Summary of Sam Zell's Am I Being Too Subtle?

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#1 I am known as the Grave Dancer, because I help turn around companies that have been neglected or devalued. I am not claiming to be altruistic; I am just optimistic and confident that I can turn those assets around.

#2 I make a point of shutting out the noise and doing what makes sense to me. I want everyone’s opinion, but I determine my own path. I look for clarity, and if something isn’t clear, I get more information.

#3 I am the son of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland to escape the Holocaust and come to the United States. I have always been drawn to the experience rather than the accumulation of wealth. I believe that 1 + 1 can equal 3 or 4 or 6. I never want that to be me.

#4 I have never worked a day in my life. I’ve been able to do what I love because I’ve loved doing it. I thrive on inspiring and challenging people, and I take great pride in their accomplishments.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822529250

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Insights on Sam Zell's Am I Being Too Subtle?

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I am known as the Grave Dancer, because I help turn around companies that have been neglected or devalued. I am not claiming to be altruistic; I am just optimistic and confident that I can turn those assets around.

#2

I make a point of shutting out the noise and doing what makes sense to me. I want everyone’s opinion, but I determine my own path. I look for clarity, and if something isn’t clear, I get more information.

#3

I am the son of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland to escape the Holocaust and come to the United States. I have always been drawn to the experience rather than the accumulation of wealth. I believe that 1 + 1 can equal 3 or 4 or 6. I never want that to be me.

#4

I have never worked a day in my life. I’ve been able to do what I love because I’ve loved doing it. I thrive on inspiring and challenging people, and I take great pride in their accomplishments.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

I grew up believing that anything is possible. When you’re not aware of any limitations, you don’t stop yourself from trying. My parents, who escaped their hometown in Poland on the last train out, had this mindset.

#2

My parents