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Retiring Right: Smart Steps for Exiting Corporate America
In Retiring Right: Smart Steps for Exiting Corporate America, Jake Falcon presents a comprehensive guide for corporate professionals navigating the often challenging transition into retirement. Falcon provides a holistic approach that goes beyond the financial aspects to address the full spectrum of retirement life, offering insights particularly valuable for those accustomed to the structured and high-pressure environment of corporate careers.
Falcon’s methodology is inclusive, exploring various dimensions of retirement that are often overlooked. While he covers essential financial planning, he delves deeply into emotional preparation and the myths surrounding retirement, such as the misconception that retirement is a cure-all for unhappiness. By highlighting potential issues like loneliness and the importance of planning engaging activities, Falcon equips readers with realistic strategies to mentally prepare for retirement. He emphasizes the value of maintaining communication about retirement realities and considering encore careers, ensuring that readers take away practical insights from his guidance. The strength of Falcon’s book lies in his clear and straightforward writing style. Retirement is a sensitive topic that requires insightful planning, and Falcon communicates his purpose and ideas effectively. The book is well-structured, incorporating real-life examples that bring his points to life. Unlike theoretical discussions, the practical advice presented can be easily added to a checklist, making it accessible and actionable for readers. Falcon’s realism shines through as he candidly addresses potential difficulties, preparing readers without sugar-coating the realities of retirement.
While Retiring Right primarily targets individuals with a corporate background, assuming accumulated wealth over time, its applicability extends beyond the corporate sphere. The principles and advice are valuable for anyone looking to plan for retirement early in their career, serving as a reminder that retirement planning is a universal necessity. Regardless of background or age, readers who approach this book with an open mind and a willingness to create a fulfilling post-career life will find it an invaluable resource.
Pages: 152 | ASIN : B0D3RYSKDW
The Value Equation
In The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Creating Wealth for Entrepreneurs, Christopher Volk takes the reader through different stages of entrepreneurship, giving lessons on how to invest and run a company. The author uses straightforward language that is both intriguing and appealing. Given he did not initially set out to be in entrepreneurship, Chris Volk shares the inspiration that can move even the uninterested. The author introduces the reader to the book by sharing strategies for acquiring wealth and running a business and offers realistic solutions.
Chris Volk starts the first chapter by discussing wealth creation and free enterprise. The author, with statistics, shares the key factors that determine the success of a business. I like that the author stated that a business starts with an idea, usually a solution to a problem. He uses a perfect example, that of Sergey Bin and Larry Page, to illustrate his models. The discussion about the two great men, how they met, and how they created Google is rousing. I like how the author is articulate and how he lays down his points when discussing a particular topic.
The second chapter is about Daymond John and the creation of FUBU clothing and hip-hop apparel. Like the first chapter, Chris Volk writes in-depth, talking about the steps John and other moguls took to succeed. The text teaches that hard work is not enough as resilience; patience and humility are all elements of success. Apart from the informative text, the author also includes images of known thriving businesses when discussing topics they relate to. The images add aesthetic value and are an excellent reference point for the text.
Chris Volk moves from simple topics to complex subjects with every new chapter. This enables the reader to first understand the basics before getting a deeper insight into how the corporate world works. The author writes about areas like the cost of capital vs. cost of equity, public stock equity returns, the circles of business, life, the formula to use and using other people’s money, among other topics. What makes Chris Volk stand out is that he tackles unique topics and starts discussions that authors from this genre do not tackle.
Certain features stand out from Volk’s writing, the author’s ability to translate business-speak to everyday lingo, the use of illustrations and tables, and the brevity of paragraphs that are detailed. I appreciate the excel sheets and sample corporate financial models for better perception.
The Value Equation is your ultimate guide to running a booming business. Everything from the author’s tales in entrepreneurship and investment, the pointers he gives, and the choice of topics in every chapter are worthwhile.
Pages: 256 | ASIN : B09ZKDGC69
DJ’s Mean Business
DJ’s Mean Business, by Amani Roberts, is an interesting and informative read from a DJ’s perspective about leading a successful life. In this eye-opening book, Amani Roberts, aka DJ AmRo, talks about his experiences as a DJ, a Professor, and a businessman. He shares the ups and downs he learned in these professions in this practical book to help readers become successful entrepreneurs.
Roberts’ writing style is conversational and caring. He uses simple and direct language that guides the reader through the topic he is covering. The arrangement of the chapters outlines the different time slots as if he is DJing from the start of a program until it is wrapped up. Readers will appreciate the short and concise chapters as the author gets right to the point. The first thing that Robert covers is how to introduce yourself in a manner that gives you credibility and authority. First impressions do matter when you are an entrepreneur. Once that first meeting is over, the next step is to build a rapport and make sure what you are selling is in demand. Here the author uses examples from successful businesses to support the tried and true strategies he teaches.
Readers will appreciate his candid writing and how he uses his own life situations as examples, making for a more authentic read. Whether DJing, teaching or focusing on his brand, Roberts interchangeably uses these venues to provide important lessons about business to the readers. Topics such as branding, marketing tips, and staying focused are a few topics discussed in this book that I found helpful.
DJ’s Mean Business: One Night Behind the Turntables Can Spin Your Company’s Success is an unconventional business planning book on how to be a successful entrepreneur. It is just as entertaining as it is informative. The information provided will be beneficial to those looking for tips on how to start a business or revamp their current business.
Pages: 154 | ASIN : B084KW9HLM
The DAP Strategy
Author Raj Sundarason offers readers solid advice on how to run a business or organization; especially in the digital age. The author comprehensively covers various aspects of business, that include marketing, making profits, dealing with losses, branding, leaving a digital footprint, and overcoming challenges while in the industry. The DAP Strategy: A New Way of Working to De-Risk & Accelerate Your Digital Transformation is primarily about Digital Adoption Platform (DAP), and how one can capitalize on the digitization of everything. The author is thorough in the topics that he covers and also engaging. Reading Raj Sundarason’s book will motivate you to think about your business on a global scale. The author gives crucial tips on the management of enterprises and how one can build an empire.
One thing every reader will appreciate about Raj Sundarason is how he personifies almost everything. Raj Sundarason makes his discussions relatable by personifying his experiences and business situations. When he talks about his milestones, one can feel how passionate he is about the work he has done. I love this about the author as it gives one the incentive to keep pushing. The DAP Strategy was an easy read thanks to the author’s moving tone and friendly language.
There are tons of lessons that one will draw from the book. Some of the chapters that were my favorite touched on topics like marketing, networking, digital branding, entrepreneurship, and strategizing. Raj Sundarason discussed relevant topics that would help one climb the career ladder or grow their business. His modest way of highlighting his wins and gracious tone he applies when sharing the knowledge he has acquired was impressive.
In The DAP Strategy, you do not just learn about Digital Adoption Platform. You learn about taking risks, preparing for incoming risks, and solving business issues in a professional manner. The objectivity displayed by the author even when he is talking about personal experiences is commendable. The content in this book is relevant today and can be used as reference material for professionals in different industries. I appreciate the author for his modesty when talking about business and for discussing both his highs and lows while working.
The DAP Strategy: A New Way of Working to De-Risk & Accelerate Your Digital Transformation is a refreshing look at the technology industry and how it impacts and interacts with the business world. This eye-opening book will have readers reevaluating how they run their organizations and will better prepare them for the future of technology.
Pages: 191 | ASIN: B09G3KRVWN
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