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There are plenty of books on making money by men who haven't made much. But if J. Paul Getty, who Fortune magazine called "the richest man in the world, " doesn't know how, who does? Here the billionaire businessman discloses the secrets of his success - and provided a blueprint for those who want to follow in his footsteps. And he goes beyond the matter of making money to the question of what to do with it.

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0515087378
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008YE9D66
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0515087378
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0515087376
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces

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REALLY GREAT BOOK

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023

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I thought this book was fantastic! I found that the book had a lot of character and took us through the emotions and grit the author had to endure to become successful. He was great writer too, and I enjoyed learning from him.

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R. Gonzalez

Timeless lessons in business

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024

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In plain language, Mr Getty provides insight into how he was able to build his companies. Wonderful read

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Jennifer Riggin

Financial How to Guide about Management

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018

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Bought this book, I have to admit because the title just sounded so good. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as it sounds. Still as someone who was astounded visiting the Getty Museum, I was familiar with the name.

Attracted to the early wealth that many of the robber baron tycoons were able to create around the turn of the century, I have found it a fascinating study to compare how policies then differ from the economy today.

Getty describes how he was able to amass a fortune through acquiring oil companies often through ingenious stock takeovers. He offers advice to executives which may be outdated in the era of technology. Still it is a quick read and a must guide for anyone interested in finances.

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Goldmouth

How to BE rich

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019

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Getty illustrated the purpose and value of having money. He reviews three different mentalities toward work, toward achieving and investing one's time. Basically, it's how you spend your time. Do you spend it working for other people, going home at the end of the day being like everyone else? Do you rise to the top, investing in what you do, in hopes that if your company succeeds, you do? Do you work for yourself? Create? Invest in yourself, for yourself? The book begged the question, "Who are you in terms of your values with wealth?" Very philosophical. Do you help others with it? Stockpile it and not help a soul? Do you blow it all? Do you save? It only means what it means to you. I like this book. I liked Getty.

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Rob Kirk

I liked it but not it wasn't earth shattering

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2010

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I've read a few books on J Paul Getty now and I'm not sure any of his insights are that valuable. I'm comparing this "classic" to some other classics like " Think and grow rich" and "Science of Getting Rich", there is no comparison. Napoleon Hill and Wallace Wattles are in a league of their own. I know Getty made the money but even compared to Andrew Carnegie (who obviously made his own money) there really isn't any advice that was close to the value of the above mentioned. In summary, he's an interesting man, not always the most "conventional" way of living, and somewhat a pioneer in his time. He kinda reminds me of Donald Trump. It's a fast read and it can't hurt absorbing some of his insights.

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OES Lady

Excellent! How to Create a Business!

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2010

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This book was written quite some time ago and it's easy to see how doing business today has changed. However, putting that aside, the processes J. Paul Getty used can still be used very effectively today. He describes how he and his father started working together, and how his businesses and fortune took off from there. He talks about the importance of staying personally in touch with those who worked for him (he literally worked right next to them) and how it helped those who worked for him make the shift from feeling they were his "employees" to feeling they had part ownership in the company - giving it their best ideas and collaboration. He speaks of their sharing of thoughts with him, discussions that ensued and the great solutions that were chosen as part of his knowledgeable, "smart" team, which is quite different from the emails, texting and remote work forces (i.e. offshoring) that are used in business today. The book continues on as Getty's business processes change, but still remain the same. It's worth reading every word. Don't wait to get it.

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L. Long

A must have in your library

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015

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I have to admit, I never heard from Getty until I went to see the Getty Museum and Villa in Los Angeles.
I was so impressed by those two establishment and what they offer to the public for FREE, which was mind blowing to me.
After my visit I wanted to know who that man is that contributed to much to the community and found this book.
The print is quite small but that is the only bad thing about this book.
The content has many practical tips and wisdom, which still applies even though it was written about 30/40 years ago?
Yes, sound basic fundamentals for business or life never goes out of style :)
This book has become one of the stable that I read very often on a regular basis.
As the late Jim Rohn taught, it's essential to build your library, which I have been doing on an ongoing basis.
Repetition is the first step of learning!

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Tony Davis

A bit wordy and complicated.

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020

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I was naively seeking a succinct "how to" guide - this one is filled with long stories which have a point but it's hardly a guide on what to do today to attain wealth.

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Raphael McDonald

Great Book

Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2022

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This book is old but the truth it contains still olds in today’s world

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Conforme o esperado

Reviewed in Spain on April 6, 2023

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Paul

A must read book for any wannabe business man or woman, a must.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2020

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This is the cherry on the ice cream,
a book on How To Be Rich by
the man who should know, how
can you go wrong. It's a dam good
read , reverting from start to finish
a real page turner, what this man
dose not know about business
and how to control money is not
worth knowing because he's
touched with genius, his love
of art started The Getty Museum
which gave the public the joy
of viewing them and kept him
rich " buy assets not liabilities",
if your thinking of starting
a business read the chapter
Living With Labor' it's a must.
Paul Bacchus esq

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