Founders Notes: Letters From Rockefeller
The 38 Letters From J.D. Rockefeller to His Son G. Ng and M. Tan I firmly believe that our destiny is determined by our actions, not by our origins. As you know, when I was young, my family was very poor. I remember that the books I read when I was in high school were bought by my kind neighbors. In the beginning of my career as a bookkeeper, I was only earning a weekly salary of 5 dollars. But it was only through unremitting efforts that have enabled me to establish an enviable oil kingdom. It is the reward for my perseverance and hard work from the god of destiny. NOTE Our destiny is determined by our actions not our origins. John, opportunities will always be unequal, but the results prove otherwise. In history, whether in politics or businesses, (especially in businesses), there has been many examples of successful people who started from scratch. They have had only a few opportunities because of poverty, but they eventually achieved fame because of their past struggles. However, history has also been filled with examples of rich children who were privileged but have failed in life. NOTE What he is trying to help his son avoid. The glory and success of the family cannot guarant
The 38 Letters From J.D. Rockefeller to His Son G. Ng and M. Tan I firmly believe that our destiny is determined by our actions, not by our origins. As you know, when I was young, my family was very poor. I remember that the books I read when I was in high school were bought by my kind neighbors. In the beginning of my career as a bookkeeper, I was only earning a weekly salary of 5 dollars. But it was only through unremitting efforts that have enabled me to establish an enviable oil kingdom. It is the reward for my perseverance and hard work from the god of destiny. NOTE Our destiny is…
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