Phil Knight Knihy

Mladý a zvedavý Phil Knight, čerstvý absolvent vysokej školy ekonomickej, si od otca požičal päťdesiat dolárov a založil spoločnosť s cieľom dovážať z Japonska kvalitné bežecké topánky. Predával ich z kufra auta a počas prvého roka zarobil osemtisíc dolárov hrubého. Dnes ročný obrat Nike presahuje 30 miliárd dolárov, pričom Knightova spoločnosť sa stala zlatým štandardom startupov. Symbol zasvišťania nie je len logo, ale aj ikona rozpoznávaná po celom svete. Knight, muž za slávnym symbolom, sa rozhodol porozprávať svoj príbeh v prekvapivých, skromných a zábavných pamätiach, ktoré sú napísané nádherne a bez cenzúry. Všetko sa začína v jeho dvadsiatich štyroch rokoch, keď s batohom putuje Áziou, Európou a Afrikou, kladie si zásadné otázky a rozhoduje sa ísť nekonvenčnou cestou. Namiesto práce pre veľkú korporáciu sa rozhodne vytvoriť vlastnú spoločnosť. Knight opisuje mnohé nebezpečenstvá, ktorým čelil, vrátane neúspechov, konkurencie a skeptikov, ale aj vzrušujúce triumfy. Spomína na počiatočné putá, ktoré sa stali základom Nike, vrátane vzťahu s bývalým trénerom Billom Bowermanom a prvými zamestnancami, ktorí sa stali bratmi zbláznenými do symbolu zasvišťania. Spoločne vytvorili značku a kultúru, ktorá zmenila všetko.

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Sometimes we need a hand to help us get to the gifts locked inside us. Believe to Achieve is that helping hand, daring readers of all ages to reach for their most cherished dream and giving them the tools to get there. Author Howard "H" White tells us extraordinary people are simply ordinary people on fire with desire -- and he knows. As Nike, Inc.'s liaison for athletes such as Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, "H" has had plenty of experience with superstars. But he did not start there. He has known extraordinary people his whole life, from his family and friends to his coaches and teachers. All along the way, Howard has met people who have opened his eyes to his own abilities, and he has spent his life doing the same for others. Full of behind-the-scenes moments with favorite athletes as well as funny anecdotes, Believe to Achieve is an exuberant collection of wisdom that will help you recognize the potential in yourself and see the path to success. It is a handbook for all people who have a goal they do not know how to reach or who want to help others discover their gifts. As Howard says, you can never tell what people are capable of just by looking at them -- even you.

In this riveting memoir, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight reveals the inside story of the company's early days as a daring start-up and its transformation into a global powerhouse. In 1962, fresh from business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father to import affordable, high-quality athletic shoes from Japan. Selling from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant, he grossed $8,000 in his first year. Today, Nike's sales exceed $30 billion, making it the epitome of successful startups, with the swoosh symbol recognized worldwide. Despite his success, Knight has remained an enigmatic figure. For the first time, he shares his journey, beginning at a pivotal moment when, at 24, he chose to pursue an unconventional path after backpacking around the globe. Knight recounts the numerous risks and challenges he faced, along with his early victories. He highlights the crucial relationships with his first partners and employees, a diverse group that became a close-knit team. Together, fueled by a shared mission and a belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that revolutionized the industry. This memoir is a candid, humble, and wry reflection on the journey that led to Nike's iconic status.