• Vusi: Business & Life Lessons from a Black Dragon

  • By: Vusi Thembekwayo
  • Narrated by: Hanyani Mangwani
  • Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (110 ratings)

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Vusi: Business & Life Lessons from a Black Dragon

By: Vusi Thembekwayo
Narrated by: Hanyani Mangwani
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"I have learned the truth about the world: that it isn’t as round as a tennis ball, and it isn’t shaped like itself. It is shaped the way we shape it, according to the way we see it, the way we mould it to our ambitions and our destiny. I know the colour of who I am. I am a black man, running for my life, for my freedom, for opportunity born from struggle, possibility born from sacrifice. And I am running, too, for my father, who never became what he hoped to be, and who never got to see what his children would one day become." Maverick. Leadership genius. Self-made millionaire. Dragon.

The rock star of public speaking. Vusi Thembekwayo has been called many things. Join him in his inspiring journey from the township to the top echelons of South African business, to becoming one of youngest directors of a listed company and CEO of a boutique investment firm. As a Dragons' Den judge and a sought-after public speaker across the globe, Vusi doesn't just talk business - he lives it. Now you can learn the secret of his success and how to shape your own destiny.

©2018 Vusi Thembekwayo (P)2018 Vusi Thembekwayo

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Our own dragon

This book is very good Vusi uses his life expirience to explain business concepts. It really inspired me to think big and deep

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Powerful and inspiring

Great story into Vusi's journey and an inspiring call to become the best versions of ourselves.

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Awesome book from a true dragon

Very much enjoyed this book as it renders great impetus to those who dream big

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Inspirational

The secrets of men are on their stories. Listening to Vusi share his story has inspired another level of excellence to form within me and to come out of me. I already had admiration for the man, now it has grown to a new level.

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Wish He Would've Narrated

Since I'm looking to get into public speaking my self, I figured it would only make sense to read Vusi's. I have watched most of his Master Class videos and his speeches.

I have to say, I was kind of disappointed with the narrator. He just didn't convey what I heard in Vusi's voice when listening to him talk. I think my issue is that I watched so much of his speaking events, I became use to his delivery.

Also, it felt like the book was written a more formal tone. So that may have thrown me off too.

So my suggestion is if this is your first time coming across his work. Read the book but make sure to looks for his speeches. You will appreciate the content and context so much more.

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Vusi: Business & Life Lessons

Articulate, authentic, fresh and inspirational!

I Loved it. The build up and delivery were very thoughtfully put together.

Vusi is the young mentor we all need to learn from.

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A-M-A-Z-I-N-G book full of wisdom!

I loved this book! Quite the story of starting at the bottom and rising like a PHOENIX!!!

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It comes down to you.

Good book on reminding you that you are the sum of many parts and not just one aspect of your life. Not so much a "how to" on becoming successful, but more of a "how to" on opening your mind to see successful opportunities, which is wise, as we all see the world differently and as such, will find different modes to success.

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Inspiration on inspiration

Thank you Mr Vusi Thembekwayo and Mr Mangwani. This has moved me far beyond

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Love VT hope to meet you one day, from PE

Love it very easy to finish and easy to understand, hope to meet you one day

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