Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter

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There’s no happily ever after. No matter how many records I sell, cases of liquor I move, and hit TV shows I create and executive-produce, there’s never going to be a moment where I say ‘Okay, this is the end of the road. I’ve finally made it.’ and then take my foot off the pedal.” Actually making the movie is the most important thing to a studio- or even an employer- just “do shit” My strategy was pretty straightforward: I’d always prefer to be friends with someone, but if they’re not interested, then I consider being enemies the next best option. Why? Because if you hate me, you’re more likely to talk about me. Each chapter gives many examples so that the lesson behind the themes is easy to digest. In some cases, 50 even breaks down stories from other entrepreneurs including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Enzo Ferrari and Soichiro Honda. I really enjoyed this book, although it took me forever to finish. Of course I don’t agree with everything presented, but it’s fascinating to read his insights on life and business.

The book may come off as a little braggadocios, but the reality is, he has achieved much success and in my opinion can and should talk about it. My public persona can come across as gruff or callous, but behind the scenes I’ve always been something of a softy. I’ve had a bad habit of tolerating counterproductive characteristics in people because I feel bad for them. It’s almost as if I somehow blame myself for them not realizing their dreams. Pity apparently makes for foolish allowances. The next step is to make a choice. Are you going to be comfortable with your fear and simply avoid it? Or are you going to overcome it to reach your goals?My hope is to see him come full circle in stepping into the full power he has acquired in business within his broken personal relationships. It would be a true demonstration of actualizing acquired knowledge only time can tell. Anywho... there is a lot of truth and tools on this man's tool belt and it would be nice to see more of this side of Curtis. I look forward to his next projects... Lord knows I can't wait for Power Book II !! WHEW!!

No matter what situation or setting you find yourself in, you don’t ever want to depend on anything—or any other person—to make you feel in control and comfortable. That sense of confidence should always come from within. Not from an external source.” 50 CentThat statement doesn’t align with reality” talking about how people shouldn’t care about the stuff and appearance of others It all boils down to a simple truth: Fear isn’t the problem. Getting comfortable with fear is the problem.

Insgesamt hat mir das Buch recht gut gefallen, allerdings war es inhaltstechnisch auch nichts wirklich Neues. Manche Ideen ware wirklich ganz gut aber es gab keine überdurchschnittlichen Erkenntnisse und der autobiographische Teil war mir, obwohl existenzberechtigt und letztendlich auch sinnvoll, da man das Buch schließlich ließt, um die Erfolgsprinzipien 50 Cents zu lernen, etwas zu präsent, was der Informationsdichte zum Nachteil kam. These days internships seem to get a bad rap. Many young people complain internship as exploitative. Some even want to make unpaid internships illegal. Ford “there is joy in work. There is no happiness except the realization that we have accomplished something I really learned so much from this book. Especially regarding relationships with those around you and having the courage and grit to bet on yourself. The stories he used to color in the information he was sharing were awesome. He of course threw a little shade as expected. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to accomplish, you will encounter fear. And the one thing you absolutely can’t do is get comfortable with that fear. It’s important to understand that everything you want is on the other side of your fear, so you have two choices: get complacent, or get past the fear. When you decide to confront your fear, remember that you don’t have to do it alone. Make sure to prepare properly for whatever it is you need to face, but don’t overprepare. At some point, it’s time to just jump in and do what you need to.A strong work ethic is the one trait all successful people share. I’ve never met anyone at the top of their industry who wasn’t fully committed to their job, who was willing to give anything less than their best.” 50 Cent It is extremely powerful to meet your competition head-on and walk away from the confrontation knowing you have what it takes. That confidence stays with you for a long time. A study in psychological bulletin found that people are 90% more likely to achieve their goals that are challenging and specific This book was a big surprise! I did not know much about 50 Cent’s persona apart from his musical career and somewhat aggressive reputation. His idea of hiding his street persona because he loved he grandma is not logical- if he really loved his grandma he wouldn’t lie to her