More men and women have become rich by this single tactic than all “the best-laid plans of mice and men” guided by plodding strategy. And, for most people, the commitment, sacrifice and pure energy required to become rich will simply be too much. If you want to be rich, you are not looking for a “career,” except as a launch pad or as a chance to infiltrate and understand a particular industry.

In more recent times the company has added lifestyle titles such as its flagship brand The Week, which is published in Britain, the United States and Australia. I decided to give this one a try, however, since it was written by Felix Dennis, a man who had the foresight to purchase a major stake in the crack-like news periodical The Week, hands down my favorite magazine of all time. growing industries with relatively low start-up costs offer more opportunities for those who want to get rich than declining industries, or those that require huge start-up investment. This book is for you that have a strong urge to quit your current job which is not challenging and developing to instead be your own boss and go do what you were really meant to do in this life. English that is used is probably the most british version of english i've encountered in my adventours.But, if you're interested in seeing how one insightful and introspective fellow made in into the big time, this is an excellent read. A sizable fish in a growing sector, however small, is more attractive to prospective purchasers and investors than the same size fish in a diminishing or static pond.

Canny, infuriating, cynical and generous by turns, "How To Get Rich" is an invaluable guide to 'the surprisingly simple art of collecting money which already has your name on it'. If you cannot bear the thought of prostrating yourself to obtain the seed corn, then you will almost certainly never own the farm. Canny, infuriating, cynical and generous by turns, How To Get Rich is an invaluable guide to 'the surprisingly simple art of collecting money which already has your name on it'.He has written several volumes of poetry that have been performed live onstage by the Royal Shakespeare Company. So while I don't know how valuable this book will be to people who have no entrepreneurial experience, as someone who is two years into the grueling process of running a start-up, I found a lot of useful information in this book.

Conventional wisdom will then be revised by those around you and the next generation will be taught that what you did can always or often be done - only to discover, when they attempt it themselves, that in reality you missed every landmine by pure, dumb luck. The answer to the question, then, is perhaps this: not those who want to and not those who need to, but those who are utterly determined to—whatever the cost. What also makes the journey through the book really enjoyable is the wicked wit and sense of humour of Felix with little bursts of insightful poetry.Fortunately for you, you do not have anything to lose and can afford to ignore the “jobsworths” and Jeremiahs who have lived upon the mountain for so long that they have come to worship it.

Above all, he looks at himself and others without illusion yet with an odd sort of existentialist compassion that makes what he says in this book ring true and be useful.If I were writing a book about how to be happy, then I would recommend much to you along the same lines.