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Howard Hughes and Preston Tucker both are entrepreneurs, but they both were led down different paths. One became a millionaire while the other went bankrupt. Unlike Howard Hughes, Preston Tucker did not become rich or have a legacy, instead Preston Tucker lost his factory due to all the stocks plummeting because of bad publicity and lawsuits. He also had to sell the remaining cars he had made to finance himself out of bankruptcy. Preston Tucker was an entrepreneur that had an idea that could have made millions, but he had failed because of his ethics and business skill. He promoted a car made from junk parts, could barely operate, and had malfunctions without telling people investing in his stock the truth which had really led to the lawsuit

Owning a Ball Python was quite the experience. When my family owned an exotic animal store, we acquired Ball Pythons when I was around age ten. They tare generally easier to care for if you can devote the time. I have a fear of snakes and do not find them cute and cuddly, but some people may. Owning a Ball Python isn’t legal everywhere, so before obtaining one, be sure to do legal research. A good website to learn about the laws concerning reptiles and exotic pets is http://reptilelaws.org/ . One interesting fact about Ball Pythons is the origin of their name. They got the name “Ball Python”, because when they perceive something as a threat, they roll themselves into a ball while tucking their head inside their coils.

Due to the harsh reality uncovered in this chapter, society is able to see how hard it is to become successful, whether it is as a franchisee or starting a company on your own. At a success seminar Dave Feamster took his employees to, a paralyzed but still upbeat and motivational Christopher Reeve’s said, “Since my accident, I’ve been realizing … that success means something quite different” (Schlosser 107). Reeve’s is referencing the millions he made in his 20’s and that there may be more to success than that. “’I see people who achieve these conventional goals, he says … ‘None of it matters” (Schlosser 107). This is such a powerful moment in the chapter, Schlosser is supposed to be attending a motivational seminar and yet readers walk away from it wondering, at what point success worth it is. If this man who was famous and beloved by America says he thinks he is irrelevant, what about us? In this chapter readers see that big companies measure their success in money and profits, but how should society measure it’s? The public education system might measure success in graduates or students that go on to college. But the great thing about this chapter is Christopher Reeve’s challenges the way you measure your success and leaves that up to the audience’s interpretation.

Is it coincidental that Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Bill Joy and many other multi-millionaires were all born within a span of 3 years? Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Outliers, suspects that there is something more behind this occurrence than just a simple coincidence. He asserts that there is no such thing as a self-made man and success does not come from natural talent, rather it comes from extraordinary opportunities and hidden advantages. In Outliers, Gladwell attempts to debunk the myth that people are successful because of themselves, and not because of other factors. Even Malcolm Gladwell acknowledges that passion and hard work are required to succeed. However, he believes that this passion and time to put in the work would not be possible without the aid of extraordinary opportunities. Gladwell prepares a firm set of logical arguments, including the advantages of birth dates, cultural legacy and family backgrounds, to guarantee that his audience will be convinced of his conviction.

As a young child, one of Lane’s idols was Donnie Gay. When Lane got a chance to meet his idol, he called him a fake cowboy. Lane’s idea of a cowboy was a gentlemen that tipped their hats, true friend, and was an encouragement to other young riders. Donnie wore tennis shoes, smoked and had no time for others, especially young fans. Due to his interaction with his “idol,” Lane Frost vowed to always make time for his young fans. Monty Henson was also one of these idols. Henson had won thirteen consecutive years for the National Finals Rodeo. He had always had a feather in his hat, and Lane had thought it was “neat”. Lane then decided that this would be his trademark. Lane would choose from random feathers he had found and put them in his hat.

Gladwell states, “ Gladwell states, “ Their success is not exceptional or mysterious. It is grounded in a web of advantages and inheritances, some deserved, some not, some earned, some just plain lucky- but all critical to making them who they are."(pg. 285) This quote from Outliers shows how Gladwell almost undermines certain people’s success. No matter who the person is, in order to have a virtuous life full of fortune you need to put in an ample amount of time and effort. David K. Lee is a philanthropist and owner of Hing Wa Lee jewelers. Lee inherited the jewelry business when he was a young man and he is now a part of the billionaires club. Gladwell would argue that David Lee got his fortune from opportunity because he inherited his dad’s jewelry company. This logic is interminably flawed. Inheriting the jewelry company could have helped him reach his success, but Lee’s personal merit is what helped him make his way to the top. If lee just ran the jewelry shop like it was being run when his father gave it up, he would have never been as financially sound as he is now. Instead, Lee ventured out and broadened the businesses horizons and made it a major brand selling business, selling huge names such as Rolex, Audemars and peu, and Hublot. Lee’s ambition to make his dad’s jewelry company something much better is what made him make millions of dollar. It wasn’t the opportunity. Even if David K. Lee didn’t inherit Hing Wa Lee Jewelers, he would have found another way to put his innovative mind to work in order to create a

While the author, Malcolm Gladwell, does not dispute that hard work in a necessary component, we learn that many factors, lucky breaks, and some coincidences all occur in making high achievers into true outliers. We also learn that many of the richest, most famous, and most successful people in

Michael Jeffrey Jordan or MJ is an American retired professional basketball player, businessman and Chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. Michael has all these great titles under his belt that make him the millionaire he is today. However, his most significant accomplishment throughout his career is being the inspiration for the production of Air Jordan basketball footwear and athletic clothing produced by Nike. These accomplishments wasn’t reached overnight, it took lots of dedication and hard-work. Most people think that following in successful persons footsteps is difficult. It is, but it is possible. There are tremendous amounts of steps that you could take to achieve similar results and achievements.

The birds sing their hidden language in the distance, suddenly silenced by the man in the shadows…This man greets the swamps of the Mississippi, engulfed in the quiet, in the one place not touched by outside influences. One day, the birds change their tone, for many others have decided to follow him. These people have harsh lines framing their face, callouses on hands that mark years of work. This ramshackle group comes together as one, forging into their own people, for their freedoms were worth life, and even death. In spite of the tensions and the Civil War raging on, Newton Knight took a stand by abandoning the Confederates and overthrowing the authorities to create his own Free State of Jones. Deserting the commonalities of the southern man, Newt assembled the Knight Company and led a rebellion, leading to a mixed community today in Jones County, where descendants remember the legend of the man who

The typical millionaires portrayed in the book were not the jet setting, high profile, luxury car driving executive that most would equate with affluence. In fact, the typical millionaire is a 57 year old male, self-employed, with an average income of $247,000. They are fairly well educated, wear inexpensive suits, and drive late model American made cars. On average, these millionaires live in modest homes and work in occupations such as: contractors, auctioneers, farmers, owners of mobile home parks, and stamp and coin dealers. These individuals are organized, live within a budget, and spend considerable time and energy investing. These individuals are also self-described tight wads. In lieu of receiving money directly for their time, the authors offered to donate money in the interviewee’s name to a favorite charity. The reply of most of the millionaires was “I am my own favorite charity,” and kept the money for themselves.

I. Attention Material: How many of you want to get rich? How many of you want to do what you love? Well, I am going to tell you about one of the most successful business magnates, engineer, and investor in the world.

Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE, is a British scientist, writer, broadcaster and member of the House of Lords. Specialising in the physiology of the brain, Susan researches the impact of 21st century technologies on the mind, how the brain generates consciousness and novel approaches to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Susan has written a range of non-specialist books on issues relating to the mind and brain for the general reader. She appears regularly on radio and television and frequently gives talks to the public and private

One of the first most successful business mogul, Jonny Rockefeller achieved tremendous financial success. “The New Tycoons: John D. Rockefeller” He became one of America’s first billionaire. As a capitalist his goal was to make money. He envisioned himself as one of the richest person in America. Becoming a billionaire wasn’t something that was handed to him on a silver platter. “10 People Living the American Dream” Growing up he was one of six children. His mother raised him mostly single-handedly. He held various jobs to help support his family. Eventually his brother and him ventured in the oil business and monopolized the industry.

Excellent businesses are the direct result of excellent management, and Fortune magazine highly ranks them as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” (Schermerhorn & Bachrach. 2015. p. 456). His leadership style is a balance of both the Human Relations and Democratic styles. He shows the Human Relations style through the support of his employees over the tasks of work by his philosophy of building the culture and all other aspects of the business will follow suit (Schermerhorn & Bachrach. 2015. p. 456). The only aspect of his leadership that could come under criticism would be where the line between work and fun is drawn. With the company’s focus on quality over quantity, there might be financial benefits that are not being realized. The leadership approach that he takes is definitely situational and would not achieve the same result if it were implemented in such fields as health care or the legal profession.

The thing that naturally attracts success for wealthy people is the inner software in their brain their mindset. Imagine eliminating your weaknesses and discovering your strengths, bringing to life a new and powerful