# Screw It, Let's Do It

> Richard Branson's autobiographical book sharing core life and business lessons.

This short business and motivational book by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson outlines his personal philosophy on entrepreneurship. It focuses on taking immediate action, embracing risks, and learning from setbacks. It is frequently recommended by successful entrepreneurs as a primer for developing an action-oriented mindset.

Website: https://virgin.com/branson-family/books/richard-branson/screw-it-lets-do-it

## What it is for

- Overcome hesitation when launching a new business or project
- Learn foundational entrepreneurial lessons from Richard Branson's career
- Develop resilience and a proactive approach toward business setbacks

## Features

- Personal anecdotes and case studies from Virgin's early ventures
- Practical advice on taking calculated risks and overcoming fear of failure
- Core lessons on leadership, persistence, and believing in your ideas
- Concise, accessible writing style focused on immediate takeaways

## Pricing

Paid. Book available for purchase via standard book retailers

## Details

- Type: Article or course
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Topic: [Business Books](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money/business-books.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: other
- For: Aspiring entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone looking for motivation to start a business
- Alternative to: Losing My Virginity, Shoe Dog
- Tags: books, entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, motivation

## Why it was saved

- [@miletino_money, 30 August 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwlEJ_FLxYQ/): Instills an action-oriented entrepreneurial mindset focused on taking initiative and not fearing failure.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/screw-it-let-s-do-it

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