I was intending on writing a post about this book and my first impressions on the first chapter. However, given that I've now read about half of the book, I think first impressions on the first chapter (or even first 100 pages) would be a bit underwhelming compared to the good chunk I've read.
Let me start by saying that I bought this book on an absolute whim. it was cheap as chips on Amazon and a blogger I follow on Twitter recommended it-chuck me a feisty female's words of wisdom and I'm on board!
From the title, it's evident that Sophia Amoruso is a born marketing genius. Naming the book with a hashtag makes it an immediate talking point on all social media platforms. So naturally, I trust what this woman has to say about business. She evidently knows her stuff. As CEO and founder of Nasty Gal, one of the worlds top fashion retailers and now a New York Times bestselling author, Sophia has built one of the biggest movements the world over. Although business sense is, shockingly, not the first quality that shines through from Sophia.
It's pure humanity.
Maybe it's because she starts by talking about her initial business days sat on eBay in her pajamas, or her unfaltering faith in the idea that hard work will lead to prosperity. Either way, she just doesn't have that scary-holier than thou-Alan Sugar thing going on. She's just someone who worked hard and wants to show girls how to do the same (sorry, #girlbosses).
It becomes clear to me whilst reading this book that everyone who's ever built something-as hard as it may be to believe, has built it from somewhere, (No-duh lizzie) but isn't it hard to believe when we're sold these archetypes of men in suits who run the world and were born with silver spoons in their mouths? As if they've never eaten a cheeseburger and only know how to delegate the dirty work?
Sophia Amoruso is here to DESTROY these archetypes. She loves a good cheeseburger (in the early days, she paid her models with them) and unapologetically admits all her flaws and mistakes in order to teach readers like me (strangers essentially, which makes for a very courageous move) how to overcome them and make the right choices in the beginning. If any girls out there need motivation in order to harness their talent and ambition, please, BUY THIS BOOK. Her initial mistakes (petty theft, inability to focus) not only make her human but they map out where she's heading and how she deals with things in the future.
I really don't want to give too many spoilers here! Just take my advice when I say this book is a real eye opener for those who need a little direction. More to come when I've reached the end! If you've read #girlboss, comment below and let me know what you think...
Lizzie x
