A passion for success: practical, inspirational, and spiritual insight from Japan's leading entrepreneur

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. A Passion for Success provides insight into spiritual, business and personal success uncommon in most Western literature. This wonderful book is filled with wisdom on overcoming adversity and pursuing your dreams.Along the way, Inamori reveals how he developed his powers of concentration and ability to penetrate the most perplexing business problems--skills that he believes can be acquired by anyone who acts passionately and selflessly. He offers advice on making the right decisions, developing a mindset that attracts profitability, and overcoming the fear of failure. Above all, he guides the reader to develop a desire so strong that it reaches and even permeates the subconscious mind--a state he refers to as passion.Throughout this book, Inamori focuses on the individual as opposed to the organization, for it is individuals who work, innovate, manage, and lead. His re-examination of the role of enterprises should be read by anyone who aspires to succeed in business.Dr. Kazuo Inamori was born in Kagoshima, Japan, in 1932. At age 27, he founded high technology Kyocera Corporation using $10,000 from a friend--whose sole stipulation was "never be a slave to money." Ten years later, in 1969, Inamori opened his first overseas subsidiary, Kyocera International, Inc., in California. In 1984 he founded DDI Corpor-ation, Japan's first private telecommunications company, and in 1992 he opened the first facility in America to successfully mass-produce ceramic automotive engine components. His newest venture is Nippon Iridium, Ltd.--part of a colossal plan to permit wireless telephone communication between any two points on earth.As a way to repay society for his success, Inamori has personally donated $200 million to establish the Inamori Foundation, a humanitarian organization which recognizes outstanding contributions in science, technology, and the humanities. He has twice been named Japan's most effective manager. A Passion For Success Provides Insight Into Spiritual, Business And Personal Success Uncommon In Most Western Literature. This Wonderful Book Is Filled With Wisdom On Overcoming Adversity And Pursuing Your Dreams. Along The Way, Inamori Reveals How He Developed His Powers Of Concentration And Ability To Penetrate The Most Perplexing Business Problems -skills That He Believes Can Be Acquired By Anyone Who Acts Passionately And Selflessly. He Offers Advice On Making The Right Decisions, Developing A Mindset That Attracts Profitability, And Overcoming The Fear Of Failure. Above All, He Guides The Reader To Develop A Desire So Strong That It Reaches And Even Permeates The Subconscious Mind - A State He Refers To As Passion. Throughout This Book, Inamori Focuses On The Individual As Opposed To The Organization, For It Is Individuals Who Work, Innovate, Manage, And Lead. His Re-examination Of The Role Of Enterprises Should Be Read By Anyone Who Aspires To Succeed In Business. How To Succeed In Life -- How To Succeed In Business -- Afterword 169. Kazuo Inamori.