Million Dollar Mistakes

Author : Moses Avalon
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781617745201

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Everyone knows the success stories of the music industry – how Michael Jackson's Thriller blew the roof off and how Clive Davis helped orchestrate Carlos Santana's stunning comeback. But now you'll find out about people who were dead wrong. This book details some of the most expensive blunders ever made by artists and by record executives, managers and producers who've worked with stars such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, The Beatles, Madonna, Nickelback, Bob Dylan, Dido, The Rolling Stones, and dozens more. From contract and copyright screw-ups to sheer arrogance and lying, this book includes eye-opening revelations on: the pitfalls of employing a family member, the marketability of suicide, the industry's accepted levels of lies and thievery, and much, much more.

Author : Moses Avalon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781617133251

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Million Dollar Mistakes by Moses Avalon Pdf

(Book). Everyone knows the success stories of the music industry how Michael Jackson's Thriller blew the roof off and how Clive Davis helped orchestrate Carlos Santana's stunning comeback. But now you'll find out about people who were dead wrong. This book details some of the most expensive blunders ever made by artists and by record executives, managers and producers who've worked with stars such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, the Beatles, Madonna, Nickelback, Bob Dylan, Dido, the Rolling Stones, and dozens more. From contract and copyright screw-ups to sheer arrogance and lying, this book includes eye-opening revelations on: the pitfalls of employing a family member, the marketability of suicide, the industry's accepted levels of lies and thievery, and much, much more.

Author : Meg Lacey
Publisher : Samhain Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Investment advisors
ISBN : 1619214156

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Million Dollar Mistake by Meg Lacey Pdf

"Million Dollar Men," Book 1--Nicholas Demetrious specializes in hauling members of the rambunctious Kristoff family out of trouble. Especially his distant cousin, Raven. The tabloids love her bad-girl antics. Nicholas would love to spank the bejesus out of her, but this time the situation is too serious. A lucrative business deal is in jeopardy, and Jackson Exeter Sr.'s ultimatum is clear: Remove this man-eater from my country house, or the deal is off. Raven accepted the invitation to the Exeters' Adirondack house party as a refreshing change from her jet-setting lifestyle--until she learns the guest list includes his entire family, and the junior Exeter's intention to propose. If ever she needed suave, sophisticated Nicholas's persuasive powers, it's now. Then he's there with a plan to get her out of this tangle: sweep her off her feet. But their pretend passion turns all too real. And what started out as a weekend of fun threatens to shatter into betrayal and heartbreak.

Author : Jim Paul,Brendan Moynihan
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780231164689

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What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars by Jim Paul,Brendan Moynihan Pdf

Jim Paul's meteoric rise took him from a small town in Northern Kentucky to governor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, yet he lost it all--his fortune, his reputation, and his job--in one fatal attack of excessive economic hubris. In this honest, frank analysis, Paul and Brendan Moynihan revisit the events that led to Paul's disastrous decision and examine the psychological factors behind bad financial practices in several economic sectors. This book--winner of a 2014 Axiom Business Book award gold medal--begins with the unbroken string of successes that helped Paul achieve a jet-setting lifestyle and land a key spot with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. It then describes the circumstances leading up to Paul's $1.6 million loss and the essential lessons he learned from it--primarily that, although there are as many ways to make money in the markets as there are people participating in them, all losses come from the same few sources. Investors lose money in the markets either because of errors in their analysis or because of psychological barriers preventing the application of analysis. While all analytical methods have some validity and make allowances for instances in which they do not work, psychological factors can keep an investor in a losing position, causing him to abandon one method for another in order to rationalize the decisions already made. Paul and Moynihan's cautionary tale includes strategies for avoiding loss tied to a simple framework for understanding, accepting, and dodging the dangers of investing, trading, and speculating.

Author : Harry Clark
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1626343284

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Mistakes Millionaires Make by Harry Clark Pdf

Entrepreneur and author Harry Clark's look at millionaires' financial ups and downs is a pleasure to read, and his candid recollections and advice are fascinating, even when given anonymously. They highlight a neglected subject: experiencing business failure. Stories of success are easy to come by, but Clark's treatment of mistakes proves far more compelling and informative. Some of the stories and experiences recount the 2008 crisis, and some relate to the real estate bust that pulled down many millionaires. Clark's presentation of the habitual nature of entrepreneurs and their weaknesses provides a tableau of memorable advice. You'll hear echoes of the old saying, "A lesson bought is a lesson taught." While never giving financial advice, getAbstract recommends these tales of learning the hard way to entrepreneurs, investors and students.

