About the author
“Studying away from home even as a child was difficult at times. But i think it was the best thing that my dad ever did for me,” Jake said. He is an entrepreneur and an author based in Moscow, Russia. He is the second child of four to Mr. Tana Findi. Jake is marketing oriented and business inclined. Above all, he is very ambitious. His philosophy is to learn something new every day and is always hunting for new opportunities and ideas. In other words, Jake is a self taught entrepreneur. He believes that giving a shot is the key to success.
He is a motivational speaker, life coach, the creator of a reality TV show in Moscow and a fashion designer. Previously, he has been involved in fireplace production for a year. Moreover, he founded his own LLC in 2010, after a massive loss in the 2009 financial crisis. Later in 2010, he opened Jake&Jake, a store selling his own brand of clothing. He is the founder of concierge and lifestyle management project . He is also the founder and CEO of an online store and the author of How the super rich wins: the brainbox of success (coming soon, check it out).
Acknowledgement
Words cannot express my gratitude to my father for making a man out of me. I was born a boy but now I clearly see that I’m a man of my own making! Many thanks to my awesome designer, Alsim Mamedov, who has been designing my project logos over the years. You are a design guru! I thank you for the brilliant book cover design, the spine, selecting the right fonts, the inside flaps, the back cover, and all the quirks– table, pictures editing - among other things. A super job well done.
I am also indebted to Michael Campbell-Thomson for his support in working on the draft of the manuscript, and for Robert Thomas for his careful editing. You saw the value my work and it gave me further momentum to get it done. I’m proud to have you as a friend. You’re not only on the right track, you set the course for the rest of my team to follow. And last but not the least, I will also like to convey my thanks to Sam Whitmey for your dedication and proofreading of this book. Please allow me to encourage you today: you do such a great job! Keep it up! I appreciate you.
And to my dedicated team such as Nikolay Zenin, Ivan Chichkin, Michael Fres, Vladimir Gusev and others, I want to say thank for keeping me on my toes by reminding me always about the progress of the book. You’re a necessary piece to this puzzle. I appreciate your commitment and service and just can’t imagine a project with you at my side.
Also, I appreciated the thoughtful insights from various individuals from all walks of life who commented on one thing or the other - this really benefited my research greatly. I greatly appreciate their contributions.
Finally, to all my friends around the world, I thank you all for inspiration and for believing in me - believing that I can do the extraordinary. You’re my eternal mentors. I will always turn to you for advice. I live to value you all. Forever grateful.
Introduction
Do you want to reach the pinnacle of your profession? This book is practical and not theoretical. Have you had enough of unworkable theories? Unworkable theories are “myths of knowledge.” They do not create any effect or inspire change in people’s lives. Approach this book with a practical mind for all resources in it are practical. This book is a bank of ideas and thoughts.
You don’t need an MBA to build a successful business. Nor do you need to become a techno guru before you can embark on any tech project. There are no insurmountable barriers that could prevent you from achieving your goal.
A close friend of mine once joked that he was required to submit dozens of documents in order to open his LLC. In return, he expected a fancy name. However, the Registry Department just gave him a piece of paper with the words “General Director” printed on it. If you ask me ‘How can you be your own boss?’ I will ask you to go for the title of “general director”. That is to say, create your own LLC if you want to be free from your tyrannical boss. On the other hand, if you are looking for a job and can’t find one for yourself, create one so that you don’t have to go to interview after interview being rejected. In this book you are going to meet the secret sauce of the big and successful companies of our time and the underdogs who persisted until they made it.
You will also discover the rich opportunities of business, the mindset of the dreamers and the millionaires, what makes the two different and the chemical combination you need to be successful.
This book is divided into three parts. In Part 1, I talk about spotting opportunities. What is an opportunity at all? Why are some people are better at finding opportunities, while others miss them completely. You will discover how to break the rules for the better. You will also learn of the mindset of an ordinary person. What makes them ordinary? Running for a prize but not genuinely challenging - another revealing episode that you will discover, among others.
Part 2 covers the secret way to work smart, think smart and invest smart. In this era of knowledge dispensation, the traditional matter of simply “working hard” is no more. This book details the secret ways of the three pillars “work smart, think smart and investsmart”. You will also learn the difference between a dreamer and a millionaire. The two are made, not born.
Part 3 is all about starting your business from scratch. Many people find it difficult to let it go .You will learn how some people left their comfort zones for better. And you are not an exception. If you don’t like your career, trade it for a better one. And a better one is doing what you love.
No matter what kind business you are involved in, the possibilities are endless. This book will give you the tools and guide you on a journey of faith. In conclusion, you will compete for the price and not just accept a place.
Call to Action
While reading this book, I will strongly recommend you to have a pencil or a marker on you to underline every phrase or sentence or paragraph that touches you.
It is your property now. Read it as you never read before. It is up to you to do whatever you need to do to get the most out of it. The ball is in your court!
Read it with full concentration, rapt in thought with a passion for the ideas. Will you prefer to read with all your attention or just read for reading’s sake? You got to help “yourself” in order for “yourself” to help you. It is only you that can help yourself.
Read it many times as you can. So the next time you pick up this book from your shelf, table or desk or open your potable book reader, ask yourself: why am I reading this book? If you have the answer, then make every second of it count. Follow every phrase and sentence with attention and concentration.