Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01KB9LY6I |
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| Number of Pages | : | 105 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life - a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard - legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc. - shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. With a preface to the second edition, introduction, and epilogue read by the author.
changes your business and life hopefully. Teresa Wlasiuk this book made me fall in love with yvon chounaird i was just a surfer and a skier when i read it and never thought i would ever start rock climbing. this year i started and got to semi lead one of yvon's routes in yosemite.i have given this book to businessmen and small business owners to help navigate the complexities of running your own business. it taught me so much about my own small business and how not to comprise when it comes to the environment.thank you yvon for your contribution to sports, business, mothers, the environment and constantly making us think about capitalism, consumerism and environmentalism.. "Good story and educational." according to Bernice Osborne. I learned so much from this book. It gave me such a respect and further understanding of true conservationists. The author certainly not only believes what he preaches and teaches, but is a true practitioner. I now think more about the quality of materials used in whatever I buy and how it's made. I also enjoyed learning the history of the founder of Patagonia clothing and outdoor supplies, etc.. Cara Brzezicki said Oh My Awesome!!. Oh my awesome!! What a fabulous book. I am an inventor and an entrepreneur and I love the planet. Yvon Chouinard is a great example of how I would like to run my business. The book is absolutely fantastic! I will be reading this over and over :) If you are starting out in business and want to do things right by life and the planet, then read this book. So inspiring!!