Introduction: The fungus was among us
Determine your destination
The game ain't based on sympathy
Every boss started out as a worker
Empires are built brick by brick
Don't waste your time
Your calling is not a conference call
You are your only competition
Failure is part of the process
Teamwork makes the dream work
Stack your paper
War ready
Your hustle determines your salary
Manage your emotions
Your bedroom is your office
Bosses stay students
Speak it into existence
Let your actions speak for you
Hustle your own way
Never lay your Jesus piece face down
Master the art of the L
You can always dig deeper

The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire.

The path to success is not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and became a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world. Now he offers his own life as a road map to your own empire. He reveals the simple, empowering "Boss Commandments" that everyone can implement to improve their own life, excel in the business world, and achieve even their wildest dreams. -- adapted from jacket