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The Dream: How I Learned the Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship and Made Millions [Hardcover]

Gurbaksh Chahal (Author)
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"While success like his is often attributed to luck, Chahal's story, like that of many immigrants, is more one of sacrifice ... it was years of hard work, persistence and faith, along with the support of his family, that brought his financial rewards--not chance."--San Francisco Chronicle

"Chahal is a prodigy, a successful entrepreneur, and a writer. His story is remarkable and we think it is a prime example of what can be accomplished with a little motivation and ingenuity. Young Hollywood wants to know what this young man can’t do!"--Young Hollywood

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Gurbaksh Chahal started the Internet advertising company ClickAgents from his bedroom at the age of 16, having emigrated to the United States with his Sikh family from the small town of Tarn Taran, India. He dropped out of high school to pursue the venture full-time, and two years later sold ClickAgents for $40 million, making him one of the youngest self-made millionaires in history and allowing him and his entire family to realize their dreams. Chahal went on to become the youngest executive of a multi-billion dollar NASDAQ-listed company, and then sold his second company, BlueLithium, to Yahoo! for $300 million, turning many of his employees into multi-millionaires as well.

In The Dream, Chahal's refreshing advice for entrepreneurs encourages them to embrace risk and to carve out new niches in the marketplace. He emphasizes the value of good business timing: how to execute an idea and get it to the marketplace, how to create and maintain solid business relationships, how to stay grounded, and--most importantly--how to teach yourself that failure is not an option. Chahal's story not only shows how a 16-year-old immigrant overcame discrimination and adversity to fulfill his highest ambitions, but also provides aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable hands-on advice on how to achieve success.


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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (October 23, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0230610951
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230610958
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #177,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, October 29, 2008
This review is from: The Dream: How I Learned the Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship and Made Millions (Hardcover)
I really like this book. I can relate to the struggles to become independent from my parents, and the difficulty in accepting who I am and how different I am from a lot of people. I like some of the lessons, especially on the importance of knowing your DNA, and working on your strengths. I do computer programming so reading about his story was also really nice for me to see some of the ways a businessman/salesman thinks. This was an easy and good read as well.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice book with universal lessons all entrepreneurs either learn before they start a company or as they start it., November 16, 2008
This review is from: The Dream: How I Learned the Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship and Made Millions (Hardcover)

I liked this book. It is another of those business books written by an entrepreneur who made a lot of money by creating a company or two and then wrote a book explaining how he did it and what he learned a long the way. There were 7 chapters.

The author's story was interesting. At least I found it to be. But I would have liked the book better if the author had expanded on his Chapter 7 that covered "The Lessons of Entrepreneurship." I group those lessons below in five different categories as follows:

I. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
>>Do your homework
>>Never compromise your morality
>>Watch your back
>>Own your mistakes
>>Don't expect perfection, but strive for it
>>Be fearless
>>Pick your battles
II. PEOPLE SKILLS
>>Perception is reality
>>Learn to listen
>>Adjust your attitude
>>Grow a thick skin
>>Forget noble motivations
>>Be nice to people on the way up
III. TIME MANAGEMENT
>>Don't procrastinate
>>Don't do anything by half measures
>>Expect the unexpected
IV. BUSINESS SKILLS
>>Never lose sight of the competition
>>Trust your gut
>>Listen to your heart
>>Don't get emotional
>>Be frugal
V. OPERATIONS
>>Always negotiate from a position of strength
>>Hire the smartest people you can find
>>When it comes to staffing your company, don't be frugal
>>Figure out what you are good at

If you are young and a want-be entrepreneur, then I recommend you consider giving this book a read. The author was young when he started his entrepreneurial journey. And the numerous lessons he cites in the book and I cite above are definitely important lessons one should learn preferably before, but maybe during, their journey to starting a company.

You may not make as much money starting and selling your first company as the author did. But the lessons he talks about are universal. 4 stars!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story! Dreams do come true..., October 24, 2008
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What a great story! It's wonderful to read about someone living the American dream. From immigrating from India as a child to dropping out of high school to becoming a self-made millionaire while still a teenager, Gurbaksh's story is inspiring and motivational, as well as an excellent read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dream: How I Learned the Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship and Made Millions
The story is so heart renching. Beautifully written. A good read for everyone and very inspirational.
Published 18 days ago by peramjit dulku

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Inspiring Book
I liked this book and read this book in 2 hrs. I was delighted by the fact that somebody from simple background dreamt high and went thro' all odds to fulfill them. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by Raj Dhawan

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice read but useless
This is a story of a young man's life. In the book you expect to find insights into entreprenurial process but end up finding more on the author's family and personal life. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read...
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5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book in one sitting...
If you want inspiration, read this.

Here's a guy with all the limitations
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them from taking action. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Arthur Musashi

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the whole book in 1 sitting!
This is a fantastic book for any young entrepreneur wanting to kick butt in the business world.

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I enjoyed this book because it gave me insight into the Sikh culture. The lessons learned on how C.P.A networks work was insightful as well. Read more
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