Twice as Hard is written by the entrepreneurial husband and wife team Opeyemi and Raphael Sofoluke. It is intended as a guide for Black professionals and entrepreneurs in the working world. It is divided into nine sections that include networking, growth, navigating white spaces, finances, health, how to be an ally, advice and wisdom. This books draws on the advice and experience of over 40 successful Black business people.
Although I am not Black, I found this book to contain relevant advice that anyone could benefit from. Twice as Hard was eye-opening and educated me about the adverse experiences and struggles that Black people face in the personal and working world. The section on health addresses how racism, microaggressions and the persistence of stereotypes contribute to stress and burnout for Black people. The sections on navigating white spaces and how to be an ally were an inspiration to self-educate and actively take a stand against racism at work and in society. Holding up a "Black Lives Matter" sign is good, but not enough. One must take ownership in recognizing white privilege and the harm it does, and then working to eliminate it.
Twice as Hard is a book that needs to be read by everyone, and should be on the reading lists for business and professional schools and HR departments. #BookishFirst
Although I am not Black, I found this book to contain relevant advice that anyone could benefit from. Twice as Hard was eye-opening and educated me about the adverse experiences and struggles that Black people face in the personal and working world. The section on health addresses how racism, microaggressions and the persistence of stereotypes contribute to stress and burnout for Black people. The sections on navigating white spaces and how to be an ally were an inspiration to self-educate and actively take a stand against racism at work and in society. Holding up a "Black Lives Matter" sign is good, but not enough. One must take ownership in recognizing white privilege and the harm it does, and then working to eliminate it.
Twice as Hard is a book that needs to be read by everyone, and should be on the reading lists for business and professional schools and HR departments. #BookishFirst