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The Art of Being Unreasonable
Book

The Art of Being Unreasonable

Lessons in Unconventional Thinking

Wiley, 2012 mais...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Engaging

Recommendation

Self-made multibillionaire Eli Broad personifies the American Dream. Philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of two Fortune 500 companies, Broad is the son of Jewish-Lithuanian immigrants who owned a Christmas theme store, though they did not celebrate Christmas and had no prior retail experience. In this autobiography, Broad attributes his accomplishments to his “unreasonableness,” thoroughness and gutsy style. He explains how he made his fortune and offers tips on management and investing. Broad paints his personal story in bright primary colors with the simplest brush strokes, but he’s glad to teach you how to get ahead in life and business. getAbstract recommends his saga to ambitious entrepreneurs, managers and investors.

Take-Aways

  • Self-made multibillionaire, businessman and philanthropist Eli Broad is an unreasonable man who does things his way.
  • His trademark methods include extensive research, careful analysis, strategic thought and bold action.
  • Broad eschews conventional wisdom, and his favorite question is “Why not?”

About the Author

Self-made multibillionaire Eli Broad is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and museum patron. He and his wife, Edythe, co-founded The Broad Foundation and lead other Los Angeles charities.


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