Rockefeller, the richest man in history, wrote 36 letters to his son.

I believe that if you try with all your heart, you will never fail.
The goal of becoming the richest man in the world was the driving force behind my hard work and self-motivation.
--- John Davison Rockefeller

The 20th century, a century of great economic and industrial upheaval, saw the emergence of the richest men in human history.
The Rockefeller family, which seized a shining opportunity in a rapidly changing world and amassed the world's greatest wealth, conquered the American oil industry and ascended to the throne of the 'oil kings'.
A boy born in the slums and starting his career as an accountant earning $5 a week became the world's richest man at the age of 53.
The assets he has accumulated are a whopping $1.4 billion.
In today's value, it amounts to approximately 450 trillion won.
Standard Oil, the world's largest oil company, founded in 1870 at the age of 30, grew into the world's largest multinational corporation in the early 1900s.
Later, the dispersed affiliates became major companies leading the energy industry, such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell, and have continued Rockefeller's legacy for over 150 years.


After retiring from business in 1911, he established the Rockefeller Foundation and carried out charity work across the country, returning approximately 180 trillion won to society.
After becoming the world's richest man, he sent countless letters to his son, who would later inherit his business and family, imparting his keen insights and profound wisdom on work, wealth, and life over a period of 47 years.
This book, "The Rockefeller Letters," contains a selection of 36 of the most important letters from Rockefeller, one of the world's richest men and philanthropists.
This is a successor course that guides students to manage their own lives by covering not only business management and asset management, but also human relationships and mindset.

Why does the letter he sent to his son resonate with today's youth? Because Rockefeller was a legendary figure who grew up in poverty and became one of the world's wealthiest individuals.
With a strong will and conviction to escape poverty and become rich, he got his first job at the age of 15 as an accountant earning $5 a week.
Afterwards, he took the initiative to pioneer new businesses, and by the time he retired at the age of 71, he had amassed assets worth approximately 450 trillion won, making him an oil tycoon.
The wealth of experience and wisdom he has accumulated throughout his life as a businessman and father will serve as a solid guide for today's youth, offering not only hope and motivation, but also practical advice on economic life and life wisdom.
--- From the "Translator's Preface"

Work is a privilege that goes beyond simply providing a means of livelihood.
Work is the foundation of all business, the source of prosperity, and the hand that creates genius.
Work keeps young people busy and accomplishing more than their parents' generation.
It doesn't matter how rich they are.
Work is depicted in its most humble form and lays the foundation for happiness.
A job helps add flavor to life.
To achieve great benefits and success, you must love your work.
--- 「Part 1.
From "Manage Your Work"

In a conversation, the one who has power is not the speaker, but the listener.
Don't believe it? If you think about it, you'll realize that a speaker's tone, concentration, and content can vary depending on the listener.
The most interesting thing is that when you listen to what the other person has to say, they are more willing to hear your opinion.
Listening is not a passive attitude.
Even if you don't like what is being said, you should listen to it without refuting it.
Listening is more of an attitude than a skill.
--- 「Part 1.
From "Manage Your Work"

Great plans are not made in one fell swoop like Niagara Falls, but rather slowly, drop by drop.
The difference between something great and something that seems great is that if you dream of something great, you have to work for it every day.
But how can a poor boy make his grand dream a reality? Will it come true if he works hard for others? That's a foolish thought.
I can only become rich if I work hard for myself.
--- 「Part 1.
From "Manage Your Work"

So-called 'smart people' believe that the purpose of a business is not to make a transaction itself, but to buy at the lowest price.
This time, the price Morgan offered us was $1 million less than the actual value.
If Morgan wants to do this kind of deal every time, he'll lose his footing in the steel industry in the United States.
The essence of transaction is exchange value.
I take something someone else wants and exchange it for something I want.
To close a great deal, we need to highlight the value of our items.
--- 「Part 2.
From “Manage Your Wealth”

A person who loves money and knows nothing but money is a miserable person, and in this case, money is the root of all evil.
But young man, think about it.
If you have money, you can help your family and friends, give them a happy and comfortable life, benefit society, and save the powerless and poor.
If so, money is the source of happiness.
Young man, the penny you hold in your hand right now has the power to change your future.
--- 「Part 2.
From “Manage Your Wealth”

The moment an animal takes food, it loses its wisdom and is in trouble.
The same goes for humans.
If you want to cripple someone, just give them a pair of crutches and wait a few months for the goal to happen on its own.
The habit of getting a free lunch doesn't help you grow at all and only robs you of the opportunity to win.
Hard work is the only reliable way out.
Work is the price we pay for success.
You can achieve wealth and happiness only by working hard.
--- 「Part 2.
From “Manage Your Wealth”

Success is not determined by height, weight, education, or family background, but by the size of your thoughts.
In other words, the size of your thoughts determines the size of your success.
The most important thing is to value yourself and overcome self-deprecation, which is humanity's greatest weakness.
Never sell yourself cheap.
You are greater than you think.
Expand your thinking to reach your full potential.
Don't underestimate yourself.
--- 「Part 3.
From "Manage Your Life"

A reporter interviewed Edison and asked him this question:
“Mr. Edison, I heard this invention failed 10,000 times. What do you think about that?” Edison, who had become immune to the word failure, answered with a relaxed attitude.
“Young man, your journey in life has just begun, so let me tell you something that will be of great help to you in the future.
“I didn’t fail ten thousand times, I just found ten thousand ways that didn’t work.” This is how great the spirit of never giving up is.
--- 「Part 3.
From "Manage Your Life"

The road from poverty to abundance is always open.
The important thing is to have a strong belief that you are your own greatest asset.
Until faith pushes out doubt, you must find the reason for your hesitation and have strong faith.
If you don't believe, you can't achieve it.
Faith is the force that propels us forward.' Anyone who wishes to succeed must realize that the seeds of success lie right beside them.
If you just know this fact, you can get anything you want.

--- 「Part 3.
From "Manage Your Life"