Driven [electronic resource] : how to succeed in business and in life

Herjavec, Robert (author.). Reynolds, John (John Lawrence), (author.).

Summary: In Driven, Herjavec shares the secrets that took him from his job waiting tables to growing his nascent technology company into a world-class conglomerate, The Herjavec Group. Herjavec's principles are as valuable in the living room as they are in the boardroom. Anyone can succeed, on their own terms, by following his sage but simple advice-- if they're willing to take chances, to take control of their own future and to stay true to their own visions.

Record details

ISBN: 9781443404587 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1443404586 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: remote
1 online resource
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: [Toronto, Ontario] : HarperCollins Canada, 2010.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Know a good deal when you see it -- Appreciate what it takes to succeed -- Be who you are, not who you think you are -- Put yourself in the investor's shoes -- How to pitch a good idea and how not to -- Why pitches go wrong -- Believe in yourself -- Having one good idea is never enough -- Why you should work for free sometimes -- The power of money and the importance of passion -- Embrace chaos -- Seize opportunity -- Learn from failure, profit from change -- Be your own boss -- Your customers always come first -- Honesty is still the best policy -- The world and your business doesn't need another you -- Be the hot dog supplier, not the hot dog stand -- Train for a marathon, prepare for a sprint -- Why it's hard for good soldiers to make great businesspeople -- When necessary, burn the ships -- Don't bank on the banks -- How less can become more -- Prepare to wear the black hat -- How to play hardball without feeling bad -- Recognize the ABCs of MBAs -- Put your money on the driven businessperson -- The quality of your performance depends on the quality of your competition -- Forget a balanced life -- Never start a business you can't run yourself -- Everything in life involves selling something -- Everyone in your organization should be a salesperson -- Have fun -- Look good -- Follow the three commandments -- The best people don't always apply for the job -- Humility is more effective than arrogance -- Know what you need to know -- Foster an epidemic of enthusiasm -- If they can't catch you, they can't squash you -- Never accept the first offer -- Listen to your heroes -- Why you shouldn't pay yourself the most -- Fly your hopes, but walk your expectations -- Keep your eyes fixed on the road ahead -- A vague sense of dissatisfaction -- Ensure support in your home life -- Money will change you -- Change what you can, tolerate what you must -- There is no finish line.

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Description based on online resource; title from READ title page (Overdrive, viewed Apr. 16, 2014)