Don′t Push Too Many Trolleys

Ying Tan learned the value of perseverance, determination, self-respect and hard work at an early age. He spent his formative years growing up on a council estate in Farnborough, his parents working long hours at two jobs so they could eventually afford to buy their own home. Ying was raised in a family proud of their Chinese heritage, which helped him overcome racism whenever he encountered it. From his first job – a trolley boy at his local Asda supermarket – he went on to embark upon a business journey that led him from unpaid investment banking intern to one of the youngest Vice Presidents at Goldman Sachs. However, Ying was always an entrepreneur at heart, and he eventually left the banking world to found and become CEO of one of the leading mortgage brokers in the UK. He has never forgotten his roots and is passionate about sharing his long journey to success, including all its highs and lows, with anyone who may find value in his experiences. In Don’t Push Too Many Trolleys, Ying Tan shares his fascinating personal story, and the key principles that have underpinned his success in business and in life. Improve your personal and professional life with compelling strategies and practical advice Don't Push Too Many Trolleys: And Other Tips from Navigating Life and Business teaches readers ten crucial principles required to succeed in life and business. Written by Ying Tan, Founder and CEO of a multimillion pound financial services company, Don’t Push Too Many Trolleys imparts sage advice suitable for anyone, at any stage of their life. The author describes the attitudes, lessons, and traits that allowed him to become one of the youngest Vice Presidents ever at Goldman Sachs. He shows readers how he built a company from the ground up to create one of the most influential and powerful financial services companies in the UK. Full of concrete strategies and practical advice, this book provides: A deeply personal and humble perspective on success in life and business Actionable advice that makes a real difference in the pursuit of happiness and wealth A front-row seat to the economic meltdown of 2008 and how the author managed to survive it with his business intact Written for entrepreneurs, business people, financial professionals, and anyone else with an interest in improving their personal and professional life by taking full responsibility for their choices and actions, Don’t Push Too Many Trolleys is an indispensable addition to the libraries of people across the world.