The EntreSpirit

The DNA of Self-Starters and People Who Get Things Done

By: Matt Law

Narrated by: Ric Chetter

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Some call them creative geniuses. Others label them workaholics. Either way, if you’re going to keep up with them, you’d better be moving quickly. These driven individuals are the movers and shakers building the world around us. Somehow, they’re able to capitalize on opportunities before others even notice them. Fueled by endless passion and ideas, they have unlimited energy to get things done. While we might not understand them, we can’t help but notice that they have something special inside. That’s The EntreSpirit.

In this adventure, you’ll meet Luke Voightmann, a once-successful entrepreneur. In an instant, a tragic accident has turned his world upside down, killing his best friend, and causing him to lose almost everything. Facing the bloody aftermath of a failed business, Luke's family hangs on by a thread, desperately hoping for change.

Rising from the ashes comes a rare chance to compete in the ultimate contest of entrepreneurs. To win, he’ll have to face his own demons and take an honest look at his motives. Join Luke on his journey as he rediscovers himself through the lens of The EntreSpirit.

©2021 Matt Law (P)2022 Matt Law

Wonderful, Surprising, and Engaging!

Book Review: The EntreSpirit, The DNA of Self-Starters and People Who Get Things Done. By Matt Law
Let me begin by saying this is not the typical type of book I would read, and so, this review is not really how I might write a book review. A friend of mine bought me a copy of the book and said it was a business book. Well, I don’t read business books. I read philosophy books, theology books, psychology books, and things of that nature—and mostly on an academic level. So, to be honest, the book sat on my shelf. But one day a while back I found myself mentally drained with my graduate work and needing a brain break, so I decided I would just give this book, which was sitting right on my shelf where I left it, a try. As I began to read, I couldn’t believe how interested I was in the book.

The Entre-Spirit is actually a fable, a point I had missed, which means it is a fictional story meant to communicate certain truths. These truths are what the author calls the five moves of the entre (to be understood as entrepreneurial) spirit: Mission, Overcomes, Vision, Educates, and Satisfaction. Now, I don’t want to give away the meat of the meal here, so I won’t say anymore about those, but how the author communicates these truths is highly engaging. It is a story about a man who built a very good life for him and his family, but then loses it all in a tragic accident and the wake that followed. At his lowest point, however, he is invited to join a contest which might be his ticket to turning his life around. Throughout the contest, the main character flies around the world to meet five masters of the Entre-Spirit, who each teach him about the corresponding point.

Now, I don’t want to say anymore about the story because, well, I would hate to spoil it, but let me tell you about why me, a philosopher/theologian, found the book so engaging. I think the biggest point is that it challenges one’s perception about reality, about their view of the world, their place in it, and what they get out of it. The book is not a comeback story, it is a story of awakening, humility, and discovery. At each point, the main character, who fancies himself a heavy hitter of the world, realizes things he never knew before. He has to humble himself and learn that there is so much more to life than what he already thinks he knows. He even has to discover at times that he’s plain wrong about what he thinks he knows. Imagine a world where people were open to the idea that they might not know it all, or that they might be wrong about the things they thought they did know? To me, this book touches on one of the biggest problems with the human condition, pride. That’s why I couldn’t put it down. That’s also why when I found out it was being released on audible, I made sure I got a copy. That’s why I thoroughly enjoyed going through it for a second time. And that is why I wanted to write this review.