At the Corner of Destiny and Ingenuity: Lessons from an Entrepreneur's Improbable Life

by Paul Owhadi

Overview

Paul Owhadi’s improbable entrepreneurial journey began as a first-generation immigrant coming to America with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. Having learned a remarkable level of self-reliance, as a child sent to a French boarding school at age four, he was educated in London—and then headed to New York City and a whole new life.

After an education and a career in urban planning and city management—one of the youngest city managers in the country—he excelled at creating and transforming cities for the betterment of its people. But it was an unexpected opportunity in the private sector which set Paul on his entrepreneurship path. He took the extraordinary opportunity granted to him to explore the world of property development, discovering a passion for both real estate development and creating companies. He also faced devastating setbacks that would test his mettle and fortitude. Along the way, he formed his own business approach—one combining a passion for innovation and outside-the-box thinking. With the support of family and a fierce work ethic, he conquered his sector. But he also traveled the globe—using intellectual curiosity as his guide.

This is the story of a man who used every challenge to inspire and guide him; this is the inspirational tale of an entrepreneur who grabbed at every opportunity to create a life of passion and innovation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798887502137
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Publication date:	06/18/2024
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

PAUL OWHADI's journey has taken him from a boarding school to traveling the world with the heart of an adventurer.

After an education and a career in urban planning and city management, Paul took the exciting opportunity granted to him to explore the world of property development. Along the way, he formed his own approach—one combining ethics and a passion for innovation and outside-the-box thinking. With the support of family and fierce work ethic, he conquered his sector. But he also traveled the globe—using intellectual curiosity as his guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter One: The Perception of Home
Chapter Two: The Empty Date
Chapter Three: Education—in the School of Life
Chapter Four: Written in the Stars
Chapter Five: Going Places
Chapter Six: Opportunity Knocks
Chapter Seven: Playing in the Big Leagues
Chapter Eight: Starting Over
Chapter Nine: The Concentration of Success
Chapter Ten: Take Courage
Chapter Eleven: Full Circle

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This isn't just a detailed account of Paul Owhadi’s life but also an inspiring and thought-provoking work that triggered me to think more about my life and career."

Readers’ Favorite

"Owhadi sweeps readers into a rollercoaster odyssey of resilience and determination in this part memoir, part self-help debut."

BookLife by Publishers Weekly

"The mishaps and successes of an immigrant entrepreneur are mined for lessons in the edifying memoir At the Corner of Destiny and Ingenuity."

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