Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman

This book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishing, via BookSneeze.

So, I'm probably not the target audience for this book. A lot of people might even look at the cover and say "Ah...wow, kinda cheesy." We all know about the George Foreman grill, and the fact that the guy named his all of his sons George Foreman, and that he was a boxer.

But this book is about how George Forman achieved the kind of success he did, both in boxing and in business. Knockout Entrepreneur sets out the principals and strategies for business that George Foreman believes set him up for success and will help others achieve great things too. This book focuses on many aspects of good business practice. Most importantly, in my opinion, it focuses on the character qualities that make a person stand out in business and daily life.

Since I personally have no ambitions to be in the business world, I read this book with an eye towards how it might help my husband. This one is definitely a keeper and I'm going to save it for his Christmas present next year. I know he'll love it, and this is why: George Foreman is immensely successful, well known, has business smarts, has a horde of kids, and cares as much about character as he does about money. This is the kind of man my husband looks up to and aspires to be. Although the practical advice in the book is the kind which could be found in most any business-oriented self-help book, what sets this one apart is it's emphasis on integrity, consistency, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Mr. Foreman isn't shy about the fact that his faith and his relationship with the Lord inform his beliefs and decisions. So, although I don't care much for business-related books (except Dilbert!) I found that this one kept my interest and left me with an appreciation for George Foreman and the advice he has to give.