How to Be Rich
by J. Paul Getty
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Book Reviews of How to Be Rich
Book Review: How to Be Successful and Human Too!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best books on business and finance I've ever read. As stated before, the book does not tell you how to become rich. It tells you how to be. The impression one gets of Mr. Getty is a highhly intelligent, liberal thinker. He shatters the myth that is so often portrayed; that the rich are selfish, overly conservative people who care nothing for society around them. While this may be true of some, it is not true of all. Mr. Getty discusses a way of being, a philosophy that is both tough and humanistic. He shatters many other myths as well. He points out that becoming wealthy is not a result of knowing things others don't, or cheating innocents, but instead entails hard work, persistance, patience, common sense, and risk. This is a must read for anyone with aspirations of becoming successful in the business world. Well worth the paltry sum it costs.Book Review: For those with focus, a clear business vision reaps rewards
Summary: 5 Stars
J. Paul Getty's honesty was fascinating in my view. He made a fortune (dollarwise) yet was married many times, seeing women as another kind of wine to be enjoyed yet admitting that perhaps he would have been happier in life with perhaps a modest income and only a single mate throughout his lifetime. He distinguishes between a true entrepreneur (like himself) vs others with almost the same God-given talent who do not achieve business goals as effectively as he does. J. Paul Getty was a very thoughtful man who I believe cared, in his own imperfect way, for society and for the people who worked for him. In my view, J. Paul Getty did give back to the community some of the financial rewards he received by serving the community well with a good solid business idea. Thank you J. Paul Getty for your unique insights into the world and the world of business.Book Review: I liked it but not it wasn't earth shattering
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Book Review: Misleading title
Summary: 5 Stars
This book goes beyond the matter of making money written by one of the richest people living at his time. Getty writes that 'richness' is at least as much a matter of character, of philosophy, outlook and attitude, as it is of money. And to be truly rich, regardless of fortune or lack of it, a man must live by his own values.
While several chapters are average ... the chapter 'The Art of Individuality' if one of the finest chapters i've ever read. Artists of any profession, but in particular entrepreneurs, will profit from Getty's words on being a non-conformist, dissenter and rebel who is seldom if ever satisfied with the status quo.
Book Review: One of the Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is definitely one of the best books written about business on the market! There are some great stories about Paul Getty's own experience and also many great examples of how a business should treat it's employees and customers. Anyone wanting to know more about the way to run a business should read this book. Mr. Getty was a brillant man who followed good business principles and he did a great job outlining them here. This will get you into his head and you will leave with a much greater understanding about the man and the way he lived his life. Everyone who reads this will enjoy it and learn a lot about what it takes to be great in business.