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business philosophy

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How to Be Rich

J. Paul Getty's 1965 book distilling his philosophy on wealth creation — arguing that the rich get rich by being better operators (not smarter or luckier), by buying assets when they are cheap, and by being willing to work harder than anyone else.

investingoilbusiness philosophywealth creation
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The Testament of a Furniture Dealer

Ingvar Kamprad's 1976 nine-point manifesto distributed to all IKEA employees, outlining the philosophical principles behind IKEA's culture — frugality, simplicity, cost consciousness, and the moral obligation to serve ordinary people.

business philosophycorporate cultureretail management
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