by Felix Dennis
First published 2007
Felix Dennis argues that building wealth requires learnable skills rather than luck or background. The publishing mogul from South London examines his own path from modest beginnings to riches, breaking down the practical steps that created his fortune. Dennis contends that reasonable intelligence combined with motivation and persistence can lead almost anyone to financial success. His approach combines hard-won business lessons with frank analysis of both his failures and victories. The book serves as instruction manual, personal story, and foundational guide for readers ready to confront setbacks and remake their circumstances. Dennis delivers his wealth-building philosophy with a mix of shrewd insight, blunt honesty, skeptical observations, and unexpected kindness. He presents what he calls the simple principles behind accumulating money that already belongs to you.
Genres: business, self-help, economics, non-fiction, finance, personal-development
Vibes: blunt, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches
Setting: South London
277 pages · Paperback · Ebury Press