John Davison Rockefeller is an oil tycoon, owner of untold wealth and frightening omnipotence. In the public consciousness, he went from “incarnation of hell” to “the embodiment of the American dream.” For his rapid takeover of the oil industry, the head of Standard Oil was nicknamed “the anaconda.” The Rockefeller empire turned into a monstrous force that rose above the state. At the same time, he always found a kind word for his subordinates and promoted capable specialists through the career ladder. Rockefeller was convinced that God had given him money “to be used for the benefit of mankind.” During his life, he donated more than $550 million to a variety of causes, from draining swamps to fighting infectious diseases. For people who are ready to set ambitious goals for themselves and achieve outstanding results, Rockefeller's memoirs, supplemented with modern commentary, will serve as a real “textbook for success.”