Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons [Hardcover]

Seymour Schulich (Author), Derek DeCloet (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

There are plenty of guides on the market that claim to hold the secret to getting rich. But this book is different – Get Smarter offers advice as to how to make better, more informed career and personal decisions, resulting in the well-roundedness necessary for successful financial ventures. Penned by Seymour Schulich, one of North America’s most astute, savvy, and colorful businessmen and philanthropists, this guide draws from personal experience to educate business-minded young people. In 49 consise and easy chapters, Schulich describes the importance of keeping one’s outlook flexible, so that opportunities are not missed. He describes successful methods for decision-making, relationships, career choices, dealing with adversity, and exploring investment options. Get Smarter extends beyond the category of business strategy; Schulich’s recommendations will serve those looking to get rich — both in business and in life.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

SEYMOUR SCHULICH, is a Canadian, self-made billionaire whose career has spanned stock brokerage, investment counseling, mining and the oil industry. He is among Canada's greatest philanthropists having donated in excess of $200 million to universities. He has also endowed libraries, medical health centers, lecture, and music halls. Over 650 scholarships are awarded annually to students in Schulich schools. He holds degrees in Science (Chemistry), an MBA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He holds Canada's highest civilian award: the Order of Canada.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Key Porter Books (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554701147
• ISBN-13: 978-1554701148
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #868,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Gold!!, August 16, 2007

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JJ (Toronto) - See all my reviews

Finally a business/life advice book that actually gives excellent practical advice...and lots of it! Whereas most business/advice books take a one-note idea worthy of a pamphlet and stretch it to 300 pages, Schulich's new book does the opposite. He dispenses many excellent pieces of advice, each in a short (1.5 - 3 page) chapter that gets to the point. This is really a compendium of life and business advice: 30+ great nuggets of very insightful and practical (and well-explained) wisdom that one could easily imagine being written in 30+ books. If you value your time and appreciate brevity, clarity and wisdom distilled to its purest form, this book is a must buy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A no Brainer - read it, September 25, 2008

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Jim Estill (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons (Hardcover)

I loved the book. Seymour Schulich is an accomplished entrepreneur billionaire which is why people might listen to him.

His advice is just old fashioned common sense (which is not that common)

The book consists of 48 very short chapters. (Don't be daunted -- this is a very simple and fast read.) It is written largely as an older man's mentoring for someone who is new and going into business. As I read the various rules, I couldn't help but smile and nod in agreement with almost everything he had to say in almost every area.

The book is not only business lessons but covers lessons on finance and life. He even gets into relationships.

I found the book to be a page turner (which might seem ironic for a business book, but perhaps I am different). It contained many gems and philosophies.

It is definitely worth the read!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Everyone, August 17, 2007

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Steele Curry (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Get Smarter is filled with wise and proven advice for readers of all ages, including those just starting their careers and anyone involved in business and investments. The author is blunt and to the point on a wide range of subjects. His remarkable track record in managing successful companies and making winning investments gives a great deal of weight to his advice. Even more impressive is the author's extensive philanthropy and support of youth and education. I highly recommend this book for everyone.