Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire

This is one book I wish I had read when I was twenty. I wish I had the chance to meet the man Reginald Lewis.The man's sheer audacity, drive, and determination is beyond words. This is a must-read for every black man with a dream to make it big in business. And make sure to get an audiobook for their children.The best chapter for me is when Reggie hires Paul Weiss, the law firm on Wall Street. It is the firm at which one of the partners told Reggie he would never become a partner at the firm when he was starting out as a trainee lawyer. 15 years down the road Reggie is paying their bills and giving them work via the LBO he did with Beatrice. This is such an inspirational book, the odds Reggie overcame, the obstacles that most black people can relate to at the time he did in the 1980's is just unbelievable.

Motivational is an understatement, this book is a life changer. Especially if you have a vauge understanding of of what relentless hard work is about.It can be done, the question is "how much are you willing to put in, in order to get it?"Few Memorable quotes:"Dont let race interfere with the way you think or in which you operate""we always thought that we should have to take opportunities that were half baked, overlooked or warmed over and use our brilliance and geniuis to figure out how to make lemonade out of a lemon"Finally..Repetition, endless practice and solitary preparation weren't for public consumption. Never let them see you sweat, just let them see you excel with seeming ease"A Must Read BOOK20 years on and his words still resonate, Reg you are a Legend

Inspirational and an overwhelmingly book as a Business Entrepreneur I am going to learn a lots from Reginald Lewis Inspiration.

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This book was pretty good, not what I was looking for with regard to starting a company but did give wonderful insight on this steadfast and remarkable man, from childhood he seemed to know that he wanted greatness and because of his mom and stepfather honestly his small circle of family and friends he achieved a level of success that was unprecedented for AA at his time and despite the racism he encountered he never let it define him and always saw these obstacles as flaws in his approach instead of his complexion. I always say intelligence is the best defense against racism and he surely showed them how intelligent he was. Bravo!

Anyone can be wealthy and prosperous. if you believe in yourself and have the right mindset, then sky is the limit of what you can achieve. It is not only a select few who can have all the fun. Take massive action towards your goals and be persistent!

Great book!

3 of the pages at the front of the book separated easily. Very poor quality for a book at this price.

I've read this book twice. First time I read the book I had borrowed it from the library. After finishing it I new I had to own a personal copy. A life that has left us too soon, but his contributions and story will live on forever.