Your Next Five Moves Paperback – 1 June 2021

The Short version -This book is a lot different from other business books as it gives you the advice along with ways to implement that advice in your day-to-day life, which most books don't. Read this book and not just read it, but try to apply what's given, because it's very easy to apply. The advice is amazing, and for a business fanatic like me, this book was a treat to read. Anyone who is interested in improving their business must read it.The long version-This book surprised me. Firstly, I read a lot of business books. When I picked this book, I thought to myself, 'What more can another business book teach me?'. I was wrong and this book has a lot of new concepts. I was surprised when I finished the book. It was amazing, a lot better than I expected it to be.The book picks up on the analogy of a chess grandmaster, as to how a chess grandmaster can think 6,7 and sometimes 10 moves ahead. That applies in business too. In order to succeed we must think five moves in advance. This book clearly focuses on exactly that and how you too can achieve that.The book is not too long and it is not too short. It offers you the information you need without using any unnecessary matter. It doesn't offer far-fetched ideas which are impossible to apply, but gives simple and actionable, yet effective advice on how to move your business forward. The book is divided into 5 moves, and tells you in each chapter how you can master these moves. These moves or strategies span all the spheres of a business. The advice is so simple yet profoundly useful to all those who aspire to grow a business or are looking forward to start one.Unlike most of books out there, which give you glorifying advice but fail to tell you how to implement them, this book gives you the ways to execute what's given in it. And all the tips are not a rip-off of previous business books, but taken right from the experience of the author, which you can easily apply in your personal and professional life, no matter where you are or what you do.In conclusion, this book is a new breeze in the world of business books. With it's simple language and breezy text, the book hits you with quite a few useful tips and advice, which can be quite useful if applied the right way.

It's a book that you can come back and read it again and again.I am Sai Prahlad K, Entrepreneur, International FIDE Rated Chess Player, and Coach to over 300+ Kids and adults. I have gifted this book to my core team, top performers at our academy, and to my important circles.I read the book cover to cover in under 16 hours. Writing this review after my first read.The book will give you clarity and understanding, it delivers what is promised. But what you gather will depend on where you are at in life. Some of the later portions of the book you can understand it, but won't feel it till you experience them. Hence I recommend multiple reads or pondering, Dyana (meditation).Patrick has written in such a way that it's not boastful or egotistic but takes the point across to the reader.The book is full of examples from Patrick's own life and many others. In this sense, it makes it kinda like an autobiography as well.I personally loved all of those areas, especially those were destiny was guiding Patrick. Example Edwin backstab, his dad's heart attack, Dotty, Personality audit, Cathy Larson on approach, Shut down by Katty on his ideas, Ray Apparel investment, The big competitor suing Patrick on day one, and few others. if you read the book you will understand these are key events that happened in Patrick's life. Though it wasn't beneficial in hindsight, on the deeper level it was destiny guiding him to where he is today.The book also has many tools and techniques that you can use when facing challenges, as well as what not to do in business and life. It's riddled with golden nuggets and tactical steps. For hiring, firing, approaching investors, bootstrap, knowing people's mindsets, due diligence, steps to overcome problems, creating a comp-plan, building a team, understanding oneself. Hence, requires more than one read, and to be on your arsenal when facing challenges.It's a no brainer, must have read, more so if you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to succeed in life. The best thing money can buy!I would also recommend gifting this book to people above your circle. People in power appreciate books.My favorite part is the example of IBM founder's vision, plan, and execution. Patrick did a video on this on Youtube (check it out). I took that example that was on the book and changed from' Building a Great Company' to 'World Champion' and taught to my kids (students). it was a very powerful message. You should do it too. Use the book to teach.Thanks, Patrick for creating this amazing book. I would love to read your next book which may come in a few years/decades. Can't wait!If you are free would love to play a game of chess with you, show you how I combine chess, business and life.Cheers,Sai Prahlad Kfrom India

It's a good quick book on motivating you to think through while trying to do well professionally. Writing is easy and impactful. Though nothing new to learn here but it's presented well by author who has been through the grind and came out successful.

It helps to understand how every single or tiny step can lead a great victory. Thanks Author for this 😊