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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
Kurzmeinung: Dieses Buch hat viele Seiten und wird größtenteils über Dialoge erzählt, weshalb es mir schwer fällt den Inhalt zusammenzufassen. Die vielen Erlebnisse von Jordan, egal ob an der Börse oder privat, sind fast schon unglaublich und es ist wirklich spannend das Leben hinter den Kulissen einer solchen Persönlichkeit kennenzulernen. Zwischendrin gab es natürlich auch ein paar trockenere Themen, aber im Großen und Ganzen ist das Buch definitiv empfehlenswert, wenn man mal ein bisschen was über das exzessive Leben der damaligen Aktienhaie erfahren möchte
I picked this up at a used book store for $1 and knew that it is currently being made into a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorcese so I thought it was another a read. It wasn't. I couldn't get past the first three chapters. The writing is so bad and ok, I get it: the plot surrounds the excesses of stock brokers in the 80s and yes, there were drugs and sex etc. etc.
But I felt that the author was trying to shock the reader initially and it didn't shock me--it just made me book the book down. Maybe the movie may be better--but the book was a waste of time...and as they say, "Time is money!"
But I felt that the author was trying to shock the reader initially and it didn't shock me--it just made me book the book down. Maybe the movie may be better--but the book was a waste of time...and as they say, "Time is money!"
It was entertaining and somewhat interesting.
At the beginning it gets a bit too much.
Difficult to follow his style.
And a bit boring.
Then it gets better without being extraordinary.
It manages to hold your attention enough.
Then it gets boring again and lacks the spark to make you get through till the end.
If you finish it is entirely up to wanting to mark it as read.
There are better books but this one will do if you want to know about the wolf and you have watched the movie already.
At the beginning it gets a bit too much.
Difficult to follow his style.
And a bit boring.
Then it gets better without being extraordinary.
It manages to hold your attention enough.
Then it gets boring again and lacks the spark to make you get through till the end.
If you finish it is entirely up to wanting to mark it as read.
There are better books but this one will do if you want to know about the wolf and you have watched the movie already.
I admit I watched the movie first and wasn't that impressed. I mean it was entertaining but by about half way through I couldn't help thinking 'ok I GET it, money can buy happiness in the form of hookers and obscene amounts of drugs.' While he does get arrested at the end, I walked out of the movie thinking there wasn't much of a moral or a satisying catharsis.
The first half of the book proved to be very similar to the movie and I found myself getting bored. Then all of a sudden there was a divergence in plot from the movie and from that point on I could barely put it down. The book showcased the tragedy of Jordan's insanity perfectly and kept me hooked as he spiralled further and further into depression.
Jordan is self-deprecating throughout and is refreshingly upfront about his mistakes and the consequences of his slow descent into madness. The sheer extremities of the Wolf's life are presented in both a humorous and reflective way and are thoroughly entertaining.
Interested in picking up the second book to find out how it all ends in a bit more detail, although I swear if I have to read the phrases 'luscious duchess' or 'loamy loins' one more time I will have it ripped in pieces quicket than you can say 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Dysfunctional'.
The first half of the book proved to be very similar to the movie and I found myself getting bored. Then all of a sudden there was a divergence in plot from the movie and from that point on I could barely put it down. The book showcased the tragedy of Jordan's insanity perfectly and kept me hooked as he spiralled further and further into depression.
Jordan is self-deprecating throughout and is refreshingly upfront about his mistakes and the consequences of his slow descent into madness. The sheer extremities of the Wolf's life are presented in both a humorous and reflective way and are thoroughly entertaining.
Interested in picking up the second book to find out how it all ends in a bit more detail, although I swear if I have to read the phrases 'luscious duchess' or 'loamy loins' one more time I will have it ripped in pieces quicket than you can say 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Dysfunctional'.
One of the few books where I think you should just watch the movie. It'll take about as long, but at least Leo is in it.
