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Book Review of #MyFightToTheTop –Michelle Mone

I read this book in 48 hours- I literally couldn’t put it down which was the first for me as it was a big book and I am not a big reader. I really admire her courage to speak so candidly about her personal challenges and no doubt this will inspire many more, including myself. MM-has true grit and tenacity to achieve above and beyond expectations, her start in life is truly humbling as she was not defined or confined to where she came from. It became her push through a factor that would mould her into a success story.

It is a truly inspiring read even if you are currently in tough circumstances, her drive for success is truly infectious and it’s hard not to even be a little inspired. The book echoes a consistent message regardless of life challenges, you can always pursue your dreams, there is a never a good time to start a business it’s a now or never scenario, whilst you said I can’t do that, that won’t happen-another person would have already achieved exactly what you said that you cannot do.

This story demonstrates quite literally anything is possible when you put your mind to it. I have already started my very own fight to the top, as suggested by MM keeping a notebook always to hand to remind yourself of your personal and professional goals, she added to be successful you need to stay focused, as time is such a precious resource that once it’s gone its gone, so we need to take personal responsibility for how we use it to improve our lives.

I attended MM #MyFightToTheTop talk and the key themes I took away was:

-If you are not successful it’s because of you, not anybody or something else it’s you.
The reading I have done all agree with this including Covey-effective people take control and accountability, ineffective people blame everything and else fault apart from oneself. Everybody has challenges the difference is how one self-react to them.

-Don’t be scared of change embrace it, trust your instincts and have the courage to change something that isn’t right.
Today’s world is characterised by change, embrace it with a fearless mindset or you may get left behind or stagnate if you don’t.

-Anything can be accomplished or conquered through a ‘can do attitude’ her business was on the brink of collapse more than once. She always held on to the belief that she will ride through the storm.
It takes the same amount of energy to think of a solution or an excuse, so if you want something you find a solution, if you don't you find an excuse-unknown. 

I learnt that with every setback there are solutions waiting to be explored. If there are no tangible solutions and you contain the right attitude, a solution will materialise through your thoughts.I asked MM to dedicate a copy of #MyFightToTheTop to my 8-year-old namely Lola,  my Grandad always taught me that we are all born to work and it’s never too early to instil a bit of work ethic. So I thought this was the ideal time to plant the seeds of self-belief and the ultimate pursuit of achieving your dreams. When Lola saw the book and read the message beautifully she asked me is she a legend? I responded I think she is.

 It was a very much needed read as my circumstances were characterised by uncertainty, since plugging into this book for a few months. I have now got a plan and launched this #blog documenting my journey from falling to rising again. This story has been a real inspiration in #MyFightToTheTop and by the looks of things my 8-year-old too. 

 I hope you enjoyed the review and I would love to hear what you think? 

 Many thanks

 Best wishes 

 KIMI 






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