Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Author: Phil Knight
Rating:
5/5
Themes: (Auto)Biographies & Memoirs
Summary Sentence: The story of Phil Knight overcoming incredible odds to create his vision – the Japanese shoe company Nike.
Review: It was fascinating to see inside the mind of Phil Knight as he started from humble beginnings to build his Nike empire. I was surprised at the passion and kindness behind the giant corporation. The book was exciting, interesting, filled with good quotes, and enjoyable to read.
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I listened to an audiobook. Notes are limited.
Misc
- Nike is the goddess of victory
- You are remembered for the rules you break (Ex: Stealing the documents out of the businessman’s briefcase)
- Every night he strategized. He reflected on what he was doing and what he needed to do. He asked himself what he didn’t know.
- Find something that you’re passionate about and work towards it
Quotes
- “The cowards never started and the weak died along the way. That leaves us, ladies and gentlemen. Us.”
- “Life is growth. You grow or you die.”
- “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”
- “Like it or not, life is a game. Whoever denies that truth, whoever simply refuses to play, gets left on the sidelines, and I didn’t want that.”