{"product_id":"hustle-harder-hustle-smarter-9780062953803","title":"Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the first time, Curtis \"50 Cent\" Jackson opens up about his amazing comeback--from tragic personal loss to thriving businessman and cable's highest-paid executive--in this unique self-help guide, his first since his blockbuster \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe 50th Law.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his early twenties Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent rose to the heights of fame and power in the cutthroat music business. A decade ago the multi-platinum selling rap artist decided to pivot. His ability to adapt to change was demonstrated when he became the executive producer and star of \u003cem\u003ePower\u003c\/em\u003e, a high-octane, gripping crime drama centered around a drug kingpin's family. The series quickly became \"appointment\" television, leading to Jackson inking a four-year, $150 million contract with the Starz network--the most lucrative deal in premium cable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, in his most personal book, Jackson shakes up the self-help category with his unique, cutting-edge lessons and hard-earned advice on embracing change. Where \u003cem\u003eThe 50th Law\u003c\/em\u003e tells readers \"fear nothing and you shall succeed,\" \u003cem\u003eHustle Harder, Hustle Smarter\u003c\/em\u003e builds on this message, combining it with Jackson's street smarts and hard-learned corporate savvy to help readers successfully achieve their own comeback--and to learn to flow with the changes that disrupt their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJackson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' and has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and been awarded numerous prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to cross over with unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor and producer. From \u003cem\u003eGet Rich or Die Tryin' \u003c\/em\u003ebeing one of the fastest selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. He currently has the critically-acclaimed #1 show on Starz, \u003cem\u003ePower, \u003c\/em\u003ein which he not only co-stars but also serves as executive producer and director.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackson has carved out a thriving television and film career as both a best in class producer and star. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film \u0026amp; Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is \u003cem\u003ePower, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich premiered in June 2014. In October 2018, Jackson and Starz\/Lionsgate closed an unprecedented deal for Jackson's G-Unit Film \u0026amp; Television, Inc. The partnership, touted as among the most significant deals to date for an Executive Producer in premium television will focus on expansion of the POWER universe, recently announced power spin-off \u003cem\u003ePower Book II: Ghost, \u003c\/em\u003e new scripted, non-scripted, feature and gaming\/interactive development via Lionsgate. He also has in development new projects for the network, including \u003cem\u003eBMF\u003c\/em\u003e Starz, \u003cem\u003eIntercepted\u003c\/em\u003e Starz and \u003cem\u003eTrill League\u003c\/em\u003e Quibi\/Lionsgate. ABC ordered the series \u003cem\u003eFor Life\u003c\/em\u003e from Jackson, a serialized legal and family drama which premiered in February 2020. Jackson received a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in January 2020. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional credits include the variety show \u003cem\u003e50 Central\u003c\/em\u003e on BET and \u003cem\u003eThe Oath \u003c\/em\u003eon Sony Crackle the networks most-watched new original series. Jackson's successful film career has included roles in several blockbusters: most recently \u003cem\u003eDen of Thieves, \u003c\/em\u003e co-starring opposite Gerard Butler, which Jackson has signed on to produce the sequel along with Butler. Jackson has also appeared in Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama \u003cem\u003eSouthpaw\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and \u003cem\u003eSpy \u003c\/em\u003ewith Melissa McCarthy, and reprised his role in \u003cem\u003eEscape Plan 3.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional businessman serves as CEO of G-Unit Records, which he founded in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. Jackson continues to dominate the charts with hits like the recently released \u003cem\u003eStill Think I'm Nothing, \u003c\/em\u003e and he is continuously recording new music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jackson continues to extend his brand, which encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses including Sire Spirits which Jackson formed in 2016, a luxury Wine and Spirits company that owns Le Chemin du Roi Champagne and Branson Cognac. 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