Carlo slim story bio, facts, networth, family, auto. He owns the mexican phone company telmex, which provides a telephone service to most mexicans. All desirable things must be accessible it was his deceased wife soumaya, carlos slim says, who really taught him about sculpture and paintings. He derived his fortune from his extensive holdings in a considerable number of mexican companies through his conglomerate. Carlos slim helu is the second richest man in the world and the first.
Get free access to billionaires favorite books a list containing the top books to read of the likes of warren buffet, mark zuckerberg, and more. Warren buffett recommended this book to me back in 1991, and its still the best business book ive ever read. Mar 02, 2011 carlos slim s art collection is primarily focused on european art from the 15th to the 20th century. Carlos slim s giant motors will begin manufacturing cars in mexico in a joint venture with chinas jac motors as they focus on the latin market this comes as some carmakers have fallen foul. Carlos slims art collection is primarily focused on european art from the 15th to the 20th century. Carlos slim helu is not only an avid reader, he is also a major bookseller in mexico. Start by marking carlos slim retrato inedito as want to read. One of the worlds best reporters tells the story of carlos slim, mexicos.
He made his 7 million dollar fortune with richest person in the world, chief executive of telmex and america movil. It gives you some insight into the mexican billionaire and there are many direct quotes and letters and articles within the book written by carlos another one of slim s passions is books. His parents, julian slim haddad and linda helu atta were both maronite catholics of lebanese descent. Carlos slim raises stake in the new york times company the. Books have played a crucial role in jeff bezos life, in more ways than one. Carlos slim helu born january 28, 1940 in mexico city is a mexican businessman. With the country suffering its worst recession since the great depression. The power, money, and morality of one of the worlds. In 2008, the worlds richest man, carlos slim helu, saved the times from bankruptcy. Learn how to think like the smartest and wealthiest people in the world. In the first don juan book, carlos finished out his fiveyear apprenticeship to don juan and left.
He has written five books on drug trafficking and social movements in mexico. The second volume in the don juan books finds carlos returning to mexico and to the teachings of don juan seeking an experience unlike any western civilization has ever seen. Carlos slim, buffett, elerian choose best books of year. In this interview, carlos discusses his early life and successful businesses and investments. After graduating, slim expanded on his fathers ownings of real estate in mexico city. Carlos slim on business, investing and entrepreneurship. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The latest news, videos, and discussion topics on carlos slim entrepreneur. Mexicos richest man, carlos slim helu and his family control america movil, latin americas biggest mobile telecom firm. Carlos slim helu was born on january 28, 1940 in mexico city, mexico. Favobooks contains book recommendations of famous people. Ralph alswang flickr billionier, philanthropist, mayor of new york city about his favourite reading. Book lists from barack obama, steve jobs, mark cuban, bill gates and others. Top billionaires favorite books we study billionaires.
Although slim is fabulously wealthy, he lives a relatively modest life, residing in the same house in mexico. Carlos slim says threeday work week should be standard. Mar 29, 2017 carlos slim is a mexican business magnate, philanthropist and investor. Mostly business books made their lists, but some more unusual entries included billionaire carlos slim s choice of an autobiography by 1950s teen idol paul anka. Carlos slim, in a discussion with the wall street journal. The company that made him a multibillionaire originally started as an online book retailer. Carlos slim, the mexican billionaire, paraphrased the premise of the book in his own way. Carlos slim raises stake in the new york times company. The biography was one big love fest of carlos slim. Oct 02, 2015 mexican billionaire carlos slims 20,000 square feet new york city townhouse is on sale and you can now take a look inside. The richest man in the world, page 142 although not written by the billionaire, carlos slim, himself.
Inside the home of the second richest man in the world the. Carlos slim, mexican telecoms tycoon and the worlds richest man, says people should work three days a week, but not retire until they are in their seventies. In his book, osorno writes that former mexican presidents were very fearful of speaking about slim. A year ago carlos slim topped the list of the worlds richest men, trumping bill gates. His wealth lies in numerous companies from holdings. This dialogue forms part of osornos research for his book slim. Sanborns, his chain of nearly 200 restaurants and stores, comprises the largest network of bookstores nationwide, the implication being that for authors and publishers, it is vital to establish a successful sales relationship with the company currently.
Carlos slim in his own words is a comprehensive guidebook to the inner workings of the worlds wealthiest man and one of its most prominent philanthropists. Born in mexico city to lebanese parents julian slim haddad and linda helu, carlos slim helu was ranked as the worlds richest person from 201220 and popularly came to be known as the warren buffet of mexico. Aug 23, 2011 carlos slim helu, the mexican billionaire who is by some accounts the worlds richest man, has added to his holdings in the new york times company. Carlos slim goodreads meet your next favorite book. The most revelatory book available about this mexican business magnate, comprised entirely of slims own thoughtprovoking and inspiring quotes, the worlds. With foreign telecom partners, slim bought a stake in telmex, mexicos. He was previously married to soumaya domit, and has six children named carlos, marco antonio, patrick, soumaya, vanessa and johanna. The economist is currently single, his starsign is capricorn and he is now 80 years of age. Weve put together a list of 9 books that some of the worlds smartest and richest people from warren buffett to richard branson say changed how they live, think, or work. When carlos slim claimed the top spot on forbess annual list of the worlds richest people in 2010, it was the first time since 1994 that the spot wasnt occupied by an american and, even more impressively, the first time that a person from a developing country topped the list. Mar 29, 2017 books have played a crucial role in jeff bezos life, in more ways than one. Carlos slims phone companies to face tougher regulation. Slim, an insomniac who stays up late reading history and has a fondness for reading about ghengis khan and his deceptive military strategies, embodies mexicos potential to become a latin tiger.
