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Jeff Bezos: The World-Changing Entrepreneur
What is the key to Jeff Bezos's success? This biography takes a deep-dive into his career and the decisions he made to become the world's most successful business magnate.
Entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer Jeff Bezos is a success story of the business world. The executive chairman of Amazon and founder of Blue Origin, he became the first centibillionaire on the Forbes wealth index and one of the world's most recognisable names in modern history. This book explores his empire of achievement and how his vision and hands-on efforts have led him from a start-up in his garage to his legacy today.
Featuring photographs which chronicle his rise to success, this book is fascinating read for aspiring entrepreneurs or anyone looking to build a successful business.
Entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer Jeff Bezos is a success story of the business world. The executive chairman of Amazon and founder of Blue Origin, he became the first centibillionaire on the Forbes wealth index and one of the world's most recognisable names in modern history. This book explores his empire of achievement and how his vision and hands-on efforts have led him from a start-up in his garage to his legacy today.
Featuring photographs which chronicle his rise to success, this book is fascinating read for aspiring entrepreneurs or anyone looking to build a successful business.
208 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2022
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Chris McNab
374 books56 followersDr Chris McNab has written over a hundred books in a career spanning over two decades. He is a historian with a specialisation in military history.
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August 19, 2025
The more I read about Bezos, the less I relate to him. I think I like him less now, and it's probably true for anyone I get to know better. Technically savvy, rather extroverted, a leader, an entrepreneur. I don't see myself in any of his hypostases and don't even feel I can learn from him. On the other hand, I quite enjoyed his early years, as I could see more into his true beliefs and ideals.
Biographies are not my go-to genre, and I find it hard to evaluate, but it was an enjoyable read. The author genuinely tries to understand Bezos, though he also inevitably shows strong bias as he attempts to justify and explain everything Bezos does.
Ok, enough ad hominem. After all, why not like Bezos? He's only guilty of executing the capitalist dream to the finest. So let's address that dream. First of all, the values. Bezos wants missionaries, not mercenaries. It works to some extent, and a lot of AWS folks look like a sect to me. But frankly, whenever I'm educated about values and vision, I know I'm being deceived. Next, I'll be exploited. Most people just want a job, not necessarily changing the world. So let's stop gaslighting.
I don't buy into the customer obsession mantra either. I believe it's just a nice slogan to disguise and beautify the ugly corporate reality of Amazon. That said, I'm an avid user of all things Amazon. I read this book not in hard copy, nor on Nook, but on my favourite Kindle. My second Kindle, to be precise, as my first one wore out. I leave this review on Amazon's Goodreads platform. I just received my first AWS certificate last week and plan to invest a lot of time and effort (and waste money) on their cloud. When it comes to capitalism, I devoutly follow the footsteps of Pessoa's Anarchist Banker. The worse the better. Until then, long live Amazon. Long live Bezos.
Biographies are not my go-to genre, and I find it hard to evaluate, but it was an enjoyable read. The author genuinely tries to understand Bezos, though he also inevitably shows strong bias as he attempts to justify and explain everything Bezos does.
Ok, enough ad hominem. After all, why not like Bezos? He's only guilty of executing the capitalist dream to the finest. So let's address that dream. First of all, the values. Bezos wants missionaries, not mercenaries. It works to some extent, and a lot of AWS folks look like a sect to me. But frankly, whenever I'm educated about values and vision, I know I'm being deceived. Next, I'll be exploited. Most people just want a job, not necessarily changing the world. So let's stop gaslighting.
I don't buy into the customer obsession mantra either. I believe it's just a nice slogan to disguise and beautify the ugly corporate reality of Amazon. That said, I'm an avid user of all things Amazon. I read this book not in hard copy, nor on Nook, but on my favourite Kindle. My second Kindle, to be precise, as my first one wore out. I leave this review on Amazon's Goodreads platform. I just received my first AWS certificate last week and plan to invest a lot of time and effort (and waste money) on their cloud. When it comes to capitalism, I devoutly follow the footsteps of Pessoa's Anarchist Banker. The worse the better. Until then, long live Amazon. Long live Bezos.
August 5, 2025
This book lit a fire in me. “Jeff Bezos: The Entrepreneur Who Is Changing the World” by Chris McNab is more than just a biography, it’s a powerful blueprint for vision, courage, and resilience. As I followed Bezos’ journey, I didn’t just become a fan; I became deeply inspired by his disruptive mindset and relentless pursuit of innovation.
From a simple idea to transforming global commerce, Bezos’ story proves that dreaming big isn’t madness, it’s bravery. He thinks in decades, acts with precision, and never loses sight of the customer. This book takes you behind the scenes of that journey with engaging and accessible storytelling that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
It’s impossible to finish this book and remain the same. The lessons I drew from it apply not only to business but to life itself: long-term vision, passion for solving problems, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
If you have a dream and need a push to believe it’s possible, this book is for you. Jeff Bezos changed the world — and this read just might change yours.
From a simple idea to transforming global commerce, Bezos’ story proves that dreaming big isn’t madness, it’s bravery. He thinks in decades, acts with precision, and never loses sight of the customer. This book takes you behind the scenes of that journey with engaging and accessible storytelling that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
It’s impossible to finish this book and remain the same. The lessons I drew from it apply not only to business but to life itself: long-term vision, passion for solving problems, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
If you have a dream and need a push to believe it’s possible, this book is for you. Jeff Bezos changed the world — and this read just might change yours.
January 5, 2026
Livro interessante e bem escrito, em geral, uma boa biografia.
É natural que o livro enalteça Jeff Bezos, pela sua genialidade e feitos marcantes, no entanto, senti falta de um aprofundar dos momentos difíceis da vida de Jeff Bezos, assim como, aprofundar a complexidade da sua personalidade.
É natural que o livro enalteça Jeff Bezos, pela sua genialidade e feitos marcantes, no entanto, senti falta de um aprofundar dos momentos difíceis da vida de Jeff Bezos, assim como, aprofundar a complexidade da sua personalidade.
March 20, 2023
W book
September 3, 2023
This book did an amazing job at showing the growth of Amazon based on Bezos visions and actions.
June 29, 2024
Menyelesaikan tugas KMB pejuang profit.
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