Just Do It

Disclaimer: Book Was Written in 1994

The information in this book regarding the start of Nike is great. Michael Jordan gets a lot of attention, so if you're a fan like me you'll really enjoy that. The issue comes from the fact that this book is 23 years old. They focus a lot of the book about what was going on in the early 90's as that was still fresh in the mind of people when it was written. Don't get stuck listening to it for 12 hours like me before realizing the age of the book. You can easily get all you info by listening to just the first half.

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surprisingly great read

while I didn't like the guys voice, the book was worth listening too. really liked it

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Awesome

I am impressed with the book and happy. Hope every one like the audible. Thank you.

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Nice

Good book. Must listen by every one. Thank you soo much ....... love it .

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Inside look at early 1990's Nike

Would you consider the audio edition of Just Do It to be better than the print version?

It's a perfect companion and follow up to Shoe Dog from Phil Knight

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Inside access to the growth of sports marketing in general and the Jordan brand in particular.

Any additional comments?

It's worth full price - and it's free!

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Mostly just a history of Nike

I picked up this book to add to my collection of business books but it doesn’t really fall into that. Rather than get into the business and how Nike is different other than the others it really is more of a corporate history. It goes a bit into the sports marketing and corporate culture but it primarily focuses on Nike’s history and major players from inception to 1994, so it’s not very enlightening from a business standpoint. In addition the author often jumps around from year to year rather than going chronologically so that he ends up repeating himself some times. If you like marketing or Nike this is probably a good book for you, otherwise you can probably skip it.

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lengthy and detailed: business or pop-culture?

the author's command of language and use of grandiose words helps to illustrate the nuanced life of an entrepreneur who is inarguably the major factor in the development of sports as a business. even though this is ancient history for many , it is told here with lively detail and well chosen examples linked together by subject matter and not mundane chronology. Stunning insight into American entrepreneurship.

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Nike, no thanks.

products are decent, but just not impressed with the fake company ethics. over priced products made by under paid workers. written and presented well but just seemed like propaganda bs

The Father of Audible is the Author

Nike is constantly manufacturing meaning for the masses through sports stars. It designs gods and goddesses for athletic endeavors. The ordinary and freakishly talented obsessives are rocketed into larger than life hero statues with immense power and noble personalities. Nike accomplishes this while maintaining a pragmatist agenda. The slogan should read "whatever works" rather than "just do it". Phil Knight is an opportunist with the best of intentions. He may actually believe in the great American fitness revolution mythology or may just be interested in creating it to sell more shoes. Either way, if you have ever wondered why there are so many check marks dashed across your shoes and the shoes of passers by then read this book. It reveals the diabolical shrewd business sense of idealistic propaganda ad campaigns.

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Good insights about Nike culture and history

I liked the audiobook due to the good balance between culture and history of Nike. Pace and voice were on point too - not too slow and dull-sounding. Interesting work as Nike is clearly still a current company with Phil Knight as the CEO.