Skab din egen succes – Martin Thorborg's book of principles for life
Skab din egen succes is my book of 54 pieces of advice to my 18-year-old self. It’s about finding your own way, taking responsibility for your life and spending time on something meaningful. I’ve collected the principles I wish I’d known when I was young.
You don’t have to be an entrepreneur or manager to read it. It’s a book about life: the choices we make, the resistance we face and the small changes that can make a difference. Here you can read about its themes, see reviews and find an edition that suits you.
Who is Skab din egen succes for?
For anyone facing new choices, dealing with setbacks or wanting to discover what success means to them. The advice was written with my younger self in mind, but questions about responsibility, joy and direction don’t stop when you turn 18.
Have you just finished upper secondary school and are worried about your grade average? Start with my greeting to the school-leaver with the cap and poor grades. It’s about finding your own life rather than measuring yourself against everyone else.
What do others say about the book?
4.4 out of 5 on Mofibo – based on 255 user ratings. I’m really happy about that. See the ratings and find the audiobook and e-book on Mofibo. Checked on 9 October 2026. The rating and number of reviews may change.
Jon Nedza gave the book 4.5 out of 5 stars in Dontt on 2 April 2023. He highlights the straightforward tone and advice readers can use immediately.
Claus Henriksen wrote about the book on Bogblogger on 16 July 2023. He finds it a quick read and sees the advice as useful reminders, but also judges that an experienced businessperson is unlikely to be surprised by the content.
What is Skab din egen succes about?
The book consists of short pieces of advice. Here are some themes you’ll encounter.
Take responsibility for your choices
What do you do when you make a mistake or arrive late? One theme is taking responsibility, apologising and moving on. It’s easy to look to others for explanations. It’s more useful to consider what you can do yourself.
Use what you’re good at
Where do you put your time and energy? The book discusses developing strengths and putting energy into what you’re passionate about. That’s connected to choosing a direction that suits you.
Get up when you fall
Setbacks are part of life. The advice addresses moving on after defeat and distinguishing between problems you can do something about and those you need to learn to live with.
Success takes time and effort
Following your interest doesn’t excuse you from doing the work. The book also addresses patience, effort and persistence over time. It’s advice to return to when something takes longer than you’d hoped.
Find out what’s enough
The desire for ever more can take up a lot of space. Another theme is the relationship between ambition and enjoying the life you already have. Success needs to make sense for the person living that life.
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Facts about Skab din egen succes
- Author: Martin Thorborg
- Subtitle: Leveregler der kan bringe dig langt
- Publisher: Gyldendal Business
- First published:
- Language: Danish
- Print edition: Paperback, 152 pages
- ISBN for the print book: 9788702389074
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