What makes a world-class financial genius tick? Enter the mind of a financial mastermind who started from scratch to build a world-wide business empire. Meshulam Riklis invites you on his amazing roller coaster ride to meteoric heights, providing valuable tips for life, for success, and for survival. A billionaire shares his secrets In his story, Riklis shares with you the business techniques that he perfected; "how a small fish eats a big fish," his magic formula for mergers and acquisitions based on his thesis; “the effective use, or rather non-use, of cash in financial transactions,” and the unshakable beliefs that allowed him to found and run some of the most desired brand names in the world such as Elizabeth Arden, Faberge, Cartier, Carnival Cruise Lines, Playtex and the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. But it’s not all roses, right? Riklis also reveals the personal price he had to pay: three marriages, endless girlfriends, and the relentless loneliness that shadowed him daily. Join Riklis as he rises to the top of the business world and sinks to the oblivion of despair as you draw on his inspiring ability to overcome crises. Scroll up to get your copy of 950 Million $ in 40 Minutes now! As a person at the beginning of my journey in the real world, this book enriched me with the inspiration of a man who sees a goal before his eyes and - with much courage and faith - succeeds against all odds.Riklis's fascinating life story is brought to readers in fast relentless rhythm as a nonstop action movie. The enthralling path - sometimes entertaining, sometimes bold and astonishing - of this man's story, does not let you put the book out of your hands. Highly recommended. Gabi Aviad, 2016 A fascinating book that reveals the colorful life of Riklis and also sheds light on his moments of loneliness and the personal price paid by a man who seemed to have everything. October edition of Atmosphere magazine This is an amazing life story that can and should inspire young people to achieve their goals and overcome whatever comes their way. I was born a pre-mature baby of 650 grams with very little chance of survival. My life developed along the lines of 20th century historical events, from the aftermath of the First World War to the horrors of Second World War and to the growth of the American business world that took shape during the 50's-70's of the last century. I am now 93 years old, having gone through what had seemed to be terminal health issues, but am still here to tell you my story and to encourage you to prevail. Never give up . Meshulam Riklis, born December 2, 1923, is a US-Israeli businessman who was a shining star in the skies of the American and international business world. He studied mathematics at Ohio State University, graduating in 1950 and awarded his Master degree in Finance in 1966. A prominent figure in the list of the world's richest Forbes 400, he was one of the 100 most important art collectors in the world. His business empire founded in the 60s, 70s and 80s, included some of the best known brands in the world, such as, Elizabeth Arden beauty & cosmetics products, Faberge unique jewelry creations , Cartier fine jewelry, Samsonite travel Luggage, Nellie Whiskey (Schenley Industries), Carnival Cruise Vacations Lines, McCrory retail Stores, Playtex personal care products, Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Beatrice Foods, Gruen Watches, and Odd Lot Trading (on the list of Fortune 500). His fortune at that time was estimated in the billions of dollars and his meteoric rise to fortune was well documented in the book The Magic of Mergers; The Saga of Meshulam Riklis published in 1968 by Oscar Schisgall.