The Meeting That Changed Masayoshi Son's Life

A student was eager to meet the head of McDonald's in Dallas due to his admiration for a bestselling book the head had written. Despite the high cost of long-distance calls, the student persistently contacted the head's assistants, eventually deciding to fly to Tokyo to meet him. The student requested a brief meeting, emphasizing respect and admiration. The head agreed and spent 15 minutes with the student, advising him to focus on the computer industry, which he saw as the future.

What was the significance of the book written by the head of McDonald's to the speaker?

How did the speaker feel about the head of McDonald's before meeting him?