Author : Tamika Scott Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578980487

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Lesson Learned by Tamika Scott Wright Pdf

"Lesson Learned, The Truth Behind My 7 Million Dollar Mistake" is a memoir that takes readers on a journey through the life of Tamika Wright, who defied the odds and rose above the challenges of her upbringing in the inner city of Atlanta. Tamika's story unfolds as she transitions from being labeled a problem child to becoming a serial entrepreneur. In 2007, she made the bold decision to leave her teaching career behind and embark on a path of entrepreneurship. Little did she know that this leap of faith would lead her to both the lowest and highest points of her life. Through raw and honest storytelling, Tamika shares the challenges and experiences she encountered during her entrepreneurial journey, including a regretful mistake that haunted her for over six years. She offers readers valuable insights into the risk of taking shortcuts in business and highlights the huge cost that can result from compromising integrity and ethics. However, this memoir is not solely about the setbacks and misfortunes. It is a testament to Tamika's lionhearted spirit and her unwavering determination to turn adversity into opportunity. With faith as her guiding force, she shares how she overcame her financial setback and transformed her life in the face of immense difficulty. "Lesson learned, the truth behind my 7 million dollar mistake" provides readers with a profound understanding about accountability and walking by faith. Tamika's story serves as a powerful reminder it is not how you start in life, but how you finish. This memoir is an empowering tale that resonates with anyone who has faced hardships, navigated divorce, and aspired to pursue their dreams. Tamika's journey is an inspiration to those who seek to create a positive life from difficult circumstances, proving that with effort and the desire to learn from mistakes, one can overcome even the most challenging situations.

Author : Kathlyn Gay,Nigel Blundell
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766083677

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The World's Worst Mistakes by Kathlyn Gay,Nigel Blundell Pdf

History books tend to celebrate the successes, the geniuses, and the breakthroughs that have made our world what it is today. But what about the mistakes? This book examines the blunders and the goof-ups—both miniscule and colossal in scale—many of which have been lost to history. Readers of The World’s Worst Mistakes will find humor in the story of the priest who married a bride to her groom’s best man and cringe at the poor fool who thought he actually purchased the White House. They also will learn about mistakes that changed the course of history, like the sinking of the Titanic, the Exxon Valdez disaster, and the weapons of mass destruction that started a war but didn’t exist. Sidebars, a glossary, and books and websites in the further reading section are also included.

Author : Alina Tugend
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101486436

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Better By Mistake by Alina Tugend Pdf

New York Times columnist Alina Tugend delivers an eye-opening big idea: Embracing mistakes can make us smarter, healthier, and happier in every facet of our lives. In this persuasive book, journalist Alina Tugend examines the delicate tension between what we’re told—we must make mistakes in order to learn—and the reality—we often get punished for them. She shows us that mistakes are everywhere, and when we acknowledge and identify them correctly, we can improve not only ourselves, but our families, our work, and the world around us as well. Bold and dynamic, insightful and provocative, Better by Mistake turns our cultural wisdom on its head to illustrate the downside of striving for perfection and the rewards of acknowledging and accepting mistakes and embracing the imperfection in all of us.

Author : Stephen L Weiss
Publisher : Wiley + ORM
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470572665

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The Billion Dollar Mistake by Stephen L Weiss Pdf

“Concentrating on personal finance don’ts is a clever idea . . . an intriguing reminder of what not to do when investing your money.” —The New York Times Brilliant investors and top businesspeople make mistakes, too—very expensive ones. Drawing on his twenty-plus years of experience at some of Wall Street’s most prestigious firms, as well as original research and interviews with these legendary investors, Stephen Weiss offers fascinating narrative accounts of their billion-dollar blunders. Here, such prominent figures as Kirk Kerkorian, Bill Ackman, David Bonderman, Aubrey McClendon, and Leon Cooperman discuss the most significant trade or investment that went against them, the magnitude of the loss, its effect on their businesses—and on their personal lives. The book skillfully examines the causal relationship between the quirks of each investor’s personality and the mistakes they have committed—as well as the lessons learned. While some investors made errors of judgment, others made errors of perception. But no matter how many zeros were attached to these particular losses, investors at any level can profit from the wisdom gained—and avoid the same missteps. “When a great investor flubs it, everyone can learn a lesson. With that in mind, author Stephen Weiss delves into the biggest mistakes of such Wall Street luminaries as Bill Ackman, Leon Cooperman and Richard Pzena.” —Barron’s

Author : Matt Haig
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Brand choice
ISBN : 0749444339

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Brand Failures by Matt Haig Pdf

It's not just smaller, lesser-known companies that have launched dud brands. On the contrary, most of the world's global giants have launched new products that have flopped - spectacularly and at great cost. Haig organizes these 100 ""failures"" into ten types which include classic failures (e.g., New Coke), idea failures (e.g., R.J.Reynolds' smokeless cigarettes), extension failures (e.g. Harley Davidson perfume), culture failures (e.g., Kellogs in India), and technology failures (e.g., Pets.com).

