Book Review - Reality Check

Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki: Similar to Art of the Start, but on a broader range of life topics like marriage, career etc. This book is full of wisdom and advice from the author, distinguished in many ways as Apple executive, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, among other things. I liked his comment "I have never known anyone that was too old to marry, but know a lot of people that were too young" and "you need to be ready accept the person for what he or she is" - truly good advice that marriage requires one to be ready for it, rather than a age range. Another one I liked his advice on career to college students - to use the time to discover the passion while parents are still paying, do job hopping until 30 if needed to discover one's interests etc. Really good to check it out.

Book review - The Art of the Start

My recent pick from the local library turned out to be an interesting read. "The Art of the Start" by Guy Kawasaki. I'd recommend this for anyone who is planning to start his/her own business, or seek venture capital. Guy is a distinguished entrepreneur and venture capitalist, and offers a lot of insights in jumpstarting and running a business, and has structured the book in such a way that parts of it can be used as a check list for those putting together a business plan or presentation to seek venture funds. It is detail oriented (to the extent of recommending dark backround for power point, or company name starting with capital letter!), and filled with notable quotes that makes one think. Guy also reflects the "Think Different" mantra as an Apple alumni, with ample non-conventional wisdom flowing through out the book. Happy Reading.