Author(s): Ron Chernow
Publisher: Random House
Pages: 800
Binding: Hardcover
More than a biography, the story of John D. Rockefeller is a useful guide to discovering principles of successful living. He did not listen to the opinions of others; instead, he relied upon long-range planning and his own best observation of the facts. He balanced work and family, yet still managed to achieve phenomenal success. He was hated for his accomplishments by do-nothing intellectuals/politicians and envious competitors. Sounds a lot like today, doesn't it? Contrary to popular opinion, Rockefeller was not a true monopolist. He did not use force to keep others from competing with him. He used uncompromising excellence.