The Accidental Millionaire, Gary Fong
The Accidental Millionaire, Gary Fong
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The Accidental Millionaire
How to Succeed in Life Without Really Trying

Author: Gary Fong

Narrator: Josh Fu

Unabridged: 8 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/11/2025


Synopsis

The Accidental Millionaire is the memoir of Gary Fong, would-be slacker who revolutionized wedding photography, inventor of popular photography aids, entrepreneur, contrarian, bon vivant and a man who really, really didn't want to become a doctor. A first-generation Chinese-American, Gary was raised in one of Los Angeles' least-desirable neighborhoods and was forced to deal in his own quirky and often very funny way with the burdens of poverty, crime and his parents' relentless aspirations. These issues almost overwhelmed him until he had a dramatic epiphany. Spotting a bumper sticker that read "Since I gave up hope, I feel much better," Gary promptly did just that.He stopped trying and started succeeding. At turns hilarious, insightful and instructive, The Accidental Millionaire is Horatio Alger-meets-David Sedaris. Turning the traditional self-help principles upside down, The Accidental Millionaire disdains the goal-oriented approaches of traditional self-help philosophies. Sometimes not knowing where you are going is the best possible way to get there.

Reviews

Goodreads review by DeBora on October 10, 2021

Once I realized this wasn’t quite a business book like I thought it would be, the thought ran through my mind to put it down but the humor and Fong’s love relationships made it impossible to put down. I’m never one to hand out 5 stars readily. So kudos to Gary Fong for being able to captivate my int......more

Goodreads review by Howard on April 21, 2018

This is a humorous and deeply reflective autobiography by Gary Fong, a man who found success by carving out his own path in life. Gary is not a man without mistakes- he is impulsive, irrational at times, and is terrible at handling relationships- but he excels at adapting to his situation and making......more

Goodreads review by Rob on August 15, 2010

For some reason, I'm gravitating to Asian businessmen in my latest books. There definitely is a cultural push within the Asian community to succeed but both Tony and Gary Fong took different paths than their parents would have liked. Gary wasn't cut out to be a doctor even though his parents pushed......more

Goodreads review by Steve on August 08, 2011

This book was alright. There is some decent insight, especially early, on following your passion despite what others feel or say. But in the second half of the book, Gary does get a little proud of himself and there is obviously some filler chapters. Overall, it was interesting to read the story of......more

Goodreads review by Megan on December 27, 2011

A great read for any professional wedding photographer, or even just someone interested in business.......more