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Make Enterprise Great Again: The Gods Must Be Crazy!: Cradle of Communism to Catacomb of Capitalism: A Proposal to bring back the House of Roosevelt's
This book takes its title from the 1980 comedy film “The Gods Must Be Crazy,” in which an empty Coca-Cola bottle is dropped from a plane onto a community of African bushmen. The bottle is thought to be a gift from the Gods, but after it incites bitter fighting amongst the villagers, the tribal leader decides to return it to the Gods, embarking upon a journey to the end of the world. Through my own metaphorical coke bottle, I visualize the dawn of a daunting new Empire. This book serves as both a testament to the past glories of the current American Empire and a guidebook to restoring Capitalism and Enterprise – before it is too late.
Steve Hilton:” A lot of people say that China wants to replace the US as the superpower ..., Do you believe that that's their intention?"
Trump: "Yes, I do. Why wouldn't it be? They're very ambitious people. They're very smart. They're great people. It's a great culture."
- Fox News interview (05-19-19)
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It’s halftime America!
Ay Yi Yai Yi! We are in the middle of The New World Order!
Empires rise, decline, and fall. History has witnessed this cycle with the Romans, the Ottomans, and the British. They have all toppled, and if we are not careful, the US will be the next.
Many of today’s enterprises are a gaggle of debt-addicted extreme financial engineering frogs floundering in tepid snake oil. Unfortunately, many will find their demise in the clutches of IP vultures.
If we don't play our trump cards right, the next voracious Empire - the Middle Kingdom of China - will consume us; sending their errand boys to collect bills from the US and over a hundred other countries that it has economically and digitally colonized since the Economic Tsunami of 2008, through “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) to its “Digital Silk Road” (DSR).
“Make Enterprise Great Again” digs into the foundations of capitalism and traces the ideals, triumphs and zeitgeist of the Roosevelt years in order to “Build Back Better” – and to save us from the impending Fourth Reich.
Yeah! It's halftime, America!
Steve Hilton:” A lot of people say that China wants to replace the US as the superpower ..., Do you believe that that's their intention?"
Trump: "Yes, I do. Why wouldn't it be? They're very ambitious people. They're very smart. They're great people. It's a great culture."
- Fox News interview (05-19-19)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It’s halftime America!
Ay Yi Yai Yi! We are in the middle of The New World Order!
Empires rise, decline, and fall. History has witnessed this cycle with the Romans, the Ottomans, and the British. They have all toppled, and if we are not careful, the US will be the next.
Many of today’s enterprises are a gaggle of debt-addicted extreme financial engineering frogs floundering in tepid snake oil. Unfortunately, many will find their demise in the clutches of IP vultures.
If we don't play our trump cards right, the next voracious Empire - the Middle Kingdom of China - will consume us; sending their errand boys to collect bills from the US and over a hundred other countries that it has economically and digitally colonized since the Economic Tsunami of 2008, through “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) to its “Digital Silk Road” (DSR).
“Make Enterprise Great Again” digs into the foundations of capitalism and traces the ideals, triumphs and zeitgeist of the Roosevelt years in order to “Build Back Better” – and to save us from the impending Fourth Reich.
Yeah! It's halftime, America!
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2020
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About the author
E.P.M. Mavericks
25 books45 followersA Brief History of My Nomadic Re-incarnations
“To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”
- Sun Tzu's The Art of War (476–221 BC)
I was born and raised in God's Own Country, Kerala, a tropical paradise in India. In Kerala, we are followers of St. Thomas, the Apostle, educated by Christian missionaries brought by colonizers from Portugal, France, and Britain. 100% literacy and high educational standards in Kerala have led to many progressive movements, including Communism. Kerala has many unique records, such as a model COVID-19 recovery rate being higher than most Western countries. The first place where communists became democratically elected to power in world history, ruled as such since 1957. The resulting industrial desert brought on by Communism forced me to pack up my bags after obtaining my Industrial Engineering degree (with specialization in Total Quality Management) and seek a job in Bombay (the commercial capital of India).
I soon realized my prospects beyond the factory floor became limited by my dark skin (as a lungi-wearing Kala Madrasi). Fearing for my future, I fled to the South to escape the racist professional ladder. I obtained my MBA in finance as a candidate for national integration. Providentially for me, in 1990, the entire Indian economy collapsed under the weight of the half-a-century-old mighty Indian License Raj. The result was a liberalized Indian economy. The timing was impeccable, as it provided me the opportunity to start my career as an Investment Banking Analyst. Fortune smiled upon me again when the 1996 stock market crash in India allowed me to come out of my investment banking career.
