How to Be Rich

"This book sat on my shelf for several months. I wasn't quite sure why I bought it. The name Getty had associations of an eccentric, miserly, super-rich, recluse. I think that must be one of the later Gettys. J Paul writes in punchy, credible prose. It is packed with great examples of clear, structured business thinking. While the numbers may now be a little out of date, I found Getty's assumptions and arguments to be really compelling. I'm so glad I took the time to read it.

Up there with Think and Grow Rich as a true success classic. Highly recommended. "
~ Written on 2008-05-22

"For anybody already in or planning to go into business, this book is a must read. J.P's insight into business operation and management is mind blowing"
~ Written on 2006-11-10

"Pretty good of it's type and for the money. If you can be bothered to trudge through the stodge the biz. nuggets of advice are pretty timeless. The guy was cultured & bright as well as rich."
~ Written on 2003-04-14

"JP Getty is an amazing bloke. I can only admire his hands on approach to his working life, preferring to work side by side with his workers and seeing for himself problems which arise and solving them with the people who count. This is not about how to be rich but how to be successful in business. This book gives you useful tips on how to manage and get the best out of your people and your business."
~ Written on 1999-11-08

"J. Paul Getty's honesty was fascinating in my view. He made a fortune (dollarwise) yet was married many times, seeing women as another kind of wine to be enjoyed yet admitting that perhaps he would have been happier in life with perhaps a modest income and only a single mate throughout his lifetime. He distinguishes between a true entrepreneur (like himself) vs others with almost the same God-given talent who do not achieve business goals as effectively as he does. J. Paul Getty was a very thoughtful man who I believe cared, in his own imperfect way, for society and for the people who worked for him. In my view, J. Paul Getty did give back to the community some of the financial rewards he received by serving the community well with a good solid business idea. Thank you J. Paul Getty for your unique insights into the world and the world of business."
~ Written on 1999-05-10