Vusi: Business & Life Lessons from a Black Dragon
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Publisher's Summary
"I have learned the truth about the world: that it isn’t as round as a tennis ball, and it isn’t shaped like itself. It is shaped the way we shape it, according to the way we see it, the way we mould it to our ambitions and our destiny. I know the colour of who I am. I am a black man, running for my life, for my freedom, for opportunity born from struggle, possibility born from sacrifice. And I am running, too, for my father, who never became what he hoped to be, and who never got to see what his children would one day become." Maverick. Leadership genius. Self-made millionaire. Dragon.
The rock star of public speaking. Vusi Thembekwayo has been called many things. Join him in his inspiring journey from the township to the top echelons of South African business, to becoming one of youngest directors of a listed company and CEO of a boutique investment firm. As a Dragons' Den judge and a sought-after public speaker across the globe, Vusi doesn't just talk business - he lives it. Now you can learn the secret of his success and how to shape your own destiny.
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- S. Wells
- 01-09-20
Wish He Would've Narrated
Since I'm looking to get into public speaking my self, I figured it would only make sense to read Vusi's. I have watched most of his Master Class videos and his speeches.
I have to say, I was kind of disappointed with the narrator. He just didn't convey what I heard in Vusi's voice when listening to him talk. I think my issue is that I watched so much of his speaking events, I became use to his delivery.
Also, it felt like the book was written a more formal tone. So that may have thrown me off too.
So my suggestion is if this is your first time coming across his work. Read the book but make sure to looks for his speeches. You will appreciate the content and context so much more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-16-19
Skop
loved it and now listening again. I love VT views on Business and SA culture
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-19
Love VT hope to meet you one day, from PE
Love it very easy to finish and easy to understand, hope to meet you one day
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-19
Our own dragon
This book is very good Vusi uses his life expirience to explain business concepts. It really inspired me to think big and deep
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- Anonymous User
- 08-13-19
Awesome book from a true dragon
Very much enjoyed this book as it renders great impetus to those who dream big
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- Harry
- 02-12-20
Not Impressed.
The accent immediately put me off, would have been a good listen if Vusi had narrated this book.
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- M. Hirsi
- 01-28-20
wow wow Vusi is a great leader
I cant reccomend this book highly enough
this is book a great content or young entrepreneurs
click buy now. this book worth every penny
thank you Vusi
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- Jordan Dickason
- 01-02-20
South African excellence
What an amazing book I could not stop reading it now to find the next one
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-09-19
Inspiring
Really good read, looking forward to the next one already! PS Please fix the spelling mistake on author's name on cover page