Description: The Outsider's Edge by Brent D. Taylor The secret of extreme wealth creation The Outsiders Edge reveals the one common denominator the worlds richest self-made people share. Studying the lives of 17 world-famous billionaires, author and researcher Brent Taylor discovered that their one shared experience is that of the outsider. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The secret of extreme wealth creation The Outsiders Edge reveals the one common denominator the worlds richest self-made people share. Studying the lives of 17 world-famous billionaires, author and researcher Brent Taylor discovered that their one shared experience is that of the outsider. From Bill Gates to Richard Branson to Warren Buffett, being different from their peers, and proud of it, has served as prime motivation for many of the worlds most spectacularly successful people. Turning the conventional wisdom about wealth on its head, The Outsiders Edge reveals the true value and importance of being different. Brent Taylor (Australia) is a professional researcher who has worked for more than 20 years as a market researcher to government and corporations. Back Cover What do Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson have in common that has led to their incredible success? Theyre outsiders. In this exciting new book, Brent D. Taylor uses a sample of 17 self-made billionaires to explain why theyre outsiders and how they found the edge that has led them to extreme wealth. Taylor puts the lives of these billionaires under a microscope in order to discover the secrets that have catapulted them to their extraordinary status. Find out the unexpected and fascinating details that have led these very different individuals to share the label of "billionaire." Flap What do Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson have in common that has led to their incredible success? Theyre outsiders. In this exciting new book, Brent D. Taylor uses a sample of 17 self-made billionaires to explain why theyre outsiders and how they found the edge that has led them to extreme wealth. Taylor puts the lives of these billionaires under a microscope in order to discover the secrets that have catapulted them to their extraordinary status. Find out the unexpected and fascinating details that have led these very different individuals to share the label of "billionaire." Author Biography Brent D. Taylor (Melbourne, Australia) is a respected social and market researcher. For the past twenty years he has provided advice to Australian governments and large corporations. He was a director of KPMG for four years and ran KPMGs Centre for Consumer Behavior. As a researcher Brent has always been fascinated with extreme achievers, however he became increasingly frustrated with the lack of explanation as to why extreme achievers are the way they are. His curiosity and drive have led him to write the exciting Outsiders Edge. Taylor gained a bachelor of Engineering from Auckland University. He then earned an honours degree in psychology at Melbourne University. He is currently a member of the Australian Market and Social Research Society. Table of Contents About the Author v Preface vii Part I — Introduction 1 Why havent I got what Bill Gates has? 3 2 Seeking the causes of extreme wealth 5 Part II — Biographies 3 Bill Gates 13 4 Warren Buffett 25 5 Ingvar Kamprad 37 6 Larry Ellison 47 7 Carl Icahn 59 8 George Soros 69 9 Steve Jobs 79 10 Charles Schwab 93 11 Ralph Lauren 103 12 David Geffen 115 13 Frank Lowy 125 14 Richard Branson 137 15 George Lucas 151 16 Bernie Ecclestone 165 17 Steven Spielberg 177 18 Oprah Winfrey 187 19 John Sperling 195 Part III — The big picture 20 Finding the pattern 207 21 Outsiders and their edge 219 Part IV — Beginnings matter 22 Development pain 243 23 Salvation 287 24 Learning about learning 293 25 Trading intelligence 301 Part V — Lessons learned 26 Dont try this at home, folks 313 27 Hope for the future 319 Bibliography 325 Further reading 329 Index 333 Long Description What do Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson have in common that has led to their incredible success? They re outsiders. In this exciting new book, Brent D. Taylor uses a sample of 17 self-made billionaires to explain why they re outsiders and how they found the edge that has led them to extreme wealth. Taylor puts the lives of these billionaires under a microscope in order to discover the secrets that have catapulted them to their extraordinary status. Details ISBN0731407318 Author Brent D. Taylor Short Title OUTSIDERS EDGE Language English ISBN-10 0731407318 ISBN-13 9780731407316 Media Book Format Paperback Place of Publication Milton, QLD Country of Publication Australia Alternative 9781921415173 Edition 1.0st Subtitle The Making of Self-Made Billionaires DOI 10.1604/9780731407316 NZ Release Date 2007-09-17 UK Release Date 2007-09-17 US Release Date 2013-09-20 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Imprint John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd DEWEY 650.1 Audience General Pages 352 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-08 AU Release Date 2010-01-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:4087398;
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Book Title: The Outsider's Edge
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Author: Brent D. Taylor
Publication Name: The Outsider's Edge: the Making of Self-Made Billionaires
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Subject: Business
Publication Year: 2007
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Item Weight: 490 g
Number of Pages: 320 Pages