
The Italian Kid Did It
How I Turned $3K into $44B and Achieved the American Dream
- 272 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Entrepreneurs, business owners, investors: here is the rare, no-nonsense advice you haven’t heard—straight from Paychex founder and billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano—to overcome the most common (and some not so common) obstacles to live a successful life.
Watching his father struggle to support his family through bigotry and other challenges in being an Italian immigrant, Tom Golisano learned early on the value of thinking outside the box and not letting perception sway your view of reality.
Now, for the first time, Golisano shares the political shenanigans, behind the scenes stories, significant characters from his remarkable life, and key insights to thrive in your career. Filled with humor and wisdom, The Italian Kid Did It!:
- Reveals the secrets behind much of Golisano’s success and teaches you how to apply those same success-hacks to your own life.
- Emboldens you to see the world differently in terms of what’s possible despite what others may have you believe.
- Entertains and enlightens you along the way, with Golisano’s stories of running for Governor two times, purchasing a failing NHL franchise, the Buffalo Sabres, and dry sense of humor throughout.
The American Dream is possible to all of us if we are willing to take risks and work for it. The stories, wisdom, and insight in The Italian Kid Did It! just might be the shortcut you need to get there faster.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- One: I Do Things for People
- Two: From Paper Route to Bidders Guide
- Three: Home Life and Vital Industry Knowledge
- Four: Paychex, a Rocky Start
- Five: Consolidation and the Toughest Years
- Six: Going Public
- Seven: Training, Pranks, Acquisitions, and Stock Splits
- Eight: War and National Politics
- Nine: My First Two Runs for Governor
- Ten: Golf and a Third Run at Governor
- Eleven: Forget the Stock Options, I’ll Take the Credenza
- Twelve: Owning and Managing a Hockey Team
- Thirteen: More Politics and CGI
- Fourteen: National Politics and the New York Senate Coup
- Fifteen: The Only Wealth You Get to Keep Is That Which You Give Away
- Sixteen: Not a One-Trick Pony
- Seventeen: My Two Cents
- Final Words (For Now)
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- About the Authors
- Photos