Accidental Millionaire: How to Succeed in Life without Really Trying by Gary Fong
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- Pub. Date: October 2009
- 224pp
- Sales Rank: 65,757
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: October 2009
- Publisher: BenBella Books
- Format: Paperback, 224pp
- Sales Rank: 65,757
- ISBN-13: 9781933771915
- ISBN: 1933771917
Synopsis
The Accidental Millionaire is the memoir of Gary Fong, would-be slacker who revolutionized wedding photography, inventor of popular photography aids, entrepreneur, contrarian, bon vivant and a man who really, really didn't want to become a doctor. A first-generation Chinese-American, Gary was raised in one of Los Angeles' least-desirable neighborhoods and was forced to deal?in his own quirky and often very funny way?with the burdens of poverty, crime and his parents' relentless aspirations. These issues almost overwhelmed him until he had a dramatic epiphany. Spotting a bumper sticker that read "Since I gave up hope, I feel much better," Gary promptly did just that.
He stopped trying and started succeeding. At turns hilarious, insightful and instructive, The Accidental Millionaire is Horatio Alger-meets-David Sedaris. Turning the traditional self-help principles upside down, The Accidental Millionaire disdains the goal-oriented approaches of traditional self-help philosophies. Sometimes not knowing where you are going is the best possible way to get there.
Biography
Gary Fong is a globally renowned photographer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is the father of "story-booking," now the industry standard in wedding photography, in which candid shots are arranged in real time to tell a story, as opposed to the archaic method of taking posed, stilted shots. He is also the inventor of the Lightsphere, a specially colored dome that is held in place over the flash unit of a camera. Before long, more than 200,000 units were sold worldwide, thus creating a multimillion-dollar plastics business. Since inventing the Lightsphere, Fong has built a veritable cottage industry around variations on the popular product, including The Origami and The Puffer, all of which have become standard equipment used by most wedding photographers worldwide. He is considered one of the most influential photographers and inventors of his generation.
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A book not just for a photographer!by kaymag
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November 04, 2009: Absolutely wonderful read! I read this book in two days time and really do not like to read anymore. Not only is it great inspiration for photographers new and old, but it will also make you think even if you are out of the industry! It has given me a fresh new look at my photography business! Gary does a superb job in telling his story in a way that will inspire you to succeed no matter what path life has taken you!
I'm not only a photographer, but also work in outside sales. I have ready many many books in the past dedicated to making you a better salesman. This is the main reason I have pretty much stopped reading over the past two years! They all seem to say the very same thing! This single book has rejuvenated my work habits in both careers!! Gary has taught me to listen more and make thinks work for me rather than going out and setting that unattainable goal and beating myself up for not reaching it...Thanks Gary!! You rock!!Intimate Look at Gary Fong's Lifeby Kimberly_V
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October 28, 2009: I really enjoyed reading Gary Fong's, The Accidental Millionaire. Gary's writing is easy to follow, descriptive and entertaining. He shows the reader through his own experience no matter what your background, YOU are responsible for your own destiny and you can make that destiny whatever you want. Very inspiring and uplifting. I highly recommend it to not only other photographers who are familiar with Gary Fong, but also to people who come from unfortunate circumstances and feel their future is out of their hands.
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