Humble Stumbles
Do you want to get into the mindset of someone who has been a dragon on Dragons’ Den, an investor in over 100 startups, a former central banker and macro fund manager, a derivatives innovator, successful author, newspaper columnist, two-time chess Olympian, PhD recipient, former university chancellor, and a survivor of the children’s home and care system?
Do you want to know his business strategies? His experiences? Some of his crazy ideas? His attitude toward life? What it was like to be a dragon?
In Humble Stumbles, Richard Farleigh reveals it all: the strategies, life lessons, and unconventional experiences that have guided his remarkable journey. With his trademark wit, he takes readers through the highs and lows that have shaped his path, blending actionable strategies with personal reflections to make this both practical and relatable. This is an unforgettable journey through resilience, bold decisions, and insights from a lifetime of unique experiences.
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"This is a really great read. It brilliantly mixes first class business analysis with some very personal reflections and memories"
Evan Davis, Presenter
Humble Stumbles is packed with insight from an extraordinary career - a lifetime of actionable lessons, for both entrepreneurs and business owners alike - the book is a deeply honest and inspiring account that many would relate to.
Harry Owen, COO City AM
This book is a rare thing which everybody should read! It’s potent, personal, witty and inspirational!
Richard is a driving force for change in business and entrepreneurship. It’s a celebration of humble beginnings, struggles encountered, a full life lived and businesses experienced.
Clearly written, it gives structured insights into the trials and tribulations of a life in business. Here you’ll find a myriad examples and series of stories of the strategies and techniques of leadership and both the successes and pitfalls that result.
Not only does Richard provide advice for those seeking direction in today’s challenging world but also his words, anecdotes and experiences are frank and come from the heart.
This is a book for those seeking business guidance with emotional resonance and grit from a remarkable self-made man who has lived an extraordinary life."
Shalini Khemka CBE, Founder &CEO, E2E
Farleigh’s character, love for business and continued appetite to seize opportunity shine through Humble Stumbles. Having known Richard for several years, he has always been forthcoming in sharing knowledge, learnings, reflections on risks and regrets all of which are captured, including delving into the unique story behind a significant investment, Home House, which went on to become a leading London members’ club.
As what is classified as a ‘business book’; Humble Stumbles is fun, compelling, genuine, almost blunt in parts, fast-paced yet informative and thought-provoking. It is a true reminder that few business journeys are straightforward. A must-read for anyone with a business mindset, from the startup to the seasoned business veteran.
Jessica Barwell – Marketing & Partnerships, Home House Collection
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Ricky Means Business
Ricky, a teenager, starts a business. It’s bound to be easy. But it’s not. Ricky makes mistakes, faces challenges, and struggles with tight finances, slow sales, and unexpected setbacks. With plenty of help along the way, Ricky learns valuable lessons and techniques—but will they be enough to make the business succeed? This is a real-world story told by Richard Farleigh, a seasoned entrepreneur from Dragons’ Den, who has encountered similar challenges across more than 120 businesses!