Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business

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Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business Book Detail

Imitation Leather: 224 pages
Publisher: Dey Street Books; Lea edition (October 21, 2014)
Language: English

ISBN-10: 0062322613
ISBN-13: 978-0062322616
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches

Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business Book Synopsis

The fact that KISS is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. From the beginning Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate KISS as a business well before they ever first took the stage. Since deciding with Paul to manage the band themselves, Simmons has proved himself to be a formidable businessman, having sold over 100 million CDs and DVDs worldwide, overseen over 3,000 licensed merchandise items, and starred in the longest running celebrity reality show to date. More impressive is that he handles all of his business ventures on his own—no personal assistant, few handlers, and as little red tape as possible.
In Me, Inc., Simmons shares a lifetime of field-tested and hard-won business advice that will provide readers with the tools needed to build a solid business strategy, harness the countless tools available in the digital age, network like hell, and be the architect for the business entity that is you. Inspired by The Art of War, the book dispenses Simmons’ in-depth insights via thirteen specific principles for success based on his own experience, triumphs, and instructional failures in business from finding the confidence within yourself that’s necessary to get started, to surrounding yourself with the right people to partner with and learn from, to knowing when to pull the plug and when to double-down. These thirteen principles are a skeleton key into a world of success, freedom, peace of mind and, most importantly, financial success.
Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business Book Review
ME, INC. is a well-written, hard-hitting discussion on how to make lots of BIG MONEY. Gene has the answer, and it’s very clear: Focus 100% on ME. Not your wife, not your children, not your friends. Just ME.
The first part of ME, INC is a biography of Simmons, and what he did to achieve world fame in heavy metal rock. This was interesting, and illustrates the author’s point about the opportunities to achieve great success in America. Simmons (not his given name, of course) came to the U.S. not even knowing English. He worked hard, saved his money, got an education, and figured out how to create a BRAND.
Part two contains Simmons’ recipes for success. He calls these many tips the “Art of More.” These principles are pretty good ideas. For example, #16, “Find Partners who Complement you,” #3, “Learn from the Masters,” etc. The tips are practical, and many of them are variations of the American work ethic. Work diligently, stop looking for excuses, don’t give up, save money, watch your spending, educate yourself, etc. He admits that you might have some unusual obstacles to overcome, but so what life isn’t fair. Get over it and stop whining.
As reasonable (and practical) as many of these ideas are, however, Simmons’ business tips are not the central theme of this book, nor are they much different than what is found in many success books. Old fashioned hard work and self-reliance is a common theme in many business books.
Gene hammers home repeatedly the central theme: Pursue your dream with absolute ruthless passion. Build your brand, and do whatever it takes. However hard you have to work, whatever you have to sacrifice. Don’t take vacations, work all night if necessary, don’t get married, don’t have too many children ANYTHING it takes.