A Summary of How to Be Rich

This book is titled How to Be Rich, rather than How to Get Rich, for a reason. Getty does not teach how to amass fortune, but he rather explores the philosophy, mindset, and characteristics associated with leading a rich life. What is particularly noteworthy is his characterization of three kinds of......more

MISLEADING TITLE This book goes beyond the matter of making money written by one of the richest people living at his time. Getty writes that 'richness' is at least as much a matter of character, of philosophy, outlook and attitude, as it is of money. And to be truly rich, regardless of fortune or lac......more

I got paid to read this. The only interesting or unique part was Getty's personal antcedotes, which we completely dated and sometimes sexist. Did I mention I got paid?......more

Unlikeable man talks about his viewpoint of the world with no room for other opinions.......more

I was inspired to read this book, and bought it, while at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California. What an impressive man he was, to leave behind such a beautiful house of valuable and rare art. This book "How To Be Rich" goes into the mind of J. Paul Getty, as he tells his story. He talks about......more