We will always be our own assignment. Our responsibilities of self work and self awareness never end. #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso is a testament to these notions.
She tells the story of her navigation through the highs and lows of life and business in a captivating and intimate way. Using a conversational tone, she makes you feel like you’re in the room as she details her life experiences and the important moments that became building blocks to her flourishing as an entrepreneur.
This book is as much about Amoruso’s personal growth and understanding of herself as it is about the establishment and success of her business. It’s a combination of an autobiography, what it takes to build a company, and lessons on confidence, grit, and being fully, truly, and unapologetically yourself.
#GIRLBOSS is a book you should keep in your toolkit to serve as an inspiring reminder to identify your gifts, live courageously in alignment with your dreams, and apply the strength of your character to reach your full potential.
Gems from this Read:
“You combine hard work, creativity, and self-determination, and things start to happen. And once you start to understand that alchemy, or even just recognize it, you can begin to see the world in a different way.”
“When you approach everything as if it’s a big, fun experiment, then it’s not that big of a deal if things don’t work out. If the plan changes, that can be even better.”
“Each time you make a good decision or do something nice or take care of yourself; each time you show up to work and work hard and do your best at everything you can do, you’re planting seeds for a life that you can only hope will grow beyond your wildest dreams.”
“It is she who listens to the rest of the world who fails, and it is she who has enough confidence to define success and failure for herself who succeeds.”
“No matter where you are in life, you’ll save a lot of time by not worrying too much about what other people think about you. The earlier in your life that you can learn that, the easier the rest of it will be. You is who you is, so get used to it.”
“I want problem solvers who take nothing at face value. I want people who fight for their ideas, even fight with me. I want people who are comfortable with disagreement. And I need people who sometimes, after all of that, hear the word ‘no’ and get right back up to work even harder.”
“Confidence is more attractive than anything you could put on your body.”
Book Club Questions:
- In what ways could you identify with Sophia Amoruso?
- What are your gifts/talents? What are your strengths? How can you combine them to create something meaningful?
- Are you living at your highest potential? If not, how could you start?
- What was your main takeaway from this book?
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