Aug 11, 2016 the interview covers these topics and so much more, all video segments can be found below carlos slims favourite books are located at the bottom of the description like if you enjoyed. Sep 27, 2017 carlos slim helu, the 71 yearold billionaire has been described as both the onetime richest man in the world as well as a selfmade billionaire. Carlos slim domit, vanessa slim domit, soumaya slim domit, patrick slim domit, johanna slim domit, marco antonio slim domit. Slim is the wealthiest, least corrupt, most generous, best father, incredible intellectual, blah, blah, blah. The mexican telecom magnate carlos slim has criticized donald trumps plans for a border wall, saying that frontier security would be better achieved through investment and job creation in. Carlos rips apart the veil between this reality and the world of magic. The richest man in the worldthe authorized biography martinez. Jan 27, 2017 the mexican telecom magnate carlos slim has criticized donald trumps plans for a border wall, saying that frontier security would be better achieved through investment and job creation in mexico. Mexican billionaires new museum gives the thinker much to. Book suggestion from outstanding entrepreneurs, great politicians, people you admire. Apr 15, 2018 an interview with mexican billionaire carlos slim.
Carlos slim helu is the chief executive and the chairman of the giant telecommunications twin companies america movil and telmex. Carlos slim, the worlds second richest man, has reiterated his call for a threeday working week, insisting it will happen at some point in the future. The 12 books that helped form billionaire jeff bezos. Carlos slim helu, during the 12th edition of the mexico business summit, october 26, 2014. Mexican reporter, writer and filmmaker diego enrique osorno recently published a book of one of the worlds allegedly richest people, mexican businessman carlos slim, who in 2011 was linked to drug trafficking by a dea agent. Among six siblings, he is the youngest of his parents yusef salim haddad and linda helu. Mexican billionaire carlos slims 20,000 square feet new york city townhouse is on sale and you can now take a look inside. The interview covers these topics and so much more, all video segments can be found below carlos slims favourite books are located at the bottom of the description like if you enjoyed. For hours on end, the billionaire and the reporter conversed about the volumes found. Inside the home of the second richest man in the world. Carlos slim credits his father for his outstanding. Slim and members of his family said they had bought additional shares in the company, raising their ownership stake.
A george smiley novel by john le carre michael bloomberg. A few weeks ago, during a series of interviews, business mogul carlos slim helu allowed mexican essayist diego enrique osorno access to one of his favorite places. Books that changed the lives of billionaires warren buffett, bill gates. Carlos slim simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The name carlos slim has becomesynonymous with business success and. From 2010 20, he was ranked the richest man in the world. His father yusef salim haddad emigrated from lebanon and. When that guy saves your company, you dance to his tune.
Apr 29, 2014 carlos slim had amassed a modest fortune from his conglomerate, grupo carso, when a financial crisis hit mexico in 1982. The power, money, and morality of one of the worlds richest men diego. The most valuable piece is believed to be a painting from leonardo da vincis studio, madonna. If fact whenever anyone accused him of misdeeds, the author poorly explained how this could not be true because carlos slim said it was untrue. From 2010 to 20, slim was ranked as the richest person in the world by the forbes business magazine. Here are 9 of the best books recommended by billionaires. The most revelatory book available about this mexican business magnate, comprised entirely of slim s own thoughtprovoking and inspiring quotes, the worlds richest man. What book had actually inspired billionaires and millionaires. Billionaire carlos slim calls for threeday working week. Cnn heres a look at the life of mexicos richest man, businessman and investor.
Expand your reading list and discover how to start thinking like a billionaire. Read civil engineering at the national autonomous university of mexico. Peter foleybloomberg news carlos slim helu in a regulatory filing monday, mr. Must read books recommended by billionaires ceoworld.
Slim, an insomniac who stays up late reading history and has a fondness for reading about ghengis khan and his deceptive military strategies, embodies mexicos. Click on the image of the billionaire to see the list of their favorite books. It gives you some insight into the mexican billionaire and there are many direct quotes and letters and articles within the book written by carlos another one of slims passions is books. Jul 21, 2014 carlos slim, mexican telecoms tycoon and the worlds richest man, says people should work three days a week, but not retire until they are in their seventies. Billionaires favorite books bianca alcera 20191110t03. From warren buffett to oprah winfrey, key books have shaped how billionaires. Billionaires gates, slim follow different paths to. His investments are in real estate, education, hospitality, technology, retail, financial services and many more. Mar 27, 2017 carlos slims giant motors will begin manufacturing cars in mexico in a joint venture with chinas jac motors as they focus on the latin market this comes as some carmakers have fallen foul. Carlos slim credits his father for his outstanding business. Must read books recommended by billionaires ceoworld magazine. Slim, who owns mexicos primary fixedline and cellphone networks, is far from uncharitable. Carlos slim helu was the keynote speaker in the first womens forum mexico 2016.
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