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

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 -- 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 action speak for you -- Hustle your own way -- Never lay down -- Never lay your Jesus piece face down -- Master the art of the L -- You can always dig deeper.