Eat People

An Unapologetic Plan for Entrepreneurial Success

De: Andy Kessler

Narrado por: Walter Dixon

Here's how entrepreneurs find the next big thing - and make it huge. The era of easy money and easy jobs is officially over. Today, we're all entrepreneurs, and the tides of change threaten to capsize anyone who plays it safe. Taking risks is the name of the game - but how can you tell a smart bet from a stupid gamble?

Andy Kessler has made a career out of seeing the future of business, as an analyst, investment banker, venture capitalist, and hedge-fund manager. He evaluated the business potential of the likes of Steve Jobs and Michael Dell before they were Steve Jobs and Michael Dell. His eye for what's next is unparalleled. Now Kessler explains how the world's greatest entrepreneurs don't just start successful companies - they overturn entire industries. He offers 12 surprising and controversial rules for these radical entrepreneurs, such as:

• Eat people: Get rid of worthless jobs to create more wealth for everybody
• Create artificial scarcity for virtual goods
• Trust markets to make better decisions than managers

Whether you're at a big corporation or running a small business, you're now an entrepreneur. Will you see change coming and grab on to opportunity - or miss the boat?

©2011 Andy Kessler (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Mr. Kessler has written an entertaining business book, in which it is more than possible to learn something. That is a rare combination." ( The New York Times)

Excellent insights for entrepreneurs

If you could sum up Eat People in three words, what would they be?

Inspiration for Entrepreneurs

What did you like best about this story?

This book provided me with a lot of insights that helped me to identify business opportunities.

What does Walter Dixon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I was able to listen to the book on my way to and from work. And I listened to it several times. I can't read while driving and I almost never read a book more than once.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to it in several 45 minute intervals during my daily commute. I don't think I would have processed all the information if I did it all in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

The author makes mention of different stereo types that may seem insulting to some, but it helps to get his points across.Try and listen to the point that he is making instead of taking offence to his stereo typing.This book provides some great insights that will help you to spot business opportunities and avoid pitfalls.

This guy gets it, and so will you!

It's clear Andy is a Republican by his views on government and policy but this book is not about politics. This book hovers around a couple key concepts about what really moves the needle when it comes to the prosperity of our country. He explains his ideas very clearly and it a way that just makes good sense.

One of the best business books!

I'm looking back at some of the best and worst Audible books I have listened to during the last decade and writing some reviews. Eat People is from 4 years ago.

Andy Kessler is an American gem! Sure, he has written eight books each well worth reading, but the key is his remarkable success in business in our country. I will not try to summarize those successes, but they are readily available on the Internet.

Eat People is neither the first nor most recent of Kessler's books that use audacious, attention drawing titles nor is the first to make controversial statements. Kessler's comments are always worth considering. My advice is to read the books and take away what you will. I love this book and recommend it without reservation.

Interesting, a bit preachy

The overall concepts and observations were informative, not necessarily original or revolutionary. When the Ayn Rand rhetoric started up it was a real turn off. I'm glad I was able to finish it, it was more preachy than I expected. Honestly not worth spending a credit on.

A useful, yet enjoyable read

What did you like best about this story?

Kessler has a lot to tell about what works and what won't work in the business of entrepreneurship. Kessler knows how to tell a story.