Wilbur Ross' "Risks and Returns": A Glimpse into the Business Mogul’s World

Wilbur Ross risks and returns insights from the former Commerce secretary's journey through business and politics former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is set to release his highly anticipated book risks and returns creating success in business and life on September 10th the Memoir not only shares the recipes for his success in business but also offers a fascinating glimpse into his experiences mingling with some of the most prominent figures in recent history including Donald Trump Sir Richard Branson and even joh lenon who was his neighbor at the iconic Dakota building Ross who earned the Monica king of bankruptcy during his 55 year tenue on Wall Street reveals that his aspirations as a writer date back to his college days I was a real Bookworm when I was a kid Ross reminisced in an interview with page six he recalled his time at Yale where he enrolled in a course designed to prepare students for a career in fiction writing each week students were tasked with submitting 1,000 words of fiction or poetry by 10:00 a.m. a challenge that Ross found daunting after the first week by the second week I was out of material he humorously noted reflecting on how his literary Ambitions were ultimately sidelined by his successful business career his journey continued at Harvard Business School where he studied under the legendary George's dorat a stylish and provocative figure who encouraged students to present themselves as successful individuals if you're young and you intend to be successful you must dress like the success you intend to be dori's advice left a lasting impression on Ross shaping his professional Persona as he navigated the complexities of the business World Beyond Academia Ross has a colorful history of mingling with artists and celebrities he proudly recounted living in the Dakota for two decades alongside a roster of illustrious residents including composer Leonard Bernstein and ballet Legend Rudolph new reev however it was John lenon and Yoko Ono who left a significant mark on his memories Ross described lenon as a great neighbor recalling how the building organized a community event each October where residents showcased their favorite foods naturally they serve macrobiotic food they participated in this little social event with their neighbors he shared highlighting the warmth and kindness of the couple the tragic assassination of Lenin in 1980 deeply affected Ross as he was serving as the head of the Dakota's board at the time he described the chaos that ensued with crowds Gathering outside the building and various groups advocating for their causes we had to figure out some sort of cathartic event for people to be able to move on he reflected emphasizing the community's need for healing in the wake of such a horrific incident Ross recounted how a resident connected with David geffin who helped conceive the Central Park Strawberry Fields Memorial a project that allowed The Grieving Community to honor Lennon's Legacy Ross's Journey Through the world of business also led him to cross cross paths with Donald Trump their initial encounter occurred during a contentious bankruptcy proceeding involving Trump's tge Mahal the way I first met Trump was adversarially Ross explained however their relationship evolved over the years ultimately culminating in Ross's appointment as Trump's Secretary of Commerce he recalled the surprising nature of the job interview at Trump's Bedminster Gulf Club especially considering his remarkable career and the stark contrast in compensation if was the first time I was interested in a job that paid a fraction of what I was used to making he admitted during his tenure as Commerce Secretary Ross faced the formidable task of overseeing the 2020 census which required hiring and training over 400,000 temporary workers in a remarkably short period who has ever had to hire 400,000 people in a few months he mused reflecting on the logistical challenges he faced his experience as a census taker during his time at Harvard provided him with unique insights into the complexities of the role making him one of the few Commerce secretaries with firsthand experience in the position Ross's oversight of the census was not without controversy particularly regarding the Trump administration's decision to reinstate a citizenship question nevertheless his new book has garnered endorsements from prominent figures including cadel CEO Ken Griffin Blackstone Group CEO Steven A schwarzman and Trump's former director of the National Economic Council Larry cudow among others as risks and returns prepares to hit the shelves readers can anticipate not only a comprehensive account of Ross's professional Journey but also a unique perspective on the intersections of business politics and culture with anecdotes from his experiences with some of the most influential figures of our time Ross's Memoir promises to be both enlightening and engaging offering lessons that extend beyond the confines of the 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