It's the first time I have finished a biography. Richard Branson has plainly illustrated his experience in business, life, and philosophy.
The very first impression of this book is his craziness, throughout his book. Being an anti-traditional businessman, Richard hasn't any practical model; instead, he utilizes his personal standard, "interesting", to make critical decisions. Readers can barely learn any practical philosophy from him since all his success seems to be lucky. Was that even possible? Honestly, no.
This book has demonstrated one important point: it doesn't matter about the decision, but it's about how to make it work. Entering and exiting various industries is highly not recommended, for the time consuming of learning new rules and materials. Getting professional in certain areas would be highly beneficial for most people, which doesn't mean that we don't care about the outer world. Sooner or later, cross-industrial competition would destroy certain industries. Frequently switching the professionals could ensure the sensitivity to the business environment, but it couldn't establish the foundation of the business.
Richard Branson was only doing one thing during his life - problem-solving. He spent days and nights to solve any problem encountered. He was pushed by life, pressure, and others. Not seeing his leisure, I saw his pressure, depression, and anxiousness.
Not to say looking down upon him, we are just businessmen with differential models and philosophies.
