Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster What It Takes: Lessons In The Pursuit Of Excellence
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New York Times Bestseller From Blackstone Chairman, Ceo, And Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, A Long-Awaited Book That Uses Impactful Episodes From Schwarzman'S Life To Show Readers How To Build, Transform, And Lead Thriving Organizations. Whether You Are A Student, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Executive, Or Simply Someone Looking For Ways To Maximize Your Potential, The Same Lessons Apply. People Know Who Stephen Schwarzman Is--At Least They Think They Do. He'S The Man Who Took 400,000 And Co-Founded Blackstone, The Investment Firm That Manages Over 500 Billion As Of January 2019. He'S The Ceo Whose Views Are Sought By Heads Of State. He'S The Billionaire Philanthropist Who Founded Schwarzman Scholars, This Century'S Version Of The Rhodes Scholarship, In China. But Behind These Achievements Is A Man Who Has Spent His Life Learning And Reflecting On What It Takes To Achieve Excellence, Make An Impact, And Live A Life Of Consequence. Folding Handkerchiefs In His Father'S Linen Shop, Schwarzman Dreamed Of A Larger Life, Filled With Purpose And Adventure. His Grades And Athleticism Got Him Into Yale. After Starting His Career In Finance With A Short Stint At A Financial Firm Called Dlj, Schwarzman Began Working At Lehman Brothers Where He Ascended To Run The Mergers And Acquisitions Practice. He Eventually Partnered With His Mentor And Friend Pete Peterson To Found Blackstone, Vowing To Create A New And Different Kind Of Financial Institution. Building Blackstone Into The Leading Global Financial Institution It Is Today Didn'T Come Easy. Schwarzman Focused Intensely On Culture, Hiring Great Talent, And Establishing Processes That Allow The Firm To Systematically Analyze And Evaluate Risk. Schwarzman'S Simple Mantra "Don'T Lose Money" Has Helped Blackstone Become A Leading Private Equity And Real Estate Investor, And Manager Of Alternative Assets For Institutional Investors Globally. Both He And The Firm Are Known For The Rigor Of Their Investment Process, Their Innovative Approach To Deal Making, The Diversification Of Their Business Lines, And A Conviction To Be The Best At Everything They Do. Schwarzman Is Also An Active Philanthropist, Having Given Away More Than A Billion Dollars. In Philanthropy, As In Business, He Is Drawn To Situations Where His Capital And Energy Can Be Applied To Drive Transformative Solutions And Change Paradigms, Notably In Education. He Uses The Skills Learned Over A Lifetime In Finance To Design, Establish, And Support Impactful And Innovative Organizations And Initiatives. Review: Know where you are going - I am only half way through this book however the enthusiasm Stephen has for his work and the tenacity to explore, learn and change shows that we can all be winners if we try hard enough. Review: Excellent Book! - Excellent book, so much insight and transparency.
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,506 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #112 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals #164 in Business Development & Entrepreneurship #165 in Finance |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,964 Reviews |
T**N
Know where you are going
I am only half way through this book however the enthusiasm Stephen has for his work and the tenacity to explore, learn and change shows that we can all be winners if we try hard enough.
V**Y
Excellent Book!
Excellent book, so much insight and transparency.
A**O
Libro illuminante!
Pieno di spunti pratici e motivazionali, si legge con piacere e lascia riflettere su come migliorare ogni giorno. Consigliato a chi cerca ispirazione e crescita personale.
A**S
¡Excelente!
Buena filosofía de vida.
D**Z
Must Read
Stephen A. Schwarzman’s What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence is a masterfully written memoir that chronicles the life of a visionary who redefined global finance and philanthropy. From humble beginnings in his father’s linen shop to co-founding Blackstone, one of the world’s most influential investment firms, Schwarzman’s narrative is a testament to the transformative power of ambition, resilience, and disciplined leadership. With candor and insight, he recounts the challenges and triumphs of building an empire, revealing his meticulous approach to risk management and the creation of a culture that prizes innovation and talent. His philosophy, encapsulated in the mantra “Don’t lose money,” serves as both a guiding principle and a hallmark of his enduring success. Beyond the financial world, Schwarzman’s commitment to philanthropy shines through in initiatives like the Schwarzman Scholars program and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, underscoring his dedication to global education and technological advancement. Imbued with practical wisdom and profound reflections, What It Takes is more than a memoir; it is a blueprint for aspiring leaders, a celebration of human potential, and a powerful ode to the relentless pursuit of excellence.
9**9
Enjoyed the book till the end
Despite the impression that I had of Mr. Schwarzman after I read King of Capital (a self-centered, egoistic, assuming man), I liked how he is portrayed in this book. Well, this book is written by Mr. Schwarzman, so it is no wonder that he is a capable, unassuming, good person in this book, but still, I liked this book. One complaint about this book is that the 25 rules that Mr. Schwarzman presents at the end of the book would not be that useful to ordinary people. It is written in plain English.
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