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The Prosperous Peasant: Five Secrets of Fortune & Fulfillment from the Samurai's Temple School [Paperback]

Tim Clark (Author), Mark Cunningham (Author), Keiko Onodera (Designer)

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Publication Date: November 11, 2007

Millions of readers have thrilled to the astonishing true adventures of the tiny peasant who achieved ultimate prosperity during history's most turbulent epoch. Now, The Prosperous Peasant reveals the Secrets that guided him--and successful people the world over--since time began.

A colorful cast of teachers--the peasant-turned-samurai Hideyoshi, Kembo the Vengeful Priest, Fernao the Portuguese trader, the brilliant strategist Nobunaga, Daizen the ronin, and many others--bring to life five ageless Secrets of Fortune and Fulfillment in parables whose beauty and truthfulness haunts and inspires.

The key to Prosperity, readers learn, lies not in "techniques" or "strategies" but in ancient knowledge drawn from the great philosophies of China and Japan--wisdom more fundamental than any "how-to" advice.

Forged in an extraordinary collaboration between an acclaimed novelist and a Japan specialist who made his own fortune, The Prosperous Peasant will teach, charm, and motivate--but above all, its powerful message may change your life.

Begin your journey to prosperity and fulfillment today. Heed the ageless wisdom of The Prosperous Peasant!

This edition includes an all-new abridgment of Bushido, Nitobe's classic on the Eight Virtues of the chivalrous code of the samurai.

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Begin your journey to prosperity and fulfillment today. Heed the ageless wisdom of The Prosperous Peasant!

This edition includes an all-new abridgment of Bushido, Nitobe's classic on the Eight Virtues of the chivalrous code of the samurai.

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"The Five Secrets of fortune and fulfillment are as ancient as mankind itself -- and each already lies concealed within your own minds. My task is merely to draw them out." So says the wise and powerful Hideyoshi in this book of parables set in sixteenth-century Japan.

Millions of readers have thrilled to the true adventures of the tiny peasant who rose from poverty to ultimate prosperity during Japan's golden age of the samurai. Now, the Five Secrets that guided Hideyoshi -- and men of achievement the world over -- are revealed in The Prosperous Peasant, a book destined to take its place beside The Richest Man in Babylon as a classic for all who seek fortune and fulfillment. This edition includes an all-new abridgement of Bushido, Nitobe's classic on the Eight Virtues of the samurai.

Begin your journey to prosperity today. Heed the ageless wisdom of The Prosperous Peasant!

About the Author

Tim Clark is a Portland, Oregon-based entrepreneur, writer, and teacher. He spent ten years in Japan and worked as a translator and technology industry commentator before founding a consultancy that was acquired by a NASDAQ-listed company. Today he teaches entrepreneurship courses and is pursuing a doctoral degree in international business through Hitotsubashi University. The Prosperous Peasant is his third book. Please visit TimClark.net.

Mark Allen Cunningham is a Portland, Oregon-based novelist. His newest novel is Lost Son, based on the life and work of the European poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Cunningham's first novel, The Green Age of Asher Witherow was cited as one of six "Best Books of the West" by the Salt Lake Tribune and was shortlisted for the BookSense Book of the Year Award in 2005. He has published numerous short stories. Please visit MAllenCunningham.com.

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Paperback: 209 pages
Publisher: Ideogram (November 11, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0980002605
ISBN-13: 978-0980002607
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 0.7 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging stories with a great message, January 18, 2008

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I like how this book combines myth with storytelling and a great, solid and true message. The message is something I have heard many times before (a lot of self help books say similar things) but what I find appealing is the way the book presents its advice, in stories. It drew me in. I felt like I was sitting at Hideyoshi's temple school, participating in the conversation and hearing the stories firsthand. The book includes a beautiful part about the difference between hearing/reading knowledge and applying it. A person can learn all the theories of a great teacher, but if you never use them it's only intellectual knowledge and you are no better than a fool. That message was my favorite part. So true

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Prosperous Peasant, December 30, 2007

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Wow, I didn't expect to be so inspired by this little book. A wonderful reminder of the power of gratitude. This would be a great addition to anyone's personal library, something to go back to from time to time for a refresher on what's important in life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Timing, December 9, 2007

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The Prosperous Peasant is an inspirational stop on the road to my own prosperity and fulfillment. As relevant now as they were to Japanese culture in the sixteenth century, Samurai Hideyoshi's 5 secrets of fortune and fulfillment are timeless answers to the simple question, "How can I achieve prosperity and fulfillment doing something I am passionate about?"

I really enjoyed this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Little Book!
I was immediately drawn into this tale of a simple peasant who wants to make more of his life. The story is largely fiction and takes place in ancient Japan. Read more

Published on May 20, 2008 by C. Olson

5.0 out of 5 stars Deftly composed and highly recommended for fans of samurai-era Japan
'The Five Secrets of fortune and fulfillment are as ancient as mankind itself - and each already lies concealed within your own minds" - "The Prosperous Peasant: Five Secrets of... Read more

Published on May 6, 2008 by Midwest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple. Engaging. Entertaining. Thought-provoking.
This book is very simple and easy to read. The stories are highly engaging. I found myself wondering who would speak next at the Temple School, and what outlandish life... Read more

Published on March 9, 2008 by J. Zacharia

5.0 out of 5 stars A little from Column A and a little from Column B
Somewhere between The One Minute Manager and Siddhartha, The Prosperous Peasant delivers both life enriching concepts and a beautiful tapestry of storytelling. Read more

Published on March 8, 2008 by Jacob Lilja

5.0 out of 5 stars Another engaging, inspiring read from Tim Clark
The Prosperous Peasant stands beautifully on its own, but is also an excellent follow up read to Tim Clark's previous book, The Swordless Samurai: Leadership Wisdom of Japan's... Read more

Published on February 9, 2008 by S. Kemper

3.0 out of 5 stars Unusual, Interesting, and Odd
This book is indeed engaging. I enormously enjoyed the first three chapters, which introduced the protagonists and created the framework for the stories and lessons to come. Read more

Published on February 7, 2008 by Anonymous

5.0 out of 5 stars Rags to Riches
I found this book to be very revealing. As a new manager of a creative group of people, this book has helped me find a center that enables me to help others on their projects,... Read more

Published on January 29, 2008 by D. Nordberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaks down the ideas, delivers in a "Novel" format
This book uses the format of the Novel to deliver it's five core concepts. This is the first time that i have seen a book on personal finance/wealth/betterment utilize this... Read more

Published on January 25, 2008 by Allen E. Dewitt

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful & Informative Book
The Prosperous Peasant is a must-have book for any would-be entrepreneur. It will give you the insights of how to prepare, implement, and succeed in anything you pursue... Read more

Published on January 8, 2008 by Patrick J. Cowles

5.0 out of 5 stars Eloquent, Entertaining and Relevant
The Prosperous Peasant is a delightful parable that doesn't oversell its philosophy yet reminds us of virtues important to life, not just business. Read more

Published on January 7, 2008 by Taniya Barrows

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