Random Reminiscences of Men and Events

American entrepreneur John Davison Rockefeller was the first “dollar billionaire” in human history. Having founded the Standard Oil company in 1870, Rockefeller laid the foundation of the empire-management system. A business streak appeared in Rockefeller already in early childhood. John would buy a pound of candies, divide it into small piles, and sell it to his sisters with a markup. A philanthropist by mindset, John Davison also founded the Rockefeller Foundation and donated substantial sums to medical and educational needs. “How I Made 500,000,000 Dollars” is a guide to achieving goals from a person for whom business was a matter of upbringing, order, and strength of character.