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How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis offers practical advice and insights from the author's own experiences in building wealth. It focuses on the mindset, strategies, and pitfalls of entrepreneurship, providing readers with a candid perspective on what it really takes to achieve financial success.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in practical, no-nonsense advice on wealth-building from someone who's been extremely successful in business. Felix Dennis shares his personal experiences and insights with humour and candour, making it both an informative and entertaining read for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Part manual, part memoir, part primer, this book is a template for those who are willing to stare down failure and transform their lives.

Canny, infuriating, cynical and generous by turns, How To Get Rich is an invaluable guide to 'the surprisingly simple art of collecting money which already has your name on it'.

How you, too, can get rich - by Felix Dennis, one of Britain's wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs.

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How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis is an illuminating guide crafted by one of Britain's most successful self-made entrepreneurs. This compelling book provides a unique blend of autobiographical content and practical advice aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs and ambitious individuals achieve financial success. Felix Dennis embarks on a riveting journey, recounting his rise from modest beginnings in South London to becoming a magnate virtually by accident. His candid narrative unveils the intricacies of wealth creation, sharing both his spectacular successes and noteworthy failures. Throughout the book, Dennis delivers actionable strategies and timeless wisdom, making it a treasure trove of insights for those determined to transform their financial destiny. "Making money is a knack, a knack that can be acquired. And if someone like me can become rich, then so can you – no matter what your present circumstances." This remarkable assertion by Dennis forms the foundation of How to Get Rich. He firmly believes that almost anyone of reasonable intelligence can accumulate wealth, given sufficient motivation and application. The book meticulously dissects his business practices, offering a step-by-step blueprint for budding entrepreneurs to follow. Primarily focused on the methodical creation of wealth, How to Get Rich is more than just a manual. It is part memoir, part primer, offering a sincere account of Dennis's journey. The narrative is interspersed with his personal anecdotes, providing readers with a relatable and inspiring touchstone. Dennis's approach is unapologetically candid, shedding light on both the glamorous and gritty aspects of the entrepreneurial world. Canny, infuriating, cynical, and generous by turns, How to Get Rich is an invaluable guide to "the surprisingly simple art of collecting money which already has your name on it." Dennis's prose is engaging and thought-provoking, challenging readers to confront their fears and seize opportunities. His insights are presented with a blend of wit and wisdom, ensuring that the book is as entertaining as it is enlightening. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned businessperson, or someone merely curious about the mechanics of wealth, How to Get Rich promises to deliver practical knowledge and motivational fervour. Felix Dennis's legacy, encapsulated in this book, serves as a beacon for anyone resolute in their quest for financial independence.

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Compulsive and highly entertaining, Observer describes the book as wise, fearlessly frank, and truly inspirational, promising riches. The Sunday Telegraph praises it as lively and authoritative, full of honest insights and excellent business advice. The Times finds it absorbing, provocative, and enjoyable, while the Financial Times appreciates its well-founded advice from hard-won experience.

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ISBN: 9780091921668

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Felix Dennis was imprisoned in 1971 as co-editor of OZ magazine. After his acquittal on appeal, he founded his own magazine publishing company in 1973 and made millions with the sale of Personal Computer World and MacUser in the mid-eighties. Today, Dennis Publishing remains a privately owned company with headquarters in London and New York City. Titles include The Week, Auto Express, Computer Shopper and Maxim. The annual Sunday Times Rich List estimates that Felix Dennis is the 65th richest individual in the UK. Following a life-threatening illness, his first collection of poetry, A Glass Half Full, was published in 2002. Two further collections followed in 2004 and 2006, Lone Wolf and When Jack Sued Jill. His other interests include planting trees and he divides his time between homes in Warwickshire, London, New York, Connecticut and the Caribbean island of Mustique.

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