Lucky or Smart?, Bo Peabody
Lucky or Smart?, Bo Peabody
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Lucky or Smart?
Secrets to an Entreprenurial Life

Author: Bo Peabody

Narrator: Bo Peabody

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/18/2025


Synopsis

Luck is a part of life, and everyone, at one point or another, gets lucky. But luck is a big part of business life and perhaps that biggest part of entrepreneurial life. At the very least, entrepreneurs must believe in luck. Ideally, they can recognize it when they see it. And over time, the best entrepreneurs can actually learn to create luck.
As Bo Peabody, entrepreneur extraordinaire, explains: “My formula for getting lucky in business is reasonably simple: Start a company that fundamentally innovative, morally compelling, and philosophically positive. Create and aura of authenticity around your start-up by carefully crafting your mission and communicating it with charisma and passion. “Our company will quickly attract smart, inspired people who will work very hard. Treat all these people fairly. Provide them with a clear action plan and give them the latitude to exercise their creativity.
The result: serendipity, luck, success, and, ultimately, money. And the only smart thing about this formula is that I understand that on a day-to-day basis my brain has very little to do with any of it.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Desiree on August 11, 2009

Even though I am not a first time entrepreneur, I decided to pick up this little book as I am interested in starting up yet another business. Fairly interesting, definitely easy to read. His answer to the title question is: "I was smart enough to realize I was getting lucky." He talks a lot about the......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on January 05, 2013

"Start a company that is fundamentally innovative, morally compelling, and philosophically positive." Bo shares this and other interesting tidbits in this quick read. He has several insightful takeaways from his "smart enough to know he was lucky" days as an entrepreneur. Some great tips, although I......more

Goodreads review by Peter Song on January 18, 2018

my only takeaway from this book was that as an entrepreneur you are a B student or B player. Good at many things. Jack of master trades, master at none. However you will need to hire A players, those who are specialized in certain areas that you need and can help you grow.......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on March 27, 2024

Inspiring!......more

Goodreads review by Raj on October 22, 2012

I would call it a booklet rather than a book. If you are on a short haul flight or car ride - slip it into your coat pocket and you will be done during the journey a couple of times over. No jokes! The book is small and entertaining. It has harsh truths put too bluntly. Its been a book, i pick up of......more