Title: Make-It-Happen: Entrepreneur Mindset-A Lived Experience
Author: Prof. Emer L. Murray Gillin, AM.
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89174-276-5
Pages: 424
Genre: Autobiographical / Non-Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Pacific Book Review
The author shares an insightful journey spanning four decades of teaching, researching, and collaborating with passionate entrepreneurs in his book appropriately titled, Make-It-Happen: Entrepreneur Mindset-A Lived Experience. Prof. Emer L. Murray Gillin’s book is more than a mere biography, it takes the reader through the intricate tapestry of his lived experiences and the commitment to ‘make it happen.’ His profound dedication to collaboration and relationship-building, underscored by an entrepreneurial mindset are evident throughout his writing.
The book’s structure guides readers through different levels of his lived experience. Each section has detailed chapters which focus on specific aspects of the author’s life and career. From formative years, to career development, national leadership, and international collaborations, each section unveils layers of entrepreneurial wisdom and insight. He strikes the perfect balance between historical context and personal narrative thus providing a comprehensive understanding of his roots and influences. This also adds a touch of practicality.
One of the Make-It-Happen key contributions is Gillin’s exploration of the entrepreneur mindset. Drawing parallels between entrepreneurship and other disciplines, such as music or sports, he emphasizes the role of passion, dedication, and the need to practice in achieving entrepreneurial excellence. Gillin contends true entrepreneurship is not merely about having ideas, but entails a persistent commitment to execution and value creation. Exploring this subject is perfectly aimed at a time when entrepreneurship is all the rage.
The author has employed a formal and scholarly tone. His sentences are long and complex, incorporating multiple ideas and concepts within a single sentence. Make-It-Happen includes technical terminology related to entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership, which adds precision and specificity to the discussion. To an extent, this contributes to his authoritativeness and reflects his extensive experience and expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation, although the same qualities can make it hard for some readers to follow. The text is dense with information making the book quite hefty. This is evidence of the author’s credibility and his expensive research as demonstrated by numerous references. They also provide readers with additional resources for further exploration. The biggest takeaway here is that the author is passionate about the subject, and it shows in how much work has gone into writing the book. This in itself proves the author practices what he preaches in terms of hard work and relentless pursuit of success.
Make-It-Happen is a very good book to have as a guide in the entrepreneurship journey. It is detailed and anticipates different twists in the process of becoming a success. Prof. Emer. L. Murray Gillin’s blend of personal anecdotes, scholarly insights, and practical wisdom makes this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship with integrity, passion, and resilience.
