I vividly remember the first time I read the Titan ( the biography of JD Rockefeller) I was astonished at the depth of business acumen, even at that time.
John Rockefeller was a man who came from humble beginnings, but was still able to achieve a feat that will be remembered in the history books.
At a very young age, he founded what later become known as standard oil and grew the company to a monopolistic status at that time. His method and wisdom are still useful today. So here are my top 10 Rockefeller quotes that still speaks wisdom to me till this day:
“Perseverance can overcome all obstacles. Even the laws of nature cannot stop it.”
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good and go for the great"
“He who works all day has no time to make money.”
"I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living, but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living"
“If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it"
“Don’t blame the marketing department. The buck stops with the chief executive"
“Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege"
“Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim"
"The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or cofee and I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun"
“Competition is a sin"
Hope you guys enjoyed them. And please do implement this into your business and personal life.
P. S: please check out the full book....Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow. Full of wisdom and knowledge for present day entrepreneurs.
Thanks guys