John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
<b>Advice and words of wisdom from the greatest American businessman and philanthropist.</b><br /><br />John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the wealthiest man to have ever lived, after adjusting for inflation. An American businessman who made his wealth as a cofounder and leading figure of the Standard Oil Company, he also had a pivotal role in creating our modern system of philanthropy.<br /><br />Collected in <i>John D. Rockefeller on Making Money</i> are the words from the man himself, offering advice on how to successfully start and manage a booming business, as well as the most efficient ways to preserve your wealth once you have acquired it. These quotes also cover:<br /><br />Happiness in the face of great wealth<br />Money and its effects<br />Thoughts on facing public criticism<br />Thoughts on big business in the USA<br /><br />Included are John D. Rockefeller’s thoughts on the most sage and conscientious manner of distributing and sharing your wealth when your wealth is overflowing. Finally, we get a glimpse into Rockefeller’s life with the inclusion of some of his most personal correspondence.