Eyes on the path

<p><p>Gustaf Douglas built one of Sweden&rsquo;s greatest fortunes &ndash; not from inherited wealth, </p><p>despite his upbringing in high aristocracy with castles and field marshals in the family, </p><p>but through 40 years of dramatic business ventures at the heart of Swedish industry. In </p><p>his memoirs, he openly and revealingly recounts a dark childhood marked by bullying, </p><p>&ldquo;educational advice&rdquo; and low self-confidence. However, his intellect, defiance and </p><p>relentless drive for revenge propelled him on an extraordinary life journey. </p><p>After being fired as CEO of the Dagens Nyheter group, he began building his own </p><p>business empire, creating some of Sweden&rsquo;s largest companies &ndash; global giants like </p><p>Securitas and Assa Abloy. The risks were high, with several &ldquo;near death&rdquo; experiences in </p><p>business, yet he always found a way to rise again. Family, art, books and experiences of </p><p>nature provided strength when everything seemed lost. </p><p>With sharp wit and self-reflection, Gustaf Douglas shares insights into the business </p><p>world&rsquo;s closed-door negotiations, where the biggest and smallest players in industry and </p><p>politics navigate the game. His reflections culminate in a philosophy of ownership that </p><p>values long-term thinking, belief in human potential, and a world-view shaped by </p><p>humanism and deep humility towards the fate we all must wrestle with &ndash; life itself. </p><p>This book has become a classic in Swedish business literature, and the English edition </p><p>was published following Gustaf Douglas&rsquo;s passing in 2023.</p><p></p></p>