What It Takes cover art

What It Takes

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

What It Takes

By: Mark Bouris
Narrated by: Mark Bouris
Try Premium Plus free

$16.45 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $23.99

Buy Now for $23.99

About this listen

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 Career Success Personal Finance Business Career Inspiring
All stars
Most relevant  
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.

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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.

Solid advice for business entrepreneurs

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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

A must if starting your own business

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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.

No stars and unicorns

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great insight whether you are looking to start a business or own a business. I like Mark's straight shooter approach and narration.

Short, sharp and punchy

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great book.
Mark tells it how it is in business and life…

Straight to the point.

Tell’s it how it’s is…

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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

Sound advice for new business owners

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Excellent audiobook!!! All business owners should listen to it, many times, until learn how to be a business owner.

Excellent audiobook!!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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.

Teaches solid business fundamentals

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great old school advice from a true business gladiator! The best business book I've ever come across. Thanks Mark!

Absolutely Fantastic!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.