Unwritten: Reinvent Tomorrow

by Jack Delosa, Edwina Wren (Reader)

"Entrepreneurship mirrors life. Both are about creation, creating ourselves, reimagining the future and in a very real sense, building the world around us." – Jack Delosa, entrepreneur, investor and BRW Young Rich List Member Unwritten is a book about becoming more of you.
A book of unconventional wisdom for growing into your best self.
A book of untold principles that shed light on how to live a life that aligns with your purpose.
A book of unwritten stories that show you how to shape the world around you. Unwritten is a book about making your life an example for those who want to do the same. The future is unwritten. Reinvent tomorrow.

Genres: Audiobook, Business

Audio CD

Published September 15, 2016

Reviews

[Evan Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly, I enjoyed this book. I'm not usually one for motivational self-help books referencing the usual cast of business success stories such as Jobs, Musk, etc. however there was something about this book which really resonated with me. I'll buy Jack a beer if I ever meet him.

[Any Length · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book had some inspirational parts.
However, I didn't like that when Delosa mentioned some more famous people I got the feeling he had just tossed into his book a bit of research done on Wikipedia. J.K. Rowling's history sounded like he had just looked up what it said about her on Wikipedia and copied it word for word. Same about Einstein's history. Although it is widely believed that Einstein's daughter Lieserl had died of Scarlet fever it is possible she had been adopted and most sources do mention that. However, Delosa to just claimed in his book that the child died of Scarlet fever, which I felt left out the other possibility and states her death as a fact.
Also when talking about the the painting of the Sistine chapel by Michelangelo, Delosa says that he painted God in the shape of a human brain. Not so. God was painted as the traditional bearded man, who sits with at least 11 angel type figures inside some curtaining type material that is vaguely shaped like the human brain.

I have thus removed one star from my rating.

[Victor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book could be summed up with two points: Live your life with your own vision, mission, and values, and enjoy the journey of failures and successes. I feel like this book assumes that to lead a fulfilling life one must lead a meaningful life. This line of philosophy does not work for everyone, but if it works for you, I'll recommend this book.

[Colin McClean · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found parts of this book insightful, and other parts that simply lacked fact or depth to provide solidarity to the points the author was trying to make. Overall; worth reading if you enjoy inspiration personal development books.

[Sumudu Perera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent book by a solid Australian entrepreneur and founder of Entourage. I find the book had some good moments, definitely in the vain of the inspirational books of this genre, but laid out in a nice fashion. Appreciated many of the points raised but feel that there were many sections that were either no substantive enough in terms of evidence, or relied too much on recycled reasoning. As such the book could have been both longer in some sections and shorter in others.

Also suffers from selection bias in terms of people chosen for examples, but will give this a partial pass as I see what he was going for. I think my enjoyment of the book would have been higher if this was the first of its kind I read, so definitely recommend it to beginners of this genre or style. It was otherwise a good and fast book in reminding me to reflect on some core aspects such as vision, missions, values, legacy, and periods of rest, recovery, and working through adversity (particularly in the current pandemic we are living through). 3/5

[A.M. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m Australian and I had never heard of this guy. He tries to look at the less well known parts of the lives of successful people. I could have done without the Elon Musk section; just saying. [A lot of his twitter feed is bitcoin too - makes a face]

He talks about how following the exact steps another takes will never work for you. Nor should you slavishly apply what he calls OPR (other people’s rules) to your life.

It seems that he started off trying to provide an education service for people who didn’t fit in our current education system - [ugh - do NOT get me started on Education - eyes soapbox - pushes it away] - but he has branched out into entrepreneur training which I am sure he said in this title he was NOT into. It was 2016 and things change, eh?

Ah he’s on Sky news - that explains it - I BAN Sky news in my house.

But it felt like the book tie-in to booking him to do a talk - if that makes sense.

2 stars

this year my library saved me: A$577.86

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well meaning

A great summary of inspirational people and how vision, mission and purpose has guided their journey.

By using so many well known examples, so frequently, the lesson they have intended to illustrate is often obscured or not made at all. Regardless, it’s a wonderful anthology of success stories that are retold in an engaging way.

There seemed to be a lot of promise in the area of OPR (Other Peoples Rules), although in delivery of this idea, felt a little short.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are seeking unconventional wisdom and has a growth mindset as opposed to the fixed mindset, then this is a must-read book.

I particularly enjoyed some of the pinpointers in this book such as the first principle method, other peoples rules, leadership (ability to move people), living on the extra mile and work-life harmony to name a few.

I'd say it was money well spent :)

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. By far one of the best books I've ever read.

[Christine Betts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read a lot of these inspirational/motivational books. This is another to add to the shelf. I liked that he focused on case studies, discussing what sets successful people apart.

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for entrepreneurs

[Kady O Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great insights from history through to modern day examples of what it takes to achieve your vision ✨

[Alvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good one

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was only given to me as a gift from my school. And of course, like any other individual who looks at a cover has a first impressions about a book. My thoughts were 'how to be successful in life?. Instead, I was wrong. Because Jack Delosa does more than just write about how to be successful. He helps you find solutions by getting into the context about wisdom, theories, and persuading the inner mind. Delosa is currently an entrepreneur, who has influenced me on how I 'want' to see the world around me and be my own 'sense of self'. The book itself gets you into the more inner perspective of the heart of the greats who have changed history, as to how they have changed history but also how they are so human-like to everyone else. Delosa also influence your inner self to be who you want to be in your life and take charge. As he further explains in the book about himself and the obstacles that he faces in his life. This book has inspired me for my life's own alignment.
I'm only 16 years old, and I'm so thankful that I have read this book. I like how he adds inspiring quotes. This made me set goals to succeed at school,my HSC in the future, and study hard in a more effective way. Much of what I say about the book itself may sound cheesy. Though it isn't. I recommend you read this book as it will hopefully influence how you see the world.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Very thought provoking as it appealed to me at an airport book store and took it as a sign from the universe and it was just what I needed.

[Susiekenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Compelling book that makes me want to get out and try new things with new approaches and see what I can do.