That being said, the author often leaves it for the reader to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions, as no definitive conclusions are ever really drawn in some cases. This adds considerable richness and depth to each of the ‘adventures’ covered in this book. The writer’s style is more akin to that of a Sherlock Holmes novel, or an old style of journalism rather than a cold black and white approach where they just hit you with hard facts until coming to a conclusion. This gives you a real insight into their personality and how the world was when these stories took place. The Author tends to take a human interest angle and describes a number of key people. I have heard, as I believe everyone else has, that ‘Business Adventures’ was a favorite book of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, and although this book is outdated, I was interested to see what it has to offer.īusiness Adventures contains a number of somewhat humorous and entertaining dialogues, the emphasis on these make it an overall entertaining read. I was interested in looking into this one. Although not to the same extent as the stories covered in these pages. Having just left the ‘corporate’ world myself.

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He explains that it is the human element of the corporate world that causes it to be in constant flux, and proves that the only way to achieve success is to have the right people in the right places. John Brooks explains the forces that drive people in the business world and what causes them to act the way they do on a fairly consistent basis. Explore why people behave the way they do in business, and how this human element can make business events somewhat easier to predict.īusiness Adventures is a collection of major business stories from the 20th century, which are still remarkably relevant today. When it comes to business, some people seem to forget all about ethics. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read.

Business Adventures by John Brooks