The Little Book of Badass Business features more than 170 quotes
from a variety of moguls, millionaires and titans of industry - both
legitimate and less so...
From advice on building your empire from self-made men like Breaking
Bad's Walter White, to tips on the art of negotiation from seasoned
dealmakers like The Godfather's Don Vito Corleone, this collection of
bite-sized quips is essential reading for anyone looking to make their
mark in the corporate, cut-throat world of business.
'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed
works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the
evolutionary spirit.' Gordon Gekko outlines the virtues of avarice when
it comes to cold, hard cash. Wall Street (1987) 20th Century Fox.
'You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take shit.
You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Til one day you're up in
the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks
like.' Eddie Temple explains the path to success for up-and-coming
entrepreneurs. Layer Cake (2004) Sony Pictures.
'Come at the king, you best not miss.' Omar Little offers some words
of warning in the face of a hostile takeover.The Wire, Season 1
Episode 8: 'Lessons'.