The Cilantro Diaries

Business Lessons from the Most Unlikely Places

By: Lorenzo Gomez III

Narrated by: Lorenzo Gomez III

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

You don't have to have an MBA to get ahead in business. You don't even need a college degree. All you need is intelligence, drive, creativity, courage, and The Cilantro Diaries.

Lorenzo Gomez went from the stockroom of a grocery store to the boardrooms of two private companies without a formal higher education. In his inspiring and humorous true story of hope and accomplishment, he shares the steps he took up the ladder and the guiding principles that got him to the top. The direction and motivation he provides in The Cilantro Diaries will help you find a mentor, build a network, establish a reputation, rise above the competition, and move far beyond entry-level jobs into a profitable and satisfying professional career.

Even if you don't have the interest or the means for pursuing a university education, you can be a success. Lorenzo Gomez did it. Now you can do it, too.

©2017 Lorenzo Gomez III (P)2018 Lorenzo Gomez III

A jump start into a new way of thinking

I read this book thinking I was going to learn some business skills I needed and maybe something about tacos, but what I gained was entirely different. Lorenzo has a different perspective on how to grow in life that will ultimately push you forward in business. One thing he teaches is that it's much easier to grow together than it is to try and succeed on our own. We will grow so much faster if we surround ourselves with smart people and learn everything we can from them. He gives life examples and lessons on how working hard, learning as much as possible, and giving back will not only make us successful at work, but better humans.

Must read

One of the best modern business books! Definitely a must read for all aspiring leaders

Great life and business lessons.

The author is a great story teller that makes these business and life lessons easy to understand and apply. This would be the perfect gift for a high school or college student that is about to start working. For those already working it is a way to take your career and life to the next level.

Disadvantaged Young Man Makes a Name for Himself

This story of a young man who triumphs despite many of life’s disadvantages, and grows into a strong leader in the San Antonio community. Eventually working with his mentor, who is one of the leading change agents, is empowering and encouraging.

Lots of history, and examples of his younger years. Hoping to read more about his experiences and triumphs at the next level too.

Congratulations Lorenzo.

Valuable Wisdom, Humor, Simple Read, Excellent Stories

I love the realistic nature of wisdom and advice in this book. It injects a humility and insight into every day business. You will laugh a whole lot from the stories shared.

This book is also the PERFECT GIFT for all high school and college graduates. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Not too late

Lorenzo has captivated my attention, challenged me not only as a professional, but as a human being. Perhaps most importantly, he has reminded me that it is in fact “not too late”.

I have been a late bloomer, and most of the past 7 years I have spent redefining myself as a professional. Most of those 7 years have felt like I’m swimming upstream, which has made me both stronger and exhausted. So it is easy to believe the lie that I’m too late to the game.

Lorenzo has reminded me that it’s never too late to build our brand, and to improve ourselves. Thank you you the heartfelt, humorous, and captivating reminder.