy and read his others 
I read the author's "Losing My Virginity" in 2005, rated it a five star with the title "Entertaining, fun, motivatonal, inspiring, simply irresistable!" In fact, I described it as the best biography in my Listmania List. Though I did know this one is just a short update to that, I couldnt help but read it, and still found it very fascinating. Upon writing this review, I just found that there is an 256 page Expanded Edition which is double the size of this. I strongly recommend any potential reader to buy... more info
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