A Passion for Success: Practical, Inspirational, and Spiritual Insight from Japan's Leading Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

by Kazuo Inamori (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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When you're one of Japan's most successful entrepreneurs as well as one of the richest men in the world and you're considered a maverick visionary preaching land and tax reform, government decentralization, and deregulation, you don't have to rely on the vanity press to publish your quirky musings, admonitions, and inspirational nuggets. When you head the company that founded and it has become a worldwide leading long-distance and cellular telephone company with $3 billion in sales, and you argue that the U.S. should try harder to penetrate the Japanese market, publishing houses will vie with one another to put your thoughts into print, knowing there is a huge audience looking for the secret to success. Just remember, as Inamori says, "Be a humble leader, don't practice `small love,' and always wrestle in the center of the mat!" David Rouse

Product Description
Written in the distinguished tradition of Tao of Leadership, this guide is an ideal fusion of inspiration and incomparable business genius, revealing an approach to wisdom and success considered revolutionary and refreshing even in Japan. Each of its key principles for the enrichment of business and personal life is supported by anecdotes drawn from Dr. Inamori's vast experiece. Topics include: his reflections on: Ability; Effort; Attitude; Profit; Ambition; Sincerity; Strength; Innovation; Optimism; Never Give Up.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070317844
• ISBN-13: 978-0070317840
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,385 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every leader should read this book, May 29, 2001

By A Customer

I've never written one of these reviews, but this is one of the treasured books in my library. I've owned it since it came out and continually refer to it for advice and council. I have also given it to many customers. Kyocera's website is also an inspiring to place to see how Mr. Inamori put his philosophy to work to bring a legacy of business success worldwide. His people-practices would change the world if practiced.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must Read!, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This is a great book! Whether you read it straight through for the inspiration or read a section a day (usually only a page in length) as a meditation guide, just read it and absorb it. Give it to your boss, give it to your customers, give it to your peers, give it to your team members, even give it to your family. All will be better for it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE book, May 21, 1999

By A Customer

I bought this book back in 1995, and after much reflection and numerous business/leadership books, I must say Mr. Inamori is still in a class of his own. Though he teaches seemingly oversimplified concepts, it is indeed the correct concepts--if there is such a thing. Correct, for example, in that you can leave the world knowing your grandchildren will be proud that you existed. If you're familiar with Maslow hierarchy of needs: when you're reading this book, you will have no doubt that the author is at or above the self actualization stage, which I must say 90% of all the so called gurus of business don't seem to be in. The concept that you should speak from your heart, not implementing certain "techniques" in public speaking rings true for me personally. I'm grateful for such a gift from Mr. Inamori.