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  • By: Mark Bouris
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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What It Takes

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Mark Bouris shows you how to garner your strengths in order to be successful on your own terms in both life and work. What It Takes is a fresh look at the things that really drive people to get what they want from their working lives: things like purpose, commitment and relentless hard work.

What It Takes will challenge you to decide what you want to achieve in your working life and inspire you to do it. It will remind you that whatever path you travel in your professional life, a sense of purpose is a strength that triumphs over all others. Mark Bouris provides no-nonsense, no-holds-barred advice on everything from having the right attitude to facing the tough questions and finding the answers. Anyone wanting to take the next step in their working lives will benefit from the experience of a man whose long career has included life as a professional, entrepreneurial business builder, company director, university lecturer, public speaker and mentor.

Whether you're a school leaver or a parent of one, a midlevel manager or a high-flying executive; whether you're switching careers or wanting to grow your business, What It Takes is an inspirational and practical guide to achieving what you want on your own terms.

©2013 Mark Bouris (P)2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd

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Im not being paid, but it's gonna sound like it!

Extremely good!
Detailed road map for business from conception to sale and everything in between. Best business book I've read.
The best way I can explain it is, how 'The Barefoot Investor' book became my bible for setting up my Plan B, this will now be my bible for pursuing my Plan A.
If you are considering going into business ownership, its a must read.

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Solid advice for business entrepreneurs

Very listenable, easy to understand and solid advice for those thinking of starting a business and those wanting to do well as an employee in a business.

The author clearly speaks from a wealth of his own experience.
Some real gems of advice even for those in the professions.

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A must if starting your own business

A very motivating book, whether you're looking at starting or business or looking to move up in the corporate world I would recommend this

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No stars and unicorns

Honest. Practical and reflective mentoring all the way through this book.
I would love the opportunity to spend a day with Mark and work with him to build better strategies for my business. This book is a must listen.

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Short, sharp and punchy

Great insight whether you are looking to start a business or own a business. I like Mark's straight shooter approach and narration.

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Tell’s it how it’s is…

Great book.
Mark tells it how it is in business and life…

Straight to the point.

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  • Tom
  • 25-07-2022

Sound advice for new business owners

No fluff business advice from one of Australia’s best - a good reality check for someone considering a life in business. Also well read by Mark. Somewhere between an entirely tactical type read and a self help type. Overall very good

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  • Sol
  • 28-06-2023

Excellent audiobook!!!

Excellent audiobook!!! All business owners should listen to it, many times, until learn how to be a business owner.

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Teaches solid business fundamentals

I like the way this book was presented. It walked me through what a business owner would go through and also the challenges and the things they may consider doing. Very nicely explained with personal experience. Worth my time and more importantly, I learned something new.

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Absolutely Fantastic!

Great old school advice from a true business gladiator! The best business book I've ever come across. Thanks Mark!

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