India took the socialist route and, during the conflict of the 1970s with Pakistan, which declared emergency rule. Due to the Pakistan war and other non-alignments, the US and India’s relationship soured, and IBM abandoned India. Hail to the vacuum (to be filled), TCS and the other Indian IT conglomerates were born out of desperation. They coded us in IT to kickstart the legacy computers and mainframes left behind by IBM. Thanks to the biggest blunder in business history (Y2K), IBM and the other western enterprises saw us (‘Cyber Coolies’) as the thrifty solution to fix the doomsday Armageddon code.
During this time, I managed to migrate from corporate finance to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions and snatched my passport to the epitome of capitalism, the USA. Nevertheless, in 2000, the (Netherlands-based) BaaN Brothers got involved in the Dutch scandal, and the #3 ERP (BaaN) system I was riding became a dead horse.
Since then, I have spent over a decade volunteering for PMI. I have etched my name on PMI’s key standards (including PMBOK, OPM3, PP&PM, etc.), thanks to my PMI papers, publications, and books (especially Project Portfolio Management Standard). I even served in Gartner’s PPM board room panel and later became one of the three PM Methodology SME at E&Y. In 2008, amid the economic tsunami, I served as an advisor to CFO’s office, setting up the Project Portfolio Management Office for a Fortune 10 World's Most Admired Company. I saved them around a half a billion dollars, but I became the victim of my short-term financial engineering. I managed to capitalize on the 90s legacy Hyperion Enterprise and moved on to the fancy world of a CFO’s suites of products for more prominent Financial Engineering in the BIG4 consulting world.
In 2009, I packed my bags for the Cambodian Jungles in search of answers from the bottom of the pyramid through Chinese GIFT (Global Institute for Tomorrow) – a Clinton Global Young executive Leadership Program (YLP). The more I examined the finance world in the West, the more disillusioned I became. I lost faith in the rollercoasters of flash markets (90% of today's stock market without long-term fundamental values is chasing stock buybacks, the
“To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”
- Sun Tzu's The Art of War (476–221 BC)
I was born and raised in God's Own Country, Kerala, a tropical paradise in India. In Kerala, we are followers of St. Thomas, the Apostle, educated by Christian missionaries brought by colonizers from Portugal, France, and Britain. 100% literacy and high educational standards in Kerala have led to many progressive movements, including Communism. Kerala has many unique records, such as a model COVID-19 recovery rate being higher than most Western countries. The first place where communists became democratically elected to power in world history, ruled as such since 1957. The resulting industrial desert brought on by Communism forced me to pack up my bags after obtaining my Industrial Engineering degree (with specialization in Total Quality Management) and seek a job in Bombay (the commercial capital of India).
I soon realized my prospects beyond the factory floor became limited by my dark skin (as a lungi-wearing Kala Madrasi). Fearing for my future, I fled to the South to escape the racist professional ladder. I obtained my MBA in finance as a candidate for national integration. Providentially for me, in 1990, the entire Indian economy collapsed under the weight of the half-a-century-old mighty Indian License Raj. The result was a liberalized Indian economy. The timing was impeccable, as it provided me the opportunity to start my career as an Investment Banking Analyst. Fortune smiled upon me again when the 1996 stock market crash in India allowed me to come out of my investment banking career.
India took the socialist route and, during the conflict of the 1970s with Pakistan, which declared emergency rule. Due to the Pakistan war and other non-alignments, the US and India’s relationship soured, and IBM abandoned India. Hail to the vacuum (to be filled), TCS and the other Indian IT conglomerates were born out of desperation. They coded us in IT to kickstart the legacy computers and mainframes left behind by IBM. Thanks to the biggest blunder in business history (Y2K), IBM and the other western enterprises saw us (‘Cyber Coolies’) as the thrifty solution to fix the doomsday Armageddon code.
During this time, I managed to migrate from corporate finance to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions and snatched my passport to the epitome of capitalism, the USA. Nevertheless, in 2000, the (Netherlands-based) BaaN Brothers got involved in the Dutch scandal, and the #3 ERP (BaaN) system I was riding became a dead horse.
