Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life by Wilser, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Epigraph Introduction 1. Self-Improvement

Rise Above Your Station Steal (New Skills) from Every Job Read When Others Play Speak with Authority…Even if You Have None Unleash Your Hobbies Turn Grit into Genius Drink Up the Facts Don’t Join the Club, Make the Club Seek the Core Principles

2. Career Advancement

Move Quick Say What You Believe, No Matter the Cost See the Forest and the Trees Find a Worthy Mentor Pick Up the Slack Exit with Class Go to War for Your Promotion

3. Romance

Seduce with Your Strengths Know What You Want, Get What You Need Love Without Labels Flatter Your Way to Her Heart Flirt with the Line…But Never Cross It

4. Money

Convictions First, Cash Second Beware Speculation Find Time for the Quills and the Bills Conquer the Credit What’s Free Today will Cost You Tomorrow Give Without Fanfare Don’t Skimp on the Life Insurance Own the Debt, Don’t Let the Debt Own You

5. Style & Etiquette

Look the Part, Act the Part Carry Yourself with Dignity, Not Disgust Sprinkle in the Charm Seal the Deal Over Dinner Groom with Gusto Close with a Flourish Relish the Arts Make Time for Mischief Parlez Français Be Courteous, Sir

6. Leisure 7. Friends & Family

Put the Father in Founding Father Pour a Second Glass Friends Before Politics Kiss Freely Know the Best Medicine Never Cheat

8. Leadership

Embrace Equality Find the Implied Power Being Right Trumps Being Popular Command the Details Barkin’ Beats Bitin’ Separate the Merit from the Drunkards Think Seven Steps Ahead Preserve Order Through Punishment Learn from Your Enemies Hide Nothing

9. Office Politics

Publish or Perish Stay Above the Fray Let Others Take the Credit Jump Ahead of the Scandal Let No Crisis Go to Waste Nip Gossip in the Bud Don’t. Press. Send.

10. Honor

Never Break a Promise (Even a Tiny One) Teach a Moral Code Always Faithful Character First Death Before Dishonor Honor Your Country Leave a Mark Coda

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