Rock Bottom to Rock Star, Ryan Blair
Rock Bottom to Rock Star, Ryan Blair
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Rock Bottom to Rock Star
Lessons from the Business School of Hard Knocks

Author: Ryan Blair

Narrator: Ryan Blair

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/04/2016

Synopsis

Can you remember that one time you got recognized or someone thanked you for your contribution to their life? You were a rock star, even for just one second. This book isn't about a charmed path to success or some untouchable fairy tale that nobody can relate to-this is about going from rock bottom to rock star, something that everybody can relate to.
 
In his first book, Blair shared the brutally honest story of how he went from an at-risk youth, sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a shack, to a self-made multimillionaire by his early twenties. As his story became a national sensation, fans started asking him how they too could become entrepreneurs, take their careers to the next level, and achieve financial freedom. Rock Bottom to Rock Star answers those questions.
 
Blair has battled extreme obstacles: life as a former gang member, balancing a demanding career with single parenthood, building and selling multiple companies, and making and losing tens of millions of dollars (sometimes all in one day). He wants to help others avoid the mistakes he made in the school of hard knocks, so he has compiled his unique advice for going from rock bottom to rock star in whatever field you chose to pursue.
 
Much of his advice is counterintuitive, and definitely not what you would learn in business school. Here's one example:

"Don't believe your own hype. The moment you start celebrating, you've left the stage. It wasn't celebration that made you a rock star. It was hard work."

If you're serious about making the most of your life and you're ready to become the "rock star next door" instead of just looking up to them, this may be the most rewarding book you'll ever read.

About The Author

Ryan Blair is a serial entrepreneur who established his first company at age twenty-one and has since created and actively invested in multiple start-ups. As the CEO of ViSalus, he took the company from start-up to more than $1.6 billion in cumulative sales, and was named Ernst & Young's 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year. His first book, Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain, was a number one New York Times bestseller. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trevor on September 29, 2016

Was able to get the book before it launches October 4th. I highly recommend reading. One of the better and more meaningful business books I ever read.......more

Goodreads review by Sahar on December 31, 2024

Rock Bottom to rockstar was something I read when I was just starting a job as a franchise business consultant for an emerging brand. This book was extremely compelling to me! Not only do I understand a lot of what he is talking about on the business side of things but his personal story is amazing.......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on April 28, 2018

This is a fantastic, fast and relatable read. Not only does Ryan give insightful pointers about his experiences in business, he fully shares his successes and failures. I’m happy he was brave enough to show us his thorns (you’ll get the full meaning when you read the book). I have had setbacks, some......more

Goodreads review by Geoffrey on July 09, 2021

His first book was much better, now that he has had some success, he comes off as a typical LA person in this one - divorced, self obsessed, and in love with material items. Don't get me wrong, I love when people have success - just have seen him go from defeating the odds to becoming a flashy douch......more

Goodreads review by Britain on December 15, 2018

Interesting book about an interesting guy. I had never heard of Ryan Blair before reading this book and I don’t promote or indorse MLM companies like ViSalus so it’s hard to get through the book for that very reason. Other than Ryan talking about ViSalus what seemed every other sentence, the book wa......more

Quotes

"Highly successful entrepreneur and best-selling author Blair here writes on how to become a financial success.... The rules for being a rock star include taking advice from only those qualified to give it, not believing your own hype, practicing, surrounding yourself with people who help you achieve your goals, and remembering where you came from. Blair draws from his own experiences in discussing such issues as optimizing your time, finding your strengths or “superpowers,” goal setting, launching products, and survival skills. VERDICT: An inspirational, practical guide to financial and entrepreneurial success."
—LIBRARY JOURNAL

“I’ve known Ryan for quite some time, but I had no idea what it took for him to become the rockstar that he is. Whether you’re at the bottom or on your journey to the top, Ryan Blair’s been there and can show you the way.”
—LEWIS HOWES, author of The School of Greatness

“Having trouble finding the energy and purpose you know you have inside you? This book is one story after another on the practical actions you can take to start transforming into the rock star leader you want to be.”
—JOHN C. MAXWELL, author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

“At one point in his life, Ryan Blair was driving a fancy car but collecting change out of couches to gas it up. It’s just one of the important lessons this book teaches you: you’re always one moment away from a triumph or disaster, and you have to be ready for all of it.”
—BEN MEZRICH, author of Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires

“Not everyone at the top went to an Ivy League school to get there, so don’t let your life so far keep you from getting the life you want. I learned that, and so much more, from this impactful book.”
—TERRENCE J., TV personality and author of The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom

“Ryan Blair mastered his chosen life path...on his own terms. This book gives you the chance to watch him in action, and inspires you to find your own road to success.”
—LILLY SINGH, actress

“Ryan Blair has made himself totally transparent in reaching out to help others. He turned his life around by not blaming anyone and is the paramount example of the impossible being what nobody can do until somebody does it, and he chose to be that somebody.”
—DALE BROWN, head basketball coach, Louisiana State University, 1972–1997

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