Since then, I have spent over a decade volunteering for PMI. I have etched my name on PMI’s key standards (including PMBOK, OPM3, PP&PM, etc.), thanks to my PMI papers, publications, and books (especially Project Portfolio Management Standard). I even served in Gartner’s PPM board room panel and later became one of the three PM Methodology SME at E&Y. In 2008, amid the economic tsunami, I served as an advisor to CFO’s office, setting up the Project Portfolio Management Office for a Fortune 10 World's Most Admired Company. I saved them around a half a billion dollars, but I became the victim of my short-term financial engineering. I managed to capitalize on the 90s legacy Hyperion Enterprise and moved on to the fancy world of a CFO’s suites of products for more prominent Financial Engineering in the BIG4 consulting world.
In 2009, I packed my bags for the Cambodian Jungles in search of answers from the bottom of the pyramid through Chinese GIFT (Global Institute for Tomorrow) – a Clinton Global Young executive Leadership Program (YLP). The more I examined the finance world in the West, the more disillusioned I became. I lost faith in the rollercoasters of flash markets (90% of today's stock market without long-term fundamental values is chasing stock buybacks, the
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October 30, 2021
Wonderful reading
September 20, 2021
This is a well-researched book. The author has made a great effort to write this book. It helps you deepen your understanding of the present American Economy.
Hats off to Tiger Rider...
Hats off to Tiger Rider...
July 18, 2020
This book has a lot of great points! Some of them I totally agree with. I have been saying them for MANY years. I have seen us turning into the next China for decades. We import everything and the things grown and made hear are exported or run by foreign countries. We need to restart manufacturing and farming for ourselves (Also the oil, gas and other mined minerals) It's one thing to help those in need, but you need to take care of yourself first or you are no good to anyone! If we were to stop giving jobs to "illegals" and were to pay fair wages to those on public assistance and unemployment, that would be a start. Those that are working for this type of pay are no better than slaves! Lincoln said, "United we stand, divided we fall." Well we are falling, people! It's time to catch each other and hold them up so we can stand together! We need to get back to our basics!
June 19, 2021
Opinionated code talk, attempting to explain the problems of the world in 150 pages or less. I couldn't get past the first 29 pages. 'Think like me, I know it all, I'm cool'. Bah!
December 2, 2020
11/8/20, China (Belt & Road Initiative (BRI, formerly One Belt One Road). Well that is at the top of President-elect Creepie Joe’s list for 2021.
Unfortunately, the stats are outdated & the impact of COVID-19 on China's zooming loaning/investing can only remain to be seen.
The Communist Party of China (CCP) control’s 2/3rds of the clandestine commercial loans with arbitration clauses through offshore banks.
4/3/1948, The US Marshall Plan (European Recovery Program, ERP) transferred billion’s in economic recovery programs to bail out impoverished Western European countries.
2015, The Chinese government introduced the Digital Silk Road (DSR) to enhance their worldwide competitive IT infrastructure (internet, optic fiber cable; 5-6G telecommunications; eCommerce: electronic payment systems, cryptocurrencies, digital free trade zones).
The US economy is declining in the world's GDP (15 %) compared to China (20+ %).
The US healthcare system (snake oil) is poorly planned out & socially irresponsible.
Do we need to keep reminding America how far behind we are in Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics (STEM).
There are other things that needed to be improved/kept up with: AI, & wind turbines or alternative fuels: biofuels, hydrogen & electricity.
Most people are suffering financially.
We can’t completely blame it on COVID-19.
Currently, the US spends as much on military spending as 10 of the other global countries do.
I saw the 1980 comedy film The Gods Must Be Crazy, but I didn’t understand it until it was explained to me.
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Unfortunately, the stats are outdated & the impact of COVID-19 on China's zooming loaning/investing can only remain to be seen.
The Communist Party of China (CCP) control’s 2/3rds of the clandestine commercial loans with arbitration clauses through offshore banks.
4/3/1948, The US Marshall Plan (European Recovery Program, ERP) transferred billion’s in economic recovery programs to bail out impoverished Western European countries.
2015, The Chinese government introduced the Digital Silk Road (DSR) to enhance their worldwide competitive IT infrastructure (internet, optic fiber cable; 5-6G telecommunications; eCommerce: electronic payment systems, cryptocurrencies, digital free trade zones).
The US economy is declining in the world's GDP (15 %) compared to China (20+ %).
The US healthcare system (snake oil) is poorly planned out & socially irresponsible.
Do we need to keep reminding America how far behind we are in Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics (STEM).
