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Catch the White Tiger
In 1971, civil war raged in Tony Assali’s home country of Lebanon. The oldest of five children, Tony had no choice but to come to America alone, establishing a foothold so that one day the rest of his family could join him. Thrilled, yet frightened at the same time, Tony knew it was up to him to make it with so many people depending on him.
Luckily for Tony, all his life he possessed a special skill: the ability to perceive “White Tigers,” rare and valuable opportunities other people either do not see or are too afraid to pursue. Using his powers of persuasion and relentless work ethic, Tony landed job after job, always with an eye on earning more money, to obtain the American dream.
From humble beginnings working in a doughnut factory, Tony became the most sought-after waiter at a high-end restaurant; from there, he parlayed his charm into a position selling men’s suits by the thousands. At the same time, he fulfilled his promise to his family, bringing all of his loved ones over, getting them jobs, and helping to establish lives for them in America.
Never content to rest on past wins, Tony dared to dream bigger, originating the idea to sell hummus, a Mediterranean staple from his homeland, in American grocery stores across the US.
This White Tiger caught on in a big way, making Tony a millionaire by the time he sold his food company in 1980s.
Yet, still Tony hungered for more. He came out of semi-retirement to challenge himself once again selling meat door-to-door, just because he liked the thrill of closing. He sold so many items, shattering all of the company records, that the computer couldn’t keep up with him. Yet, in spite of so many triumphs, Tony still hadn’t found the White Tiger he was really looking for — the right woman to make his life complete.
After four marriages, Tony at last caught his White Tiger, the love of his life. The problem was, she was already married. Never the type of person to let an objection stop him, Tony found a way to land his ultimate White Tiger while creating his final economic empire, a lucrative real estate business in Sunny Orange County.
Luckily for Tony, all his life he possessed a special skill: the ability to perceive “White Tigers,” rare and valuable opportunities other people either do not see or are too afraid to pursue. Using his powers of persuasion and relentless work ethic, Tony landed job after job, always with an eye on earning more money, to obtain the American dream.
From humble beginnings working in a doughnut factory, Tony became the most sought-after waiter at a high-end restaurant; from there, he parlayed his charm into a position selling men’s suits by the thousands. At the same time, he fulfilled his promise to his family, bringing all of his loved ones over, getting them jobs, and helping to establish lives for them in America.
Never content to rest on past wins, Tony dared to dream bigger, originating the idea to sell hummus, a Mediterranean staple from his homeland, in American grocery stores across the US.
This White Tiger caught on in a big way, making Tony a millionaire by the time he sold his food company in 1980s.
Yet, still Tony hungered for more. He came out of semi-retirement to challenge himself once again selling meat door-to-door, just because he liked the thrill of closing. He sold so many items, shattering all of the company records, that the computer couldn’t keep up with him. Yet, in spite of so many triumphs, Tony still hadn’t found the White Tiger he was really looking for — the right woman to make his life complete.
After four marriages, Tony at last caught his White Tiger, the love of his life. The problem was, she was already married. Never the type of person to let an objection stop him, Tony found a way to land his ultimate White Tiger while creating his final economic empire, a lucrative real estate business in Sunny Orange County.
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417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2022
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May 15, 2022
This was an easy read, well-paced with chapters nicely constructed with a trigger at the end of each to make one want to read the next. I think the crisp writing and effective structure is due to co-author Michael Ashley "who has ghostwritten books for CEOs and business executives in many sectors, including finance, marketing, technology, health, law, and real estate."
Assali's "white tiger" is the money-making opportunity that he can grasp he successfully bags this game with menswear, packaged Lebanese food, escrow services for real estate transactions, and more. With the success comes money.
Along with the way, with little apparent reflection, a few marriages are destroyed with apparent issues for children in those families.
Assali's "white tiger" is the money-making opportunity that he can grasp he successfully bags this game with menswear, packaged Lebanese food, escrow services for real estate transactions, and more. With the success comes money.
Along with the way, with little apparent reflection, a few marriages are destroyed with apparent issues for children in those families.
May 3, 2022
This is a real-life account of someone who came to America with nothing and whose determination and grit allowed him to persevere.
We have people who are set up for success who never accomplish half of what Tony Assali did and thinking about that really puts it into perspective for me.
Assali really lays everything out for the reader. He opens up about the ups and downs and the flow of the writing is very well done.
We have people who are set up for success who never accomplish half of what Tony Assali did and thinking about that really puts it into perspective for me.
Assali really lays everything out for the reader. He opens up about the ups and downs and the flow of the writing is very well done.
May 13, 2022
There is something about reading stories like this with such a bleak background and the perseverance and grit shown to elevate their life.
Tony Assali has a great way of telling his story. He really pulled me in and I felt like I was experiencing the story through the words of a friend.
It’s really eye-opening. We often hear about the “American Dream” but I don’t think we realize how much it means to people. Well done!
Tony Assali has a great way of telling his story. He really pulled me in and I felt like I was experiencing the story through the words of a friend.
It’s really eye-opening. We often hear about the “American Dream” but I don’t think we realize how much it means to people. Well done!
May 3, 2022
Eye-Opening… it really deals with the importance of perseverance and how ANYONE can make something of their life. Written in a way that really makes the reader appreciate the ups and downs of others.
It’s inspirational and unique. There are themes that can teach us a lot about ourselves and DRIVE. It’s a wonderful read.
It’s inspirational and unique. There are themes that can teach us a lot about ourselves and DRIVE. It’s a wonderful read.
May 4, 2022
A timely dose of truth, wrapped in hope!
Very well written, it's informative while giving the reader an inside look.
Very well written, it's informative while giving the reader an inside look.
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