Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter

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Ferner dienen autobiografische Aspekte, wie der Tod seiner Mutter und die oft erwähnte Tatsache neunmal angeschossen worden zu sein, teilweise als eine Art "Gründungsmythos" 50 Cents. Diese könnten allerdings auch den Nutzen haben, die Leserschaft mit ihm zu identifizieren. Erstmal scheint es als wäre das Buch primär eher für Menschen aus ähnlichen Verhältnissen geschrieben und weswegen manche Tipps für Leser, die den Queens und ähnlichen Vierteln fern sind, sicherlich recht radikal vorkommen könnten. Dass man seinen Mitarbeitern so stark vertrauen muss, dass sie auf Geschäftsreisen keine Straftaten begehen oder sich untereinander verprügeln, ist sicherlich eher ein marginales Problem für die Mehrheit der Investmentbänker. Actually making the movie is the most important thing to a studio- or even an employer- just “do shit” Wenn man einen Haufen Wölfe in seinen Kreis holt, sollte man sich darum kümmern, dass sie gefüttert sind." Chapter 6: Power of Perception- control the energy in the room —> easier to set the agenda (subconsciously more agreeable towards you/receptive), when you are around people and everyone is trying to be heard, the secret is to speak as softly as possible (low voice —> transferring of energy), the more quietly you speak, the more intently people will listen, use non verbal cues to your advantage (don’t react with your body language but stay engaged/listening —> high level executives look for non verbal cues —> throw them off guard), act like you don’t need it strategy Ford “there is joy in work. There is no happiness except the realization that we have accomplished something

I loved the fact that 50 was a bit vulnerable in this book and explained his insecurities and how he overcame them to for example becoming fearless (he started boxing at age 12 and was training with 16-17 years old teenagers). The book summary is written in a clear and concise style, with bullet points, key takeaways, and action steps that make it easy to follow and apply. The book summary also provides some examples, stories, and quotes from the original book that illustrate the concepts and strategies. The book summary is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to hustle harder and smarter in life and work, from aspiring entrepreneurs and artists to established professionals and leaders. Promises aren't worth s*** you have to get papered up we need to get the expectations on paper before we sink to much time or equity into it These days internships seem to get a bad rap. Many young people complain internship as exploitative. Some even want to make unpaid internships illegal.It’s a level of self-awareness and honesty that many hip hop artists wouldn’t show in public. 50 even opens up about his damaged relationship with his first son and his son’s mother. A topic that can’t have been easy to write about.

His bully reputation and cutthroat vibe are in great contrast here. He seems to be a businessman first. You learn a bit more on his competitive side and his insecurities, and he does seems to admit his mistakes and reflect on them. I gained a lot of respect for him.In the book’s second chapter, “Heart of a Hustler,” 50 goes into incredible detail about how abstaining from drugs and alcohol has given him a critical edge in his career. Besides noting the levels of alcoholism in his family, he also points out that by using getting high as a crutch, you’ll never be able to reach your true potential. “It’s imperative that you create your comfort zone without depending on a substance for help,” he writes. The second best part of the book is that 50 cents is a highly intelligent individual. You can tell that he got to where he is because he knows how to read individuals, groups, and societal shifts and adapts accordingly. I love that he speaks to the fact that you can never stop growing and changing. He saw that he was going to fall off as a musician, because they all do, and pivoted to other pursuits. I listened to the audiobook for the second time. It is still an excellent book with tips on how to hustle and move forward in life.