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Let My People Go Surfing

The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual

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Let My People Go Surfing

By: Yvon Chouinard, Naomi Klein
Narrated by: Christopher Grove, Yvon Chouinard
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In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard - legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc. - shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life - a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

With a preface to the second edition, introduction, and epilogue read by the author.

©2016 Yvon Chouinard (P)2016 Penguin Audio Business Business Development & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Leadership Management & Leadership Professionals & Academics Sports Inspiring Sustainability Management Pollution
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This is amazing, insightful, true and is filled with inspiring values we all need to be living by

Best book ever

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While it certainly doesn’t hold up to the likes of Shoe Dog or Losing My Virginity, this book has left a lasting impression on how to do better in all aspects of life.

I admit that mid-way through I was underwhelmed, but I stuck with it and enjoyed the journey in the end.

It’s really a book about ethics, environment and empathy.

Good overall message.

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Interesting read and a good story as well as some good business learnings. To me it felt a bit preachy towards the end.

Good story, good message - a bit preachy

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The tactical detail and true authenticity stands out in this story. Hopefully you become inspired to act!

The story of striving for integrity

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A excellent insight into a successful organisation that puts people and planet first.

It does provide some hope on what is possible but also makes clear it is not an easy path and needs an enormous amount of focus and desire.

Yvon Chouinard ahead of his time.

Loved it

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Made me question my values especially what I am doing to help the environment

Engaging

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Power to the grassroots movements and enjoying nature while it’s here - leaving no trace and doing our big little bits to make the best out of a rapidly changing ecosystem despite mega corps big agendas. Business ethics are something I have never been able to wrap my head around but this was a well thought out way of reinforcing fundamental sustainability as a whole. Now to get governments to act!

Refreshing and Hopeful

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This is an amazing book

It’s unbelievable to think Yvon is so progressive

Approx. 50 years ago he was implementing things at Patagonia that the world is ‘thinking’ about implementing today (2022)

Do yourself a favour - this is an inspiring book

Amazing Book

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Governments, farmers and business owners need to listen to this book. Change has to start today

Everyone needs to listen to this !

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This book is such a timely reminder to simplify our lives and consume better and live with less. Highly recommended.

Excellent

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