Asshole

How I Got Rich & Happy by Not Giving a Damn About Anyone & How You Can, Too
STEP ONE

Keep Your Eye on the (Ass)Hole, Not the Donut


"By my foes, sir, I profit in the knowledge of myself." —William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night


Having decided to make a start, it's time to focus on where you want to go. There are flyboys out there, men who have polished prickhood to a glossy sheen. And there's a name for such people: co-workers. Also: role models. Go find them. These masters of disaster can be found in almost every neighborhood, office, SUV, reality TV cooking show, and roman à clef. Look around. Whether it's your boss, your brother, or the guy who's sleeping with your spouse, these people have what you want. Watch them and learn.

If you open your eyes, you will see Assholes everywhere. I guarantee this in writing. It doesn't even matter where you are, although I understand many of them live in the South. My wife Gloria and I ran into an outstanding example at our car rental place, and he unwittingly guided me to this First Step.

We were standing in line on a Fri ... read full excerpt from: Asshole ebook