Hey guys, I want to talk you about a book that I read years ago, around 2007. It's a non-fiction book titled Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling, by Bret Hart. Now, even if you're not a wrestling fan, this is a must read for ANYONE looking for a fun read to get their minds off their everyday lives, and step into the shoes of the wacky world of wrestling. Trust me, the characters Bret Hart met will blow your mind. Aside from getting a great laugh, this book will also inspire for a better life and will inform on the real world of business (wrestling is a business, in the end, not a sport).
Aside from being one of the most successful wrestlers of all time, Bret Hart is also one of the greatest writers I read. His detailed-oriented style will keep you turning the page for the next insight into those weird, often risky adventures around the world.
I was immediately engaged into his story and I felt amused reading the whole thing. Bret Hart details his motivations for the decisions he made during his career, including the most controversial event in the history of wrestling famously called The Montreal Screwjob. He also goes into depth about his marriage and the multiple encounters with women he met on the road. Bret comes across as honest, straight to the point, and humble.
One of the passages that came across as particularly fascinating is when details the events leading up to The Montreal Screwjob and how he knocked out his boss; something rarely done in the world of business (but that many dream of doing).
It is not a book that you have to read from cover to cover, I go back to it every now and then and randomly pick a passage.
The book expanded my perspective on the world of wrestling and enlightened me on the world of business in general.
One of the most valuable lesson I learned from the book was to stand up for myself when I feel wronged, and no to lose my integrity during my journey towards my dream, which can surprisingly hard.
The book is so well detailed that I feel like I know the author from the inside out, that's how personal Bret Hart's voice is in the book.
With Purpose, Passion, and Love,
Frédéric Byé
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