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I've Seen a Lot of Famous People Naked, and They've Got Nothing on You! Business Secrets from the Ultimate Street-Smart Entrepreneur
This fitness consultant, who has his own brand, dispenses advice on starting and building a business, discussing how to create a brand, raise start-up money, pick a partner, and prepare for growth.
235 pages, Hardcover
First published August 26, 2005
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April 14, 2008
I've Seen a Lot of Famous People Naked, and They've Got Nothing on You! is an inspirational guide to business written by Jake Steinfeld of Bodies by Jake, fitness guru to the rich and famous. I have to admit that I was a little nervous when I agreed to review this book. I was curious about Jake's secrets to his success but I worried that the book was going to be a loud, chaotic, chest beating book filled with name dropping and bragging.
I was so very wrong. Before I had even completed the first chapter, I realized that the author genuinely wanted to share his experiences (including his own insecurities and failures that drove him to achieve his version of success) and his enthusiasm with others so that they could realize their own dreams. Moreover, the author pulled no punches. He stated plainly that achieving success demands commitment and hard work (or rather hard play). Therefore, if you don't truly love what you do, don't even bother to try. These unique aspects made reading this book like having a trusted friend sharing his enthusiasm, his experiences and the resources he had collected over the years in order to help you succeed in your own goals.
I've Seen a Lot of Famous People Naked, and They've Got Nothing on You! creates a deep empowering feeling that will change the way the reader views his or her own dreams and will inspire the reader to commit fully to working towards these goals. Words by Jake to take to heart "A wish changes nothing: a decision changes everything." "Aim high. Then aim higher!" and "Success is failure turned inside out."
I was so very wrong. Before I had even completed the first chapter, I realized that the author genuinely wanted to share his experiences (including his own insecurities and failures that drove him to achieve his version of success) and his enthusiasm with others so that they could realize their own dreams. Moreover, the author pulled no punches. He stated plainly that achieving success demands commitment and hard work (or rather hard play). Therefore, if you don't truly love what you do, don't even bother to try. These unique aspects made reading this book like having a trusted friend sharing his enthusiasm, his experiences and the resources he had collected over the years in order to help you succeed in your own goals.
I've Seen a Lot of Famous People Naked, and They've Got Nothing on You! creates a deep empowering feeling that will change the way the reader views his or her own dreams and will inspire the reader to commit fully to working towards these goals. Words by Jake to take to heart "A wish changes nothing: a decision changes everything." "Aim high. Then aim higher!" and "Success is failure turned inside out."
December 10, 2008
Great book if you ever want to start your own business or such.
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