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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN num: 9781932872002
ISBN number: 1932872000
Label: Interface Press
Manufacturer: Interface Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 216
Printing Date: 2004-06
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21st Century Samurai, The Secret Path to Sucess and Fulfillment reads like a personal story, teaching you how to have wealth and wisdom, love and happiness, all at the same time. The time-honored values of the samurai warrior and the love of a son born to a survivor of the holocaust create the background for this groundbreaking book. Seymour shares his heartfelt story and the secrets he's learned to go beyond excellence in business,sports and relationships.
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21st Century Samurai: The Secret Path to Sucess and Fulfilments
by Seymour Rifkind
The title is certainly enticing, which in some way explains why I have bought - & then read - the book in the very first place.
Since the early eighties, especially after having read Miyamoto Mushashi's 'The Book of Five Rings', I have been fascinated by the philosophy & practices of the samurai. I hereby paraphrase the author's own summary of the Bushido code:
- Honour the concept: know thyself;
- Demonstrate loyalty to their ancestors & patriotism to their country;
- Care for their family & relationships;
- Live in harmony with nature;
- Practise focus & meditation;
- Stretch beyond limitations;
- learn through direct experience;
- keep death in mind at all times in order to live fully each moment;
The author calls himself a 21st century samurai, measuring his sucess not by his outer-world accomplishments alone (e.g. successful business, multi-millionaire at thirty, world-class athlete, martial artist, mountain climber [two tallest peaks in the Western Hemisphere], etc.) but also by his inner-world achievements in terms of true balance, calm, harmony, peace, benevolence, & altruism, knowing self & making choices in life that support his personal values (e.g. happily married for more than two decades with two grown-up kids, battling addictions, coaching & mentoring others, etc.).
What makes the book compelling to read is the author's personal triumph over an impoverished child-hood as well as his transition from being a descendent of a holocaust victim.
Although his sucess secrets are not spectacular or ground-breaking, they are nevertheless sensible & pragmatic. I also find that his insights & advice are grounded in real-world scenarios. He has pinned down his ultimate sucess formula (USF) to twelve sucess secrets, which are well-illustrated & appropriately exemplified in the book. In particular, I like to single out the following secrets:
- Secret #1: Know thyself!
- Secret #4: Each of us has a choice & we have to choose for the better, for the good;
- Secret #5: Every choice has a cost as well as a benefit;
- Secret #8: Stay committed to the course of your choice (In fact, I would add, 'but remain flexible in your approach');
Another interesting - & yet potent - feature of the book is the series of planning charts, self-exploration exercises & reflective questions that accompany each chapter. Also, wonderful quotes are interspersed throughout the book. Readers can also visit his website to download the planning charts.
To some extent, I would consider this book to be an inspiring businessman's version of Napolean Hill's 'Think & Grow Rich/Law of Success'. However, there is one distinctive contrast: Unlike Napolean Hill, the author has drawn the USF essentially from his own peak performances. As a matter of fact, one of his peak performances really stands out: He started martial art training at age 51 & within a year & a half became a Black Belt & Certified Instructor.
Although the author uses the samurai as a role model, he draws a fine distinction right at the beginning: "...Warriorship is not only about physical training & preparedness; it's an attitude & a stance one takes in life, in every arena of experience..." Ichiban! Seymour-san.
To sum up my review, I reckon if readers are looking for different perspectives in creating the life & wealth of your dreams, & wanting to go beyond excellence in relationships, business as well as sports, this book is worth pursuing.
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This is the most inspiring book I've read since Lance Armstrong's "It's not about the Bike." Part autobiography and mostly self help book, "21st Century Samurai" is outstanding as both.
Seymour's life story is incredible and