Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life

Sir Richard Branson

Aug 2011 · Random House

About this ebook

Throughout my life I have achieved many remarkable things. In Screw It, Let's Do It, I will share with you my ideas and the secrets of my success, but not simply because I hope they'll help you achieve your individual goals.
Today we are increasingly aware of the effects of our actions on the environment, and I strongly believe that we each have a responsibility, as individuals and organisations, to do no harm. I will draw on Gaia Capitalism to explain why we need to take stock of how we may be damaging the environment, and why it is up to big companies like Virgin to lead the way in a more holistic approach to business.
In Screw It, Let's Do It I'll be looking forwards to the future. A lot has changed since I founded Virgin in 1968, and I'll explain how I intend to take my business and my ideas to the next level and the new and exciting areas - such as launching Virgin Fuels - into which Virgin is currently moving.
But I have also brought together all the important lessons, good advice and inspirational adages that have helped me along the road to success.
Ironically, I have never been one to do things by the book, but I have been inspired and influenced by many remarkable people. I hope that you too might find a little inspiration between these pages.

Ratings and reviews

This was a quick read and I suppose inspiring in its own right, but he jumps from one subject to the next without really and room to run in between. I can only imagine the unedited version is much worse. I found some of the stories a bit far fetched a felt as though he were trying to lay claim, in ink, to certain ideas that may have been credited to someone else. I wonder how Elton John would respond.

This wise man (Sir Richard Branson) has put all his most amazing life experiences and lessons, that made him the billionaire he is today, in a little book for you to read. JUST DO IT...Buy it now you won't regret it -Valentino

For me inspirational. I'm the boss of a £5 M company but my dreams are to be the boss of my own £multi M company. This book gives you the right attitude and a kick in the right place to make things happen. Thank you Mr Branson.

About the author

Sir Richard Branson is a global entrepreneur, adventurer and founder of the Virgin Group, one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. He is the international bestselling author of seven books, including the classic Losing My Virginity and the new autobiography Finding My Virginity. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, is married to Joan, father to Holly and Sam and proud grand-dude to five grandchildren.