P.T. Barnum's classic book emphasizes self-reliance and perseverance in times of difficulty. It is based on his personal experience of making a fortune when it was difficult to do so, and encourages readers to avoid negativity and worry.
I recently came across the classic book that details the lives of some of America's wealthiest individuals. Written by P.T. Barnum, this book tells the story of men who made their fortunes when it was extremely challenging to do so.
One of the individuals featured in the book is Stephen Girard, who started his life as a poor cabin boy but eventually died with a net worth of nine million dollars. A.T. Stewart, a poor Irish boy, paid taxes on an impressive million and a half dollars of income per year. Another success story is John Jacob Astor, who began his life as a poor farmer boy and eventually died with a net worth of 20 million dollars.
Finally, the book features the life story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who started his career by rowing a boat from Staten Island to New York. Vanderbilt eventually presented the government with a steamship worth a million dollars and passed away with a net worth of fifty million dollars.
Overall, I found this book to be an incredibly interesting read that sheds light on the struggles and successes of some of America's wealthiest individuals. The stories are incredibly inspiring and would be a valuable read for anyone looking for motivation to succeed.
One of the individuals featured in the book is Stephen Girard, who started his life as a poor cabin boy but eventually died with a net worth of nine million dollars. A.T. Stewart, a poor Irish boy, paid taxes on an impressive million and a half dollars of income per year. Another success story is John Jacob Astor, who began his life as a poor farmer boy and eventually died with a net worth of 20 million dollars.
Finally, the book features the life story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who started his career by rowing a boat from Staten Island to New York. Vanderbilt eventually presented the government with a steamship worth a million dollars and passed away with a net worth of fifty million dollars.
Overall, I found this book to be an incredibly interesting read that sheds light on the struggles and successes of some of America's wealthiest individuals. The stories are incredibly inspiring and would be a valuable read for anyone looking for motivation to succeed.
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