Author : Gary Patterson
Publisher : AudioInk Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780982241561

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Million-Dollar Blind Spots by Gary Patterson Pdf

Million Dollar Blind Spots will create clear understanding to uncover blind spots in your company-and will dramatically accelerate correct business leadership decisions. Million Dollar Blind Spots is hailed by industry professionals as a commonsense approach to risk management. When asked how all departmental leaders can help the finance department increase profitability, this book is a resource for management to find pools of cash in key departments of the company. This book helps career-motivated business executives unearth key risk areas and identify opportunities leading to sustainable growth, buzz-worthy customer value, and impressive profitability.

Author : Michael Batnick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119366416

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Big Mistakes by Michael Batnick Pdf

A Must-Read for Any Investor Looking to Maximize Their Chances of Success Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments explores the ways in which the biggest names have failed, and reveals the lessons learned that shaped more successful strategies going forward. Investing can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and the investors detailed here show just how low it can go; stories from Warren Buffet, Bill Ackman, Chris Sacca, Jack Bogle, Mark Twain, John Maynard Keynes, and many more illustrate the simple but overlooked concept that investing is really hard, whether you're managing a few thousand dollars or a few billion, failures and losses are part of the game. Much more than just anecdotal diversion, these stories set the basis for the book's critical focus: learning from mistakes. These investors all recovered from their missteps, and moved forward armed with a wealth of knowledge than can only come from experience. Lessons learned through failure carry a weight that no textbook can convey, and in the case of these legendary investors, informed a set of skills and strategy that propelled them to the top. Research-heavy and grounded in realism, this book is a must-read for any investor looking to maximize their chances of success. Learn the most common ways even successful investors fail Learn from the mistakes of the greats to avoid losing ground Anticipate challenges and obstacles, and develop an advance plan Exercise caution when warranted, and only take the smart risks While learning from your mistakes is always a valuable experience, learning from the mistakes of others gives you the benefit of wisdom without the consequences of experience. Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments provides an incomparable, invaluable resource for investors of all stripes.

Author : Ryan Blair
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101517055

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Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain by Ryan Blair Pdf

The incredible story of a gang member who became a multimillionaire CEO. Ryan Blair's middle-class upbringing came to an abrupt end when his father succumbed to drug addiction and abandoned his family. Blair and his mother moved to a dangerous neighborhood, and soon he was in and out of juvenile detention, joining a gang just to survive. Then his mother fell in love with a successful entrepreneur who took Ryan under his wing. With his mentor's help, Blair turned himself into a wildly successful multimillionaire, starting and selling three companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. This book will inspire and guide people who are willing to do whatever necessary-hard work, long hours, sweat equity-to take their vision from paper to pavement. Blair gives readers a road map for successful entrepreneurship.

Author : Ruth Herman Wells
Publisher : Youth Change
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN : 1891881027

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Coping Skills Sampler by Ruth Herman Wells Pdf

Author : Edwin Lefèvre,Jon D. Markman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118395158

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The Reminiscences of a Stock Operator Collection by Edwin Lefèvre,Jon D. Markman Pdf

A classic collection of titles featuring one of the world's greatest traders: Jesse Livermore Jesse Livermore won and lost tens of millions of dollars playing the stock and commodities markets during the early 1900s, at one point making ten million dollars in one month of trading—an astronomical sum for this time. His ideas and keen analyses of market price movements are as true today as they were when he first implemented them. Now, for the first time ever, The Reminiscences of a Stock Operator Collection brings together three classic titles based on this unique individual and offers profound insights into his motivations, attitudes, and strategies. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, the fictionalized biography of Jesse Livermore, has endured over seventy years because traders and investors continue to find lessons from Livermore's experiences that they can apply to their own endeavors Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Illustrated Edition reproduces the original articles by Edwin Lefèvre and drawings by M.L. Blumenthal published in the Saturday Evening Post in the 1920s Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Annotated Edition bridges the gap between Edwin Lefevre's fictionalized account of Livermore's life and the actual, historical events, places, and people that populate the book. Throughout the book there are notes that detail the actual companies, people, or situations that Livermore encountered Engaging and informative, this collection provides a complete picture of Livermore's life and trading strategies, and offers tremendous value to today's serious investor or trader.