The Billionaire Mindset: Secrets of a Successful South African Entrepreneur

by Daniel Strauss

What sets the rich apart from 'normal people'? A mindset. In The Billionaire Mindset, Daniel Strauss, the Strauss in the investment firm Stocks & Strauss, and a highly successful venture capitalist explains how to adopt this life-changing new mindset. He shares his secrets of success, including how to access capital, where to find the right people to help you reach your goals, and explains how to free your mind from self-imposed limitations, so that you can also think like a billionaire.

Genres: Business

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2021

Reviews

[Francois Marais · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book. After the previous book that I read (The Advantage), I was a little weary of business books in general. Daniel's Billionaire Mindset completely shattered that perception! It was written in a way that made it feel like someone was sharing their wisdom and experiences with me at a braai. I have always preferred to learn from examples (metaphors) and this book used metaphors at the highest standards. I have already started working on "my big business idea" using one of the approaches mentioned in his book (different levels of thinking). I look forward to his next masterpiece!

[Ulrich · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is a very short (can be finished in one day) book, but somehow it feels stretched out. All the advise could have been covered in a blog, a short one at that.
It claims to be for South Africans, but then, examples use USD and foreign entrepreneurs as reference. It does not offer advice or mindsets of any of the challenges unique to South Africa.
It feels like a long add for his industry, spending most of the book implying that you should sell your equity to venture capital firms, which makes sense if you realize he owns such a firm.
He regularly, refers to his "poor" upbringing, but went to a prestige and expensive university in the country and did one of the most expensive courses, that alone puts him in the top 2% of South Africans by wealth.
This book feels like a first step in a process, I will not be surprised if he launches an online course or some other scheme after this book, making this book the advertisement flyer for that service.

[Shane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains a lot of "common sense" , for anyone who did a decent business course.Nothing new offered.The book is basically summaries or personal nuggets gained from his MBA.Did not enjoy unfortunately.

[Furaha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel sets out logical principles in language that is easy to understand. I always enjoy authors that can convey complex ideas in layman terms in a way that does not make the point overly simplistic. Actionable tools for entrepreneurs and some great gems in the form of lightbulb moments are shared.

[Johannes Botha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and easy to read.
I am exited to see if there will be a follow-up.

[Joseph Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Don't take advice from someone without skin in the game".

This quote is my new favorite, applies to so many aspects of life.

Great work Daniel

[Estian Nel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot from the book.

[Herman Matee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read.

Young entrepreneurs all over the world would benefit from reading the book.

WELL done Daniel!!!!

[Pieter Rademan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. Implementing a new mindset could be challenging.

Nevertheless a good book.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as an audiobook. Although a bit dragged out, I think it holds some important pieces of advice and changed my perspective on certain aspects of wealth and creating wealth.

[Johann Strauss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. It has already helped me in my journey as a young entrepreneur. I am definitely on level 1. Looking forward to expand to level 2.

Good work Daniel