The Will to Win: Leading, Competing, Succeeding

Very well written, provides significant insight into Mr. Herjavec's life and business perspectives. Great recommendations within the book can help the reader evaluate and re-tool one's own purpose to become more successful in both personal and business relationships. Favorite concepts; be willing to kick your own azz; evaluate your weaknesses and learn to drive oneself towards personal improvement and new accomplishment across all facets of one's life. Don't overlook or under appreciate one's strengths during that process. Master the art of discretion; learn when to speak and most importantly, when to listen, and always embrace one's humility no matter how much life success is encountered.

This is both an autobiography and business adviice from my favorite Shark Tank cast member. You learn of his childhood in Croatia. His immigration to Canada and starting the security company that would make him.part of Shark Tank. Along he gives sound advice branding, dealing with rumors and making money for the right reasons.

Ok, let’s just get it out of the way first, the narrative tends to go all over the place. But it is not distracting, it actually makes the chapters more stand-alone, which is perfect for me. So, I don’t really mind. I may be biased, but I don’t like motivational books. I believe the content delivered by plethora of such books over a couple of decades hasn’t really changed and I became immune to the motivational highs they deliver. I don’t consider this a motivational book in that sense. Let me just leave it at that. When I picked this up, I did not expect to become a business wiz or develop an overnight Will to Win by the end of this book. And so, I actually enjoyed this book. I love the personal story in some chapters and how candid the author is in some of the end chapters when he talks about the churn in his own company. To me, this book is simply the author’s reflection on the his personal journey through various aspects of his personal and professional life and his learning’s from the same. And that makes it more relatable. The author Does not give the illusion of being perfect, he appears human in all the situations he talks about, like dealing with pain of personal loss or taking though decisions when needed, and I really like that. That is what makes me identify with him and the wisdom he coveys through all of these anecdotes sinks in. I find myself coming back to certain chapters of this book over and over again. I have a few bookmarks and read those chapters in isolation and I do end up feeling warm, happy and ready to refocus on my own challenges without giving me a motivation high (and then a crash). I would say that is a win! P.S. I particularly love how the book ends with a heart-touching anecdote of kindness and positivity, that is one of the chapters I keep going back to. I didn’t read “Driven” but I did read “You don’t have to be a shark” and the last chapter there ends somewhat similarly as well. You leave the book feeling positive and happy, at least I did.

Everyone can relate to the story, Robert did a great job explaining his route to the tipping point of making him a very successful person. His words are very true, Seems as if he speaks from his heart and carries it on his shoulder. Robert if you read this review.... Do you have embedded this phrase in my mind which I will follow every day.. "Go really really fast". -Gary

Robert Herjavec is clearly amazing at a lot of things - writing is not one of them. That being said, his story is extremely motivational and a great demonstration of a person's capacity to accomplish anything if they don't focus on the obstacles in their lives, and instead set goals and seek any and all opportunities that propel you towards these goals. I loved how this book showed that behind his polite and thoughtful image is a fiercely competitive and ambitious mentality. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to get pumped up about doing great things - and not for someone who's looking for a great read.

Robert shows why he had the best wisdom, and has the genuine life experiences to back what he markets. All business professionals will learn from his deep material. Much wisdom on strategy and pitfalls to avoid. Highest rating!

Like Robert I really enjoy stories of self built business people. I really took a lot from the parts of family he discusses. As a business owner myself it is very easy to focus on work and sacrifice family. Robert does a great job of pointing out what really matters.

This book has inspired me to do so much, it's hard to even put it in words. I have already started my own web design business and this book kept my spirits high through rough times. I plan to read more of Robert Herjavec's in the near future.

I'm a huge fan of Robert his work, so I was curious about this book and felt confident buying it after reading all the positive feedback on here. What can I say?! This book is simply amazing! Very well written and a lot of business and life advise. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who is into business in any kind. My time (and money) was very well invested!

Great book!'

It has been an absolutely amazing book. Everything you need to know about leadership and entrepeneurship. Better than expected. Thanks Robert!

A fantastic guy on shark tank who has that warm Canadian persona. Very inspiring and certainly a guy to have a chat with over a Tim Hortons!

Still worth reading and some fun inside information into his life as a shark and meeting celebrities. Check out Arlene's books too!