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In this riveting memoir, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight reveals the inside story of the company's early days as a daring start-up and its transformation into a global powerhouse. In 1962, fresh from business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father to import affordable, high-quality athletic shoes from Japan. Selling from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant, he grossed $8,000 in his first year. Today, Nike's sales exceed $30 billion, making it the epitome of successful startups, with the swoosh symbol recognized worldwide. Despite his success, Knight has remained an enigmatic figure. For the first time, he shares his journey, beginning at a pivotal moment when, at 24, he chose to pursue an unconventional path after backpacking around the globe. Knight recounts the numerous risks and challenges he faced, along with his early victories. He highlights the crucial relationships with his first partners and employees, a diverse group that became a close-knit team. Together, fueled by a shared mission and a belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that revolutionized the industry. This memoir is a candid, humble, and wry reflection on the journey that led to Nike's iconic status.

In this candid and riveting memoir, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as a daring start-up and its evolution into a globally recognized brand. In 1962, fresh out of business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father to import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant, he grossed $8,000 in his first year. Today, Nike’s annual sales exceed $30 billion, making it the epitome of successful startups, with the swoosh symbol becoming an iconic representation worldwide. Despite his achievements, Knight has remained a mystery, but now he reveals his journey with humility and humor, starting from a pivotal moment at 24 when he chose to pursue an unconventional path. He recounts the risks and setbacks he faced while building his dream, alongside the early triumphs. Central to his story are the formative relationships with his first partners and employees—a diverse group who became a close-knit team. Together, driven by a shared mission and a belief in the spirit of sport, they transformed a simple idea into a revolutionary brand that changed the landscape of athletic wear.

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Sometimes we need a hand to help us get to the gifts locked inside us. Believe to Achieve is that helping hand, daring readers of all ages to reach for their most cherished dream and giving them the tools to get there. Author Howard "H" White tells us extraordinary people are simply ordinary people on fire with desire -- and he knows. As Nike, Inc.'s liaison for athletes such as Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, "H" has had plenty of experience with superstars. But he did not start there. He has known extraordinary people his whole life, from his family and friends to his coaches and teachers. All along the way, Howard has met people who have opened his eyes to his own abilities, and he has spent his life doing the same for others. Full of behind-the-scenes moments with favorite athletes as well as funny anecdotes, Believe to Achieve is an exuberant collection of wisdom that will help you recognize the potential in yourself and see the path to success. It is a handbook for all people who have a goal they do not know how to reach or who want to help others discover their gifts. As Howard says, you can never tell what people are capable of just by looking at them -- even you.

Descripción del editor: "Phil Knight nos habla por primera vez de la auténtica historia que hay detrás de Nike, la empresa que fundó en 1962, que hoy en día factura más de 30.000 millones de dólares al año, y cuyo logo ha llegado a ser un símbolo global, el icono más ubicuo y reconocido en todo el mundo. Todo comenzó con 50 dólares y una idea sencilla: importar calzado deportivo económico y de gran calidad desde Japón. Vendiendo esas zapatillas de deporte en el maletero de su coche, Phil Knight consiguió facturar 8.000 dólares durante el primer año. Progresivamente, este pequeño negocio se convirtió en una start-up rompedora que revolucionó el mercado, creó una marca universal e innovadora y evolucionó hasta convertirse en el gigante actual. En estas memorias sinceras y viscerales, Phil Knight relata los numerosos riesgos asumidos, los reveses sufridos y los incipientes éxitos, pero sobre todo la relación con sus primeros colaboradores y empleados, un grupo de inconformistas y luchadores que acabaron sintiéndose como hermanos. Juntos, animados por la fuerza de un objetivo común y una fe profunda en el espíritu del deporte, construyeron una marca que transformó todos los cánones establecidos" (Penguin Randon House)