Rockefeller - The Life Principles of a Wealth Giant

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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: John D. Rockefeller (1839—1937), the first billionaire in the capitalist world, the founder of Standard Oil, the most powerful and largest business conglomerate in the United States. Rockefeller came from poverty, but the hardship of his childhood did not defeat him; instead, it made him more daring in the business world, creating an unprecedented enterprise—the Standard Oil Trust—and becoming the true "King of Oil." Rockefeller was a business genius, shrewd, calm, and visionary; he was charismatic and had unique methods. His life was a typical contradiction: he accumulated immense wealth yet lived a frugal life; he was the greatest philanthropist but also the most ruthless trust magnate; he was a devout believer yet also a greedy and cunning businessman. Rockefeller was a highly controversial figure, and his legendary life and the oil empire he built single-handedly are still the subject of much discussion today. This book delves deeply into Rockefeller's inner world and comprehensively presents his life experiences and rich business warfare insights. Through three major chapters—The Starting Point, The Business Warfare, and The Life—it combines anecdotes from Rockefeller's life with his life philosophy, vividly revealing the worldview and values that benefited him throughout his life and uncovering the secrets of his success. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. How to stay firm in one's beliefs in poverty and prepare for lofty ambitions; how to effectively improve management in business and achieve success effortlessly; how to adopt a positive and correct attitude toward life, and how to conduct oneself in social interactions—Rockefeller's lifelong life principles are bound to inspire and guide readers on the path to success.