What It Takes
Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence
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Drew Birdseye
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Stephen A. Schwarzman
About this listen
Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman shows readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations.
Stephen Schwarzman took $400,000 and cofounded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion and invests in hundreds of companies globally. He’s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state around the world and supports universities with funding for cutting edge research and technology. But behind these accomplishments is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact and live a life of consequence.
Schwarzman’s story is an empowering, entertaining and informative guide for anyone striving for greater personal impact. From deal-making to investing, leadership to entrepreneurship, philanthropy to diplomacy, Schwarzman has lessons for how to achieve success through the relentless pursuit of excellence.
©2019 Stephen A. Schwarzman (P)2019 Simon & Schuster Audio
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- Alexander Adjei Bram
- 09-29-20
An excellent book by all standards.
Steve shares it all. He thoughtfully sums up so well what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
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- Dinesh Senan
- 09-17-22
Extraordinary and Invaluable
For any aspiring entrepreneur, this is required reading. This work properly gives you an authentic grounding for what it REALLY takes to succeed, at levels that bring conventional wisdom to its knees. Worth the investment in time. I’ve read it cover to cover, twice.
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- Ben Dor
- 03-07-23
big like
i really enjoyed it 🤠. alot of tips from a big men ... .
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- Anonymous User
- 09-21-22
A powerful book
a truly power book which valuable lessons that will help anyone in any career field.
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- M H
- 02-04-20
jump to end and listen to 25 guidelines
skip the rest .... like most auto biographies you get to hear about what Schwartzman wants to talk about and what he believes his epitaph to be .... a nice story but not really interesting... the 25 ideas at end worth listening to
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- Suchindra K C
- 11-14-20
Transformational knowledge on global leadership
Absolutely loved the unrestricted access to mind of a leader. Inspirational and Reference for life.
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- Srikanth
- 01-24-20
Loved it
Great insights into the success of Blackstone, the Schwarzman scholars was very insightful. Good read.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-23
Fantastic, inspiring!
Super inspiring and interesting. Gives perspectice and great advice. Would recommend to any ambitious person! And will read again soon.
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- George Odo
- 02-08-24
The Blackstone story is a collectors item
Loved the 25 rules, best of all, if you believe in something and fail the first time, keep trying…and never lose money!
Loved the insights into the story of the firm, and the legend of Schwarzman.
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- Dee
- 07-01-21
Fantastic book
This is the best book I've read in a long time. I would recommend it to every entrepreneur out there.
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