Book · 2005 · Biography & Autobiography
From Pieces to Weight
Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens
Why people recommend it
From Pieces to Weight by 50 Cent is a raw and revealing autobiography detailing the famous rapper and entrepreneur's journey from street life in South Queens to mainstream music and business success. On the podcast My First Million, in the episode titled The Hidden Laws That Quietly Rule The World, broadcast on August 28, 2025, guest Robert Greene discussed this memoir at length. Robert Greene enthusiastically recommended the autobiography to the audience, describing the book as truly great and praising the authentic insights shared by the author regarding his upbringing, mindset, and eventual transition into a major business mogul. Greene utilized the title to illustrate broader principles of ambition, resilience, and strategic self-fashioning that he often studies in his own work. By highlighting the life lessons embedded within the pages of From Pieces to Weight, Greene underscored the depth and value of the rapper's personal account, encouraging listeners to pick up a copy to understand the real mechanisms behind overcoming severe adversity and achieving extraordinary prominence in the entertainment industry.
Who recommended it
- Robert Greene Recommended
Robert Greene — 1 mention
“and he talks about it in his his really great autobiography from pieces to weight. I highly recommend that book.”