- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Key Porter Books; 1 edition (Aug 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1552639428
- ISBN-13: 978-1552639429
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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#24,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #71 in Books > Business & Investing > Reference
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This is a mentoring book primarily for the 20-to-40-year-old with entrepreneurial aspirations. Many older folks will also derive considerable inspiration from the life and business lessons contained in Get Smarter.
In examining his own life Seymour Schulich, a Canadian billionaire and philanthropist, realized that at age 20 he-like others his age-knew very little and was aware of that fact. At 30, he writes, one thinks one has acquired a lot of wisdom.
Upon later reflection, however, he realized he knew very little at that age, too!
Get Smarter is Schulich`s brilliantly idiosyncratic and informative attempt to impart lessons learned in a lifetime to today?s youth by someone who has achieved success in both his personal and professional life. In short, stand-alone chapters he covers such universal issues as:
-How to make a decision
-Manage all types of relationships
-Choose a career
-Deal with adversity
-Key business issues
-Investing lessons
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About the Author
SEYMOUR SCHULICH, is a Canadian, self-made billionaire whose career has spanned stock brokerage, investment counseling, mining and the oil industry. He is among Canada's greatest philanthropists having donated in excess of $200 million to universities. He has also endowed libraries, medical health centers, lecture, and music halls. Over 650 scholarships are awarded annually to students in Schulich schools. He holds degrees in Science (Chemistry), an MBA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He holds Canada's highest civilian award: the Order of Canada.
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18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Get Smarter and save yourself money,
By Lady Iron Fury (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons (Hardcover)
This book is pure fluff: there is not one chapter that impressed. There was no advice of substance provided by the author, and in many ways I feel hoodwinked. Maybe therein lies the inside joke: Get Smarter and don't expect to Get Smarter by reading this book.
14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed!,
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This review is from: Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons (Hardcover)
Very simplistic and had very little concrete information that you could use to improve your overall wealth. I was disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read,
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This review is from: Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons (Hardcover)
This book is a gem and has many life lessons for everyone and for all ages. Bruce Bailey
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