JOrdan still takes no accountability whatsoever. He will be lonely for life. His kids only want to do with him for money
In my pursuit of understanding sales techniques, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' unexpectedly altered my perception. The book veers away from pushing sales onto disinterested individuals and instead emphasizes aiding those genuinely seeking your product. This shift from coercion to assistance in decision-making resonated deeply with me.
As someone who appreciates unconventional characters, I found the protagonist's actions aligned with my belief that most individuals possess the acumen to discern between persuasion and genuine interest. This book radically reshaped my approach to sales, fostering a mentality of aiding rather than imposing. A valuable read for those seeking a fresh perspective on salesmanship.
As someone who appreciates unconventional characters, I found the protagonist's actions aligned with my belief that most individuals possess the acumen to discern between persuasion and genuine interest. This book radically reshaped my approach to sales, fostering a mentality of aiding rather than imposing. A valuable read for those seeking a fresh perspective on salesmanship.
I feel like I need to start by saying that Jordan Belfort is a fucking asshole who screwed over a whole lot of people on his way to his personal fortune, so my reading of this book (and seeing the movie, I might add) should not be construed as me glamorizing his life in any way or approving of his insanely crazy life decisions. This guy is a huge jerk. And to that end, I even borrowed this book from the library as opposed to buying it in the hopes of minimizing his moneymaking from me, however miniscule and insignificant that is. It makes me feel better. I should also mention that I audio booked this one. Worth mentioning b/c – all of the above out of the way – this book is completely laugh out loud hilarious. And it’s hard for me to tell if it’s more from the writing or in the inflection of the reader, which was so very excellent. Either way, I laughed a lot. I had already seen the movie, which intrigued me enough to go and read this story straight from the horse’s mouth. I was pleasantly surprised to find that – in large part – the movie, for all its own flaws, actually covered this book pretty damn well. Way better than I ever would have imagined. And what a wild life this guy had. It’s pretty amazing he didn’t kill himself, accidentally or otherwise, honestly. This is not a guy to be admired, despite all his riches and fame. He’s a womanizer, an addict, a liar, a cheat, an adulterer, a scumbag of the highest order. But damn, he’s had one interesting life, and he sure can craft a tale. All the nicknames he has for people – like The Dutchess, just to name one – and all the condensation, are all so ridiculous that you have to laugh. Sidebar – for all the lying and the cheating, I believe he really did admire his wife quite a bit at the time (obviously, before their ultimate divorce) – just the way he talks about her – he’s really drawn by her. Kinda interesting to see, given how much he screws people over at will. He sure did screw over his first wife though. I’ll bet she’s not sad about it, given how it all played out. Anyway, it’s like a train wreck that you can’t turn away from. Why should we be so interested in a guy who is such a stain on society – but at the same time, is so unavoidably appealing? Maybe we all just want to dream about what it would be like to care so little about others that we too could reach such greedy pinnacles. Even if it’s just a fantasy. I don’t know – but I’m guilty of being interested in the story. It’s a wild ride – sometimes literally, as with his hair raising yacht or helicopter escapades. The hookers. The drugs. The crazy amounts of money. The laundering with Swiss banks. The midget throwing. The lies upon lies. You have to give the guy some credit – he’s very smart and he clearly has a gift of connecting with and motivating people. How else could he have built such a successful company and stock scheme and lived out such ridiculousness without anyone checking him on it? And for that matter, how else could he be such a successful speaker today? But alas, it’s all the typical things that bring these empires crashing down. The lying, the greed, the drugs, the women, the depravity – no one can out run such things forever. In the end, he got what was coming (in fact, I’ll probably have to read his second book now, just to hear the rest of it) – but I’m kind of amazed it was only 22 months. I can give him some kudos for finally getting clean and pulling his life together. He sure lived – and is still living- one for the ages. Is some of this total bullshit and made up? Maybe – but there’s nothing in here that I can’t comprehend happening from a maniac like that. He’s still an asshole, too. More to be studied for what went wrong rather than to be admired for what he did.
Awful, awful book. Made it about a quarter of the way and could not finish. Do not waste your time.