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J. Paul Getty

J. Paul Getty

Founded Getty Oil in 1942 and was, by 1957, the richest man in America. How to Be Rich (1965) is his collection of business essays — straight talk on capital allocation, hiring, and risk from one of the twentieth century's most successful operators.

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How to Be Rich

Practical counsel from one of the 20th century's richest men — attitudes, habits, and principles of building lasting wealth.

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