For the ones out there looking to take the wheel on their professional life, this book is all about inspiration and a guide to female empowerment.
Sophia Amoruso is Nasty Gal's CEO and she tells her story and share a ton of great advice for you to dive into the business world sea and not to drown trying.
I've been reading this book and I'd like to share some quotes I liked.
“Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create your own opportunities. Know that there is no finish line; fortune favors action. Race balls-out toward the extraordinary life that you’ve always dreamed of, or still haven’t had time to dream up. And prepare to have a hell of a lot of fun along the way.”
“True success lies in knowing your weaknesses and playing to your strengths”
“Even with no manager watching to give me a gold star, it was important to do my best. Who cares if a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it? The tree still falls. If you believe that what you’re doing will have positive results, it will—even if it’s not immediately obvious. When you hold yourself to the same standard in your work that you do as a friend, girlfriend, student, or otherwise, it pays off.”
“When your goal is to gain experience, perspective, and knowledge, failure is no longer a possibility”
“Harvard Business School professor Howard Stevenson famously defined “entrepreneurship” as “the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.” I give a “hell yes” to that definition—you should take that spirit with you to whatever job you’re doing or whatever project you’re undertaking.”
“Opinions are like assholes; everybody’s got one.”
“Create your own job. Become the master of what you do. Fully imerse yourself in your culter. Be humble. You are never above having to pack boxes. Never forget where you came from. And always be polite. Good old-fashioned manners can get you very far. -Jenne Lomardo”
“Money looks better in the bank than on your feet.”
“but what I have realized over time is that in many ways, money spells freedom. If you learn to control your finances, you won’t find yourself stuck in jobs, places, or relationships that you hate just because you can’t afford to go elsewhere. Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. Being in a good spot financially can open up so many doors. Being in a bad spot can slam them in your face.”
The book is a bit shallow and sometimes tells about common sense things like "treat your LinkedIn profile like an online resume" and "spellcheck exists for a reason".
Bottom line, if you read it you can find good advice or not, it always depends on your attitude towards this things. And if you're open and are curious you'll do fine.
XX,
Carolina.
