Be More Pirate: Summary Review & Takeaway Points
This is a summary review of Be More Pirate containing key details about the book.
What is Be More Pirate About?
Be More Pirate is a non-fiction book written by entrepreneur Sam Conniff. The book discusses the history of the Gold Age Pirates, presenting their traits as leaders as inspiration for entrepreneurs working in the 21st Century. Pirates, contrary to common belief were highly skilled sailors with a coordinated network of collaborators. They were also innovative thinkers and among the first equal-opportunity employers.
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "This isn't a book, it's the beginning of a movement. Be More Pirate should come with a health warning." —Tom Goodwin, author of Digital Darwinism 👍
Who is the author of Be More Pirate?
Sam Conniff is a British author and the founder of Livity.
Favorite Quote: "Growth for growth’s sake is basically cancer" ― Be More Pirate Quotes, Sam Conniff Allende
Book Details
- Print length: 290 pages
- Genre: Nonfiction, Business, Self Help
What are the main summary points of Be More Pirate?
Here are some key summary points from Be More Pirate:
- Takeaway 1: Becoming a rebellious pirate, an agent for change, starts with finding a cause for rebellion. To find your cause, ask yourself, “What rule do I find unfair, unjust or just plain annoying?”.
- Takeaway 2: Once you break the rules, you’ve got to rewrite it. In other words, don't just break the rules for the sake of it, but do so for constructive evolution.
- Takeaway 3: Your rebellion doesn’t have to be so drastic. You can start small by finding something in your job to improve and practicing not shying away from confrontation.
- Takeaway 4: Like pirates, aim to create strong connections. By doing so, you can stay small and agile, and, when the situation calls for it, you can tap into your network to scale. You can do so by using the power of the internet and creating a network of people around the world that can be called on at any time.
- Takeaway 5: Have a strong code of ethics and remain true to your core values. Create your own pirate code, enforce it and never lose sight of who you are.
- Takeaway 6: Create a singular message and spread it by leveraging the power of storytelling and branding. Also, be the brand – don’t just talk about it. Show to the world (and your critics) how your brand can make the world better.
Be More Pirate Chapters
Chapter 1: Here Be Dragons
Chapter 2: Enemies of Humanities
Chapter 3: Pirate Chronicles
Chapter 4: Rebels with a cause
Chapter 5: Rewrite Your Rules
Chapter 6: Reorganize Yourself
Chapter 7: Redistribute Power
Chapter 8: Retell Tall Tales
Chapter 9: By the Numbers
Chapter 10: Original Pirate Material
Chapter 11: The Pirate Code 2.0
Chapter 12: The Call
Chapter 13: The Pirate List
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
