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Stephen A. Schwarzman

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'This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs.' Mark Carney
'The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities.' Ray Dalio
'Candid, funny and real, Steve offers wisdom and the gift of much-needed common sense chapter by chapter and experience by experience. A great read!' John Kerry
From Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive or simply someone looking for ways to maximise your potential, the same lessons apply.
People know who Stephen Schwarzman is — at least they think they do. He's the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of…
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  • memphysskhas quoted4 years ago
    By the end of my university pitches, I had raised the better part of the $100 million, the money that founded Sallie Mae. Putnam gave me a lesson in raising money that would stay with me throughout my career as I raised fund after fund at Blackstone. Investors are always looking for great investments. The easier you make it for them, the better for everyone.
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      “Why in the world did you ever hire me?” I asked. We were sitting in the small employee cafeteria, eating off plastic trays. “You wasted your money. I haven’t accomplished a thing.”
      “I had a hunch.”
      “Really? What kind of hunch?”
      “That one day you’d be the head of my firm.”
      I sat there, astounded. “What?”
      “Yeah,” he said. “I have a sixth sense about these things.”
      I left for the Reserves thinking Wall Street was crazy.
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