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Rules for Renegades explains how a high school drop out, fashion model and Buddhist monk became a five time CEO and multi-millionaire while dating several billionaires along the way. She explains how she has always gone after what she wants and shares her ten rules for renegades which have enabled her to achieve her success. Her ten rules are:
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Everything’s an illusion, so pick one that’s empowering.
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Forget and MBA, get a GSD.
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Problems + pain = profit.
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will you date, borrow or build power.
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Rock rejection and finesse failure.
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Learn and love networking.
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Only you can lead your life.
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Work your money mojo.
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Resign as general manager of the universe.
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Don’t just do something, stand there.
Comaford-Lynch is five-time CEO/entrepreneur, she was a founder of First Professional Bank, Kuvera Associates, Corporate Computing, planetU and Artemis Ventures. All of which have subsequently either been acquired or taken public. Coma ford-Lynch’s expertise is a result of over 20 years in operational high tech positions at Microsoft, Lotus, Adobe and Apple as well as strategy advisor to Oracle and Symantec. As well as being on several Boards of for- and non-profit companies, she has consulted with the White House on technology and small business strategies, and has garnered numerous industry accolades.
Today Comaford-Lynch leads Mighty Ventures, a business accelerator that assists companies in boosting revenue and optimizing performance. She is also a columnist, for BusinessWeek’s Small Business section.
Rules for Renegades is a cross between an autobiography and an business reference book. Each chapter expands on one of the rules using stories from her past to illustrate the point. It’s hard not to feel excited as you read this book the pace is rapid and the stories amusing and entertaining. It’s a great reminder that when we make mistakes with a bit of determination we can bounce back from them and go on to succeed.
An inspiring and entertaining read!
You can buy it from Amazon UK or Amazon USA.
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Thanks for this, I hadn’t heard about it, but with a geisha on a motorbike as the cover “It must be O.K.”
Anything is better than yet another Guru telling us how clever they are after the event.
It’s an enthralling read for sure! But you should really thank the publisher for sending me a review copy.