Key takeaways from the book are:
- Money is not an end in itself, but it is sometimes the most effective way to help us realize our dreams
- Begin working at a young age, to become rich
- If you are careful when recruiting employees, management becomes easier
- Even the best surgeon needs to be retrained regularly to stay current on the latest research and procedures
- Don’t expect your employees to work harder than you do
- Be optimistic, but always be prepared for the worst
- Don’t let anyone be your yardstick. That’s taking power away from yourself in a big way
- Millionaires never try to do another man’s job
- Never borrow long term with the prospects of short-term income
- If you love, absolutely love what you are doing, chances are excellent that you’ll succeed