There are other things that needed to be improved/kept up with: AI, & wind turbines or alternative fuels: biofuels, hydrogen & electricity.
Most people are suffering financially.
We can’t completely blame it on COVID-19.
Currently, the US spends as much on military spending as 10 of the other global countries do.
I saw the 1980 comedy film The Gods Must Be Crazy, but I didn’t understand it until it was explained to me.
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written political book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great political movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E; History channel; Frontline; PBS). There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; AmazonCrossing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
December 27, 2020
I won a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
Let me note - I'm assuming this is self-published, because if an editor has gone through this book, it was poorly edited. At one point people are referred to as "financial-engineering frogs" - frogs? Does the author mean frauds - which would make more sense [if the author sincerely means frogs, then I've no idea what he's trying to say]. This book has a number of typos. The font used for the quotes was difficult to read, too; especially for longer quotes.
Yes there are a lot of charts -- bright colourful charts. Unfortunately they were difficult for me to figure out a) what information the charts were presenting, and b) at times it felt like being in a PowerPoint presentation - too many charts looking the same after a while.
For me, this book did not work, I didn't learn anything new, and it was not an enjoyable read.
Let me note - I'm assuming this is self-published, because if an editor has gone through this book, it was poorly edited. At one point people are referred to as "financial-engineering frogs" - frogs? Does the author mean frauds - which would make more sense [if the author sincerely means frogs, then I've no idea what he's trying to say]. This book has a number of typos. The font used for the quotes was difficult to read, too; especially for longer quotes.
Yes there are a lot of charts -- bright colourful charts. Unfortunately they were difficult for me to figure out a) what information the charts were presenting, and b) at times it felt like being in a PowerPoint presentation - too many charts looking the same after a while.
For me, this book did not work, I didn't learn anything new, and it was not an enjoyable read.
December 7, 2020
Hard to Read
I’m sure it is more my fault than the author, but I was not able to comprehend much of what was being written. The same pictures seemed to be overused. The graphs had useful information, but many really strained the eyes. In addition to this, the fonts for quotes were not easily readable. Again, I’m sure it is me and not the author, but it feels like a thesis paper gaining fame from the title of a popular movie. (Yes, he does say that the title was inspired, but the title does not match the book)
I’m sure it is more my fault than the author, but I was not able to comprehend much of what was being written. The same pictures seemed to be overused. The graphs had useful information, but many really strained the eyes. In addition to this, the fonts for quotes were not easily readable. Again, I’m sure it is me and not the author, but it feels like a thesis paper gaining fame from the title of a popular movie. (Yes, he does say that the title was inspired, but the title does not match the book)
November 9, 2020
Not much of a book. And who is the author? Not Maverick.
A mishmash of repetitious screeds warning the US of its failing status in the world. Not that the book is wrong (how was Goodreads hoodwinked?) but all the graphs and old war quotes and Chinese art make it a jumbled mess. The whole concept could have been done with a editorial piece in a newspaper.
A mishmash of repetitious screeds warning the US of its failing status in the world. Not that the book is wrong (how was Goodreads hoodwinked?) but all the graphs and old war quotes and Chinese art make it a jumbled mess. The whole concept could have been done with a editorial piece in a newspaper.
January 18, 2021
Repetitive
There are maybe 15 pages worth of good material. The other pages are just rephrasing many times what has already been stated. Add in unnecessary quotes from Sun Tzu and you have a boring book.
#GoodreadsGiveaway
There are maybe 15 pages worth of good material. The other pages are just rephrasing many times what has already been stated. Add in unnecessary quotes from Sun Tzu and you have a boring book.
#GoodreadsGiveaway
April 6, 2021
this is just a rant about the rise of China as a world influencer. Only people living in shelters haven't figured this out. I made all of 4 pages and trashed it.
this was a freebie and I got what I paid for.
this was a freebie and I got what I paid for.
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August 22, 2021
This book was "won" via a Goodreads giveaway. I think everyone "wins". It is an attempt by the author to spread his theory via Goodreads. Its pure author propaganda to spread is "theories" of the world.
June 18, 2021
Won this in a giveaway. I couldn't get past the first few pages because the font and charts were crazy difficult to read and it just didn't make sense.
February 21, 2021
Overall a good book
Overall this was a pretty great book that took the reader on a journey explaining why the United States is no longer positioned to be the dominant super power of the world and how China is edging us out. This book showed how flawed our caplistist system is and needs an FDR-esque intervention to save our political standings and financial power. Some of the graphics were hard to read on my phone kindle app but they were definitely helpful for understanding the arguments presented. The cursive font being used for the quotes was a little hard to read. This book was won as part of a goodreads give away.
