Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright & Bradley Hope (Review in Progress)

This entry is a continuation of my book review series. The series documents a brief overview of each book, 3-5 lessons learned and a reflection on how these lessons apply to personal, professional, and societal contexts.

Overview

A biography on the rise and fall Jho Low as he embezzled funds from the Malaysian Sovereign Wealth Fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), in order to fuel an outrageous and lavish lifestyle.

Lessons

• Integrity informs character
• Money will not buy happiness, not matter how much an individual can spend
• Compliance systems are integral to good business practice

Reflections

To be continued