Life and Money. How I Made 500,000,000. Memoirs of a Billionaire. My Life. My Achievements

John Davison Rockefeller — an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first dollar billionaire in the history of mankind. In 1870, he founded the company «Standard Oil» and managed it until his official retirement in 1897. Henry Ford — an industrialist, owner of automobile manufacturing plants, inventor, and author of 161 U.S. patents. His slogan — «A Car for Everyone»: Ford's factory produced the cheapest cars at the beginning of the automotive era. The company «Ford Motor Company» exists to this day. «He who works all day has no time to earn money» — a familiar situation? This was the belief of one of the most successful and wealthiest entrepreneurs in history — none other than Rockefeller. If you want to get rich but don’t know how to earn your first capital, the autobiographies of Henry Ford and John Davison Rockefeller will help you successfully start a business. At the same time, the advice in this book can also be applied in everyday life. For example, Rockefeller's entrepreneurial flair appeared even in childhood. John bought a pound of candy, divided it into small piles, and sold it at a markup to his own sisters. The wisdom and experience of the authors will serve as a starting point for achieving financial independence, helping to develop creative thinking and successfully solve assigned tasks. It turns out that you don't have to be a genius — hard work, sound judgment, proper upbringing, and excellent education, along with the ability to communicate with people and understand them — is all that is needed. Adhere to the principle of «learning from the best», and success is guaranteed!