Overall this was a pretty great book that took the reader on a journey explaining why the United States is no longer positioned to be the dominant super power of the world and how China is edging us out. This book showed how flawed our caplistist system is and needs an FDR-esque intervention to save our political standings and financial power. Some of the graphics were hard to read on my phone kindle app but they were definitely helpful for understanding the arguments presented. The cursive font being used for the quotes was a little hard to read. This book was won as part of a goodreads give away.
July 6, 2021
The unfortunate fact remains that we don't learn from history and therefore keep repeating it. FDR was a force to be reckoned with and this was a turning point in history for 'the greatest generation'. But we are apt to forget that FDR came up with the New Deal because he was at odds with Huey Long and his share the wealth movement.
Very informative information and timely for this time in our nation's history.
Very informative information and timely for this time in our nation's history.
August 30, 2021
I have just completed reading this book, and It's truly a masterpiece. The author has done a great job of analysing the current situation in the US economy. He talks about the growth of China as an economic force that tries to control the world and how it affects countries like the USA. I have recommended this book to many of my friends as this problem plagues the world in the past few years. This book is truly an eye-opener.
February 6, 2021
This was a very good book.It made so much sense.It is too bad the actual people mentioned in the book are dead and gone.Their way of thinking needs to make a comeback.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' Ross Pipkin was a very good narrator.
January 4, 2021
Interesting
Interesting read. The opinions and facts provided have been well thought. I appreciate the Authors information and presentation. This work is strongly recommended to anyone with a interest in global economics.
Interesting read. The opinions and facts provided have been well thought. I appreciate the Authors information and presentation. This work is strongly recommended to anyone with a interest in global economics.
February 13, 2021
Eye Opening
This book was easy to understand even for someone who does not usually understand this type of thing. The graphs were interesting and eye opening. I highly recommend it. This is knowledge we all need I hope we can make the changes needed.
This book was easy to understand even for someone who does not usually understand this type of thing. The graphs were interesting and eye opening. I highly recommend it. This is knowledge we all need I hope we can make the changes needed.
November 23, 2020
Interesting read
December 2, 2020
Excellent book!!!
December 9, 2020
For those who are interested in learning more about the Trump campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," Make Enterprise Great Again provides great insight and food for thought.
March 29, 2021
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. The author, Saji Madapat, has done a good amount of research on data that is presented on his essay. In general, it is a well written recap of the evolution of America´s enterprise model that also points to the issues which must be faced by the US in order to continue being the leading super power. His solution is retooling FDR´s economic policies to the present times.
June 23, 2021
Everyone is America should have to read this book, what a eye opener - the media does not cover this.
Want to read
December 1, 2020I found the book very interesting.. I learned a lot about how things got done privately.I t was a different look at how the powers to be worked to get things done in their in their favor.
April 13, 2021
Interesting statistics about monetary policy through the years.
January 31, 2021
Simple to understand and powerful in its use of pictures for those readers for whom a picture truly is worth a thousand words, this book has a simple message - the USA needs to rethink its approach to Leadership, digital architecture and the electro-dollar if it wants to succeed in the future. Investment in STEM education and other long-term strategies are specifically emphasized as critical to the future. Excellent book to help the reader get a broader understanding of how we are facing an increasingly contentious future with every aspect of our 'modern' world and thinking but a discarded page from yesterday's news. If we want to survive and thrive in the tectonic shifts that are coming, we must evolve our approaches accordingly!
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway and am leaving my honest opinion.
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway and am leaving my honest opinion.
May 26, 2021
I starting to read this book on my ereader but couldn't see the coloured chart
It is so interesting so I ordered the paperback online instead!
It is so interesting so I ordered the paperback online instead!
March 19, 2021
This book needs to be taught in school! It shows just how America is failing economically and is filled with charts and graphs and good details as well as good quotes sourced from all over. He talks about how China is destabilizing and destroying much of the global economy. He sprinkles in pictures and comments about his home country of India too, which adds to the discussion. He also explains why he chose the title and how it ties in.
October 26, 2021
There's a ton of data presented in this book. I want to do research to verify much of it. Some I can agree with; most, not without research. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the global economy, world powers, and related topics. I also recommend it to those studying statistics, or learning to research.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
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