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The 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to His Son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom
The 38 letters written by Rockefeller to his son imparting his perspectives, ideology, and wisdom to his son.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2020
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October 16, 2023
Fascinating as a piece of history, business advice, insight into Rockefeller's personality and aging.
A very short book, and very much worth it.
A very short book, and very much worth it.
February 19, 2023
- An absolutely stunning book, each letter contains 1 lesson and I can't help but almost highlighting all of the contents... it's one of these books where I probably will return to again and again
October 1, 2023
Bởi vì đây là những lá thư viết cho con trai, nên cách diễn giải của Rockefeller rất xúc tích. Đây cũng chính là điểm tôi thích nhất về quyển sách này.
Có những “từ/việc” chúng ta nghĩ mình đã hiểu, nhưng sau khi được nghe giải thích từ Rockefeller xong mới phát hiện ra trước giờ mình cũng thực sự chưa hiểu rõ “từ/việc ” đó như mình nghĩ.
Vd: Sự hợp tác không giống như tình bạn, tình yêu và hôn nhân, mục đích của hợp tác không phải là xây dung tình cảm, mà là để đạt được lợi ích.
Có những “từ/việc” chúng ta nghĩ mình đã hiểu, nhưng sau khi được nghe giải thích từ Rockefeller xong mới phát hiện ra trước giờ mình cũng thực sự chưa hiểu rõ “từ/việc ” đó như mình nghĩ.
Vd: Sự hợp tác không giống như tình bạn, tình yêu và hôn nhân, mục đích của hợp tác không phải là xây dung tình cảm, mà là để đạt được lợi ích.
January 15, 2024
Everyone needs to read this book! Amazing read, jam-packed with wisdom on career & life. Loved hearing about Rockefeller’s rise through his insightful letters to his son.
October 5, 2021
It seems apocryphal. This edition seems to be translated from Chinese to English, as the original book was in Chinese.
July 24, 2023
Rockefeller was not born wealthy, he was born in a rather simple family but his parents tried to get him into school. The fact that Rockefeller has The date that he was first hired by a company as his second birthday is rather astonishing.
This person was born to work. He does not believe in luck but the people who work hard ice going to be successful. This concept is different with all the financial improvement that has happened now, where capital works for the stakeholders, but his inner self is stick to what we called ‘the improvement of productivity’.
He had gone to interview for several weeks, failing many times. And then he worked in an established company.
The book is really a compilation of letters that Rockefeller wrote to his son. We don’t need a Harvard degree to understand the wisdom inside the stories that he’s telling his son, and the decisions he made during his entire life. The letters are written in the first person perspective, very honest, very transparent.
I believe a father will not try to hurt his son. And after reading this book you may become Rockefellers son.
This person was born to work. He does not believe in luck but the people who work hard ice going to be successful. This concept is different with all the financial improvement that has happened now, where capital works for the stakeholders, but his inner self is stick to what we called ‘the improvement of productivity’.
He had gone to interview for several weeks, failing many times. And then he worked in an established company.
The book is really a compilation of letters that Rockefeller wrote to his son. We don’t need a Harvard degree to understand the wisdom inside the stories that he’s telling his son, and the decisions he made during his entire life. The letters are written in the first person perspective, very honest, very transparent.
I believe a father will not try to hurt his son. And after reading this book you may become Rockefellers son.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2023
Each letter came with a lesson. Most, I already knew, but it reminded me a lot about my younger brother for things he has to learn.
Reading recommendation from Rockefeller that I might want to read (and maybe you too): Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden
Reading recommendation from Rockefeller that I might want to read (and maybe you too): Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden
March 9, 2024
The only mindset on business and entrepreneurship you'll ever need.
It encompasses everything from the basic mindset to more niche (and controversial) opinions on what it takes to become wealthy. And I'm all for it.
It encompasses everything from the basic mindset to more niche (and controversial) opinions on what it takes to become wealthy. And I'm all for it.
March 16, 2021
Great book and reading, lots of practical learning items and life lessons. Some minor grammar mistakes in this copy and archaic notions throughout but overall it was well structured.
October 11, 2021
Good Read
100 years have passed and much truth exists in this straightforward book. Letters of great significance that should be taken seriously.
100 years have passed and much truth exists in this straightforward book. Letters of great significance that should be taken seriously.
June 13, 2022
Two and a half century later Rockefeller still be spitting straight facts. Enlightening, if only too short for retaining any sharp memory of it. 3.7 ish maybe.
June 26, 2022
Tôi nghĩ tôi cũng sẽ viết thư cho con mình
September 5, 2023
Letters 11 and 13 were cool. Some of it was a bit cliche and basic but overall very cool stories, history, and such. Quite inspired
September 21, 2023
best book so far in my life. love it
Highly recommend. Great book. I’m so lucky to read this book while I’m pregnant. Hopefully the baby can feel the great vibe as well!
Highly recommend. Great book. I’m so lucky to read this book while I’m pregnant. Hopefully the baby can feel the great vibe as well!
November 14, 2023
To quote Morgan Housel. A lot of the advice John had remained the same as ever compare to what we hear today.
January 6, 2024
Excellent
An excellent insight view into Rockefellers true belief’s and thoughts that remain poignant and beneficial to all who take the time to read this book
An excellent insight view into Rockefellers true belief’s and thoughts that remain poignant and beneficial to all who take the time to read this book
February 16, 2024
Absolute amazing!
Made me feel thankful because I got to read this piece. Made me reflect on my life and also my dad’s lessons to me.
Made me feel thankful because I got to read this piece. Made me reflect on my life and also my dad’s lessons to me.
March 3, 2024
Short and inspiring read - crazy that this book was written over a hundred years ago and there are so many interesting parallels that can be applied to our lives today. Definitely recommend!
March 28, 2024
Absolutely loved it.
Instant favorite.
Instant favorite.
February 2, 2024
Will be gifting this book for the rest of my life. Masterpiece
November 2, 2022
The book of 38 letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son is great. I would love to contact the author to translate this book into Vietnamese. I can't find any information about the author. Please, send me the author's email address if you know. Thanks a lot. My email is nguyenthinhuycmag@gmail.com
December 30, 2023
38 Letters from Rockefeller to his son
1. Starting points do not determine your end point Our destiny is determined by our actions, not by our origins.
2. Luck depends on planning. Everyone is a designer and architect of his own destiny.
3. The greatest reward for our hard work is not what we get, but what we will become.
4. Once avoiding failure becomes your motivation to do things, you have embarked on a path of laziness and powerless.
5. If you stay still, you will regress, but to move forward you must be willing to make decisions and take risks.
6. Too many people overestimate what they lack, but underestimate what they have.
7. Doing small things is the cornerstone of making big things.
8. Do not take the first step without thinking about the last step.
9. Only by being able to endure what people cannot bear, can you do what people cannot do.
10. Do not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
1. Starting points do not determine your end point Our destiny is determined by our actions, not by our origins.
2. Luck depends on planning. Everyone is a designer and architect of his own destiny.
3. The greatest reward for our hard work is not what we get, but what we will become.
4. Once avoiding failure becomes your motivation to do things, you have embarked on a path of laziness and powerless.
5. If you stay still, you will regress, but to move forward you must be willing to make decisions and take risks.
6. Too many people overestimate what they lack, but underestimate what they have.
7. Doing small things is the cornerstone of making big things.
8. Do not take the first step without thinking about the last step.
9. Only by being able to endure what people cannot bear, can you do what people cannot do.
10. Do not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
November 24, 2023
Surprising insights
Was expecting the contents of the letters to be more calculated and objective but you see a heart and a spirit in each of the letters. Good humour laced throughout along with obviously distinctive mindsets that set him apart. Highly recommended for any leader, manager, executive.
Was expecting the contents of the letters to be more calculated and objective but you see a heart and a spirit in each of the letters. Good humour laced throughout along with obviously distinctive mindsets that set him apart. Highly recommended for any leader, manager, executive.
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