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Game Changer

Today 'buy it on Amazon' is a phrase used as frequently as we say hi or hello. Amazon has changed the way we shop and read. It is indeed the 'Everything Store'. Last month I finished reading this book on Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos by Brad Stone. This book made me realize what it means to have a passion and pursue it. This book not only talks about the genius, hardworking and risk-taking Bezos but it also talks about the ruthless, aggressive and highly demanding Bezos. Even though this book throws some light on the negatives of Bezos, my takeaways from this book are very positive.  Firstly his risk-taking ability. It is a skill and some people have a huge appetite for it. Bezos left his high paying job on wall street to start Amazon. The rapid pace at which he grew the company from books to toys to clothes to practically anything under the sun is very remarkable. My penchant for risk-taking is very low and so is with most of the people. There is a saying that