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Advantages of Poverty, by Andrew Carnegie, is a dynamic book that encapsulates the life and wisdom of the millionaire philanthropist with brief biographical information along with portions of his other essays. You will discover the attitude of selfless giving that motivated this innovative businessman who helped various communities, charities, and organizations to achieve greater success during his day. The wisdom of the steel tycoon who immigrated from Scotland will undoubtedly inspire you to recognize the advantages of an exceptional work ethic that overcomes poverty and lack.
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"Advantages of Poverty" is a dynamic book that encapsulates the life and wisdom of the millionaire philanthropist with brief biographical information along with portions of his essays. You will discover the attitude of selfless giving that motivated this innovative businessman who helped various communities, charities, and organizations to achieve greater success during his day. The wisdom of the steel tycoon who immigrated from Scotland will undoubtedly inspire you to recognize the advantages of an exceptional work ethic that overcomes poverty and lack. "I have had to deal with great sums. Many millions of dollars have since passed through my hands. But the genuine satisfaction I had from that one dollar and twenty cents outweighs any subsequent pleasure in money-getting. It was the direct reward of honest, manual labor." ANDREW CARNEGIE
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Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late nineteenth century. He was also one of the most important philanthropists of his era.
Charles E. ?Tremendous? Jones is a publisher and motivator who has gained a reputation as an inspirational humorist and book evangelist. He is the author of "Life is Tremendous?7 Laws of Leadership," with more than 2,000,000 copies in print in twelve languages. Two of his speeches, "The Price of Leadership" and "Where Does Leadership Begin?" have been enjoyed by millions. Charles E. Jones was born in Alabama and grew up in Pennsylvania. He and his wife Gloria now reside in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and have six children, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. For more than fifty years his purpose and passion has been exciting people to read, think, and share. In 2002 he received the Doctor of Humane Letters from the Central Pennsylvania College and in 2003 their new library was named the Charles ?T? Jones Leadership Library in recognition of his love for reading and sharing great books.
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- PublisherTremendous Life Books
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0937539929
- ISBN 13 9780937539927
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages54
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