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Sam Walton
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- Book Synopsis
- In this "sure-fire all-American success story" (The New York Times Book Review), the founder of Wal-Mart describes the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to build the largest retailer in the world. "[A] wise and inspiring autobiography-Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes."-San Francisco Chronicle Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into the retail giant Wal-Mart. In Sam Walton: Made in America, he tells his extraordinary story in his own inimitable words. Genuinely modest but always sure of his ambitions and achievements, he shares a revealing perspective on the elements of his success along with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, including: Competition: I've always had a passion to compete. Our story proves that spirited competition is good for business Partnership: Individuals don't win; teams do. Wal-Mart is just a spectacular example of what happens when people find a way to work together. Money: Success has always had its price and I learned that lesson the hard way. Celebrity: I'm not sure I ever really figured out this celebrity business. Why do I drive a pickup truck? What am I supposed to haul my dog around in, a Rolls-Royce? Family: The kids received your everyday heartland upbringing based on the same old bedrock values: a belief in the importance of hard work, honestly, neighborliness, and thrift. A compelling self-portrait, Sam Walton: Made in America is an inspiring ode to the American Dream.
- About The Author
- Sam Walton was an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club. John Huey served as editor-in-chief of Time Inc until 2012. The former editor of The Wall Street Journal/Europe and founding editor of Southpoint magazine, he has long reported on the business world and has profiled many of its leading personalities.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780553562835
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bantam Books, (01 June 1993)
- Number of Pages
- 346
- Weight
- 204 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 175 x 106 x 24 mm
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