I’m extremely comfortable with the concept of competition. I don’t care if it’s music, TV, clothes, liquor, or sneakers: if I’m looking to get into a space that someone else is already occupying, watch how fast I turn it into a competition. Some people shy or even run away from challenge, but I always stroll confidently toward it.” 50 Cent I loved the fact that 50 was a bit vulnerable in this book and explained his insecurities and how he overcame them to for example becoming fearless (he started boxing at age 12 and was training with 16-17 years old teenagers). The book may come off as a little braggadocios, but the reality is, he has achieved much success and in my opinion can and should talk about it. To the Greeks, the most basic energy in the world was a battle between two forces. A debate was a fight between two people over an idea. Exercise is a fight between energy and fatigue. Study is a fight between you and the material. Every new day is a fight between light and darkness.” 50 Cent Chapter 7: If We Can’t Be Friends - we only bring up things we love or hate —> being neutral garners no attention (turn hate into something positive), move off strategy and calculation , the better your opponent —> the better you become, study your opponents rigorously and write down their strengths and weaknesses

Insgesamt ein gutes Buch, welches ich auf jeden Fall empfehlen kann. Es ist ein sehr inspirierendes Buch einer polarisierenden Persönlichkeit, die im großen Ganzen aber doch deutlich ehrlicher und verletzlicher ist, als man erwarten könnte. Auch wenn man vielleicht mit Hip-Hop nicht so viel anfangen kann, ist das Buch trotzdem absolut lesenswert, da man auch mal eine andere Sichtweise auf die Dinge bekommt. I listened to the audiobook for the second time. It is still an excellent book with tips on how to hustle and move forward in life.

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Kind of slow and repetitive at certain points but 50’s enthusiasm is able to move the narrative along. I’d always prefer to be friends with someone, but if they’re not interested, then I consider being enemies the next best option. Why? Because if you hate me, you’re more likely to talk about me.” 50 Cent Fear dominates most people’s lives. Fear of loss. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of loneliness.” 50 Cent

This book was a big surprise! I did not know much about 50 Cent’s persona apart from his musical career and somewhat aggressive reputation.

As a person who’s not into gangbanger music, this has changed my mind on who, & how this music is merely a tool to get from A to B. He's giving a lot of life advice - hustle, be fearless, know your true friends, portraying yourself as you don't really want it or need it demeanor actually works with life work romance, learn from your losses, don't be entitled, and read a lot!