Double Down is the book I wish someone would have gifted me when I graduated from high school. It would have given me much more focus and perspective on how to maximize my time in college, my internship and early employment experiences, and building professional and platonic relationships. Twenty years later, however, as my life has pivoted from career-driven aspirations to a more holistic approach to work and life, it was hard to align with the sisters’ sacrifices in the name of success.

While the sisters are accomplished and successful in their careers, I wondered what impact this had on their health, friendships, and romantic relationships. In a time when it’s extremely challenging for highly educated and career focused women to balance these goals with their desires for fulfilling relationships, I am curious to know if this is a lifestyle and pace that today’s young women want to keep up with, as more and more young professionals are choosing alternative paths to career success, whether launching startups or ditching traditional employment to work and travel as digital nomads.

There are a lot of takeaways from Double Down that makes the book worth reading, but the overarching theme feels a bit outdated for the times.

These sisters are so inspiring and very real. Both boast impressive resumes. And even though Antoinette and Tricia's main industry is entertainment I feel like her advice applies to other career trajectories. I know some people might be hesitant to the language but I didn't mind. I'm going to take some of their tips into my professional life.

Good book with good advice, and easy to read. However, due to the language I can't really recommend it to my students.

Pros: This book has all the speed like a brand new sports car. First, you idle the car at the light, then you maneuver through the crowd of vehicles, and then, take off speeding through the clear freeway. Exhilaration is what I felt from beginning to end, and I learned some valuable gems along the way. I remember reading about Simmons powerful secret some time ago, so I'm familiar with one of the authors. It was a good laugh throughout as well, even when things got serious, there was still humor somewhere in there. You will enjoy this book and feel the fire and get to whatever your hearts desire. One last thing, "compassion" is a must and a great way to be towards any and everyone, preferably in the workplace or at home, so keep this in mind.

Cons: The language will surprise you, but I love the realness here. So, if you're sensitive to profanity, then this will shock you a little bit. However, if you're a fan a Russel Simmons, then you already know what it is. Also, it was confusing to learn who was narrating. I wondered if one sister was speaking about the other, but then the name would change again, and this made it difficult to follow.

Overall: Good book that should be added to your arsenal when it comes to business.