Shoe Dog is a true story about the founder of Nike, Phil Knight, and his struggle to develop a strong shoe brand. The title shoe dog symbolizes the efforts involved in the shoe industry’s manufacturing and distribution aspects. Phil explains how his dream of building a shoe company started in school and transformed as he met various people. Bill Bowerman inspired Phil to continue his dream and even became his partner in the business promoting the shoes for running to the athletes he trained. Bill’s genuine desire to create shoes was a big reason for the brand’s success in future years.
The story by Phil Knight shows how courage and determination can help you succeed. It also indicates that an entrepreneur needs the courage to fulfill an idea.
The book is an excellent read for an individual who plans to be an entrepreneur.