#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso
This book has been on my radar since its
release. But I finally brought it last week whilst in London with work. To poor
for some retail therapy, I decided to treat myself to a book instead (far more
cost effective). I was so hooked within the first few sentences; I read 70% of
it just on the train ride home.
The book is about the inspiring Sophia
Amoruso CEO of fashion brand and boutique Nasty Gal, who in 7 years built her
business from selling vintage clothing on ebay, to a $100 million business that
employee 350 staff. Her story is truly inspiring, and as someone who has always
thought of starting their own business to me Sophia proves that if you put your
all into a business, it is 'simple' (I use that term loosely) to make it a
success. Of course it isn't literary 'that simple' but it is a lot simpler to start
than you may have first thought. All you need is passion, sweat and a good
idea.
The book is really easy to read and filled
with great inspirational quotes. I won't go into much detail about her story,
as I don't want to spoil it, but this book is perfect for anyone that needs a
bit of inspiration and a kick up the arse to do something.
I have picked out some of the
inspiring quotes that I wanted to share with you. They are simple life
statements, but really have touched a nerve with where I am at the moment with
life:
"Be better and be different"
"There are secret opportunities hidden
inside every failure"
Money looks better in the bank than on
your feet"
"Create your own magic"
"Treat your mind like money - don't
waste it"
No one is lucky, they create it
themselves"
"Life isn't about finding yourself,
it's about creating yourself"
"Working in fashion isn't an extended
trip to the mall"
"#GIRLBOSS gets what she wants
because she works for it"
Are you a #GIRLBOSS? Watch this space.
Hanna <<3xx p="">
