The Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship, and Achieving the American Dream
Garner, Joe; Calamos Sr., John P.
Language: English
Published by Wiley (edition 1), 2025
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- Title
- The Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship, and Achieving the American Dream
- Author
- Garner, Joe; Calamos Sr., John P.
- Publisher
- Wiley (edition 1)
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1394304021
- ISBN 13
- 9781394304028
- Edition
- 1.
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Stories and lessons from John P. Calamos Sr., a rags-to-riches self-made American billionaire
Sky's the Limit: Lessons in service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream tells the inspirational tale of John P. Calamos Sr., an American trailblazer, self-made success story, and living legend in the world of investing. Each chapter contains stories and business lessons he learned along the way. From a stock boy in his parents' grocery store in Chicago's west side, to 400+ combat missions in Vietnam, to launching his own firm which now has upwards of $35 billion in assets, John's career and the extreme success he's enjoyed through that career have been built on taking risks and being resilient. Some of the events detailed in this book include:
- Teenage John's discovery of stock certificates in his family's basement ignites a passion for investing
- Major Calamos' time in the Air Force, including five years of active duty flying B-52 bombers and twelve years in the Reserves flying A-37 jet fighters
- Pioneering initiatives to launch one of the first convertible funds in 1985 and one of the first liquid alternative funds in 1990
Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to mirror the success of a man who is a living embodiment of the quintessential rags-to-riches American dream.
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About the Author
JOHN P. CALAMOS, SR. is Founder, Chairman, and Global Chief Investment Officer of Calamos Investments. He is a pioneer in the fields of convertible securities and liquid alternative investments, as well as a Vietnam veteran who has flown over 400 missions as a combat pilot and a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
JOE GARNER, deemed the “Ken Burns of the written and recorded word” by talk show legend Larry King, is a six-time New York Times bestselling author renowned for his innovative storytelling and multimedia approach. His groundbreaking New York Times bestselling debut, We Interrupt This Broadcast, pairs pivotal historical moments with authentic news broadcasts and features forewords by Walter Cronkite and Brian Williams. Garner has collaborated with celebrated figures across industries, including Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, sports broadcast icon Bob Costas, comedy greats Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon. With a unique ability to bring history, culture, and personal legacies to life, Garner remains a leader in the world of nonfiction.
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