Book description
'Some books on entrepreneurship are of little practical use. Rottenberg's new book is different. Sober, convincing and offers the best ways to build new business ventures' Financial Times
'Linda has tapped into something important - that we all need to be more entrepreneurial these days. With her impressive track record…
Why read it?
1 author picked Crazy Is a Compliment as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love the title of this book–it is thought-provoking in the right kind of way.
The book, which is more about Linda’s story of founding and building Endeavor, a community of entrepreneurs in emerging markets, and less about finance, is on my list because of the lessons it offers about what it takes to be successful in doing something difficult.
In the book, Linda encourages readers to embrace risk and unconventional thinking to achieve success. Not to be afraid if others think what you are doing doesn’t make sense if you believe in your purpose, have a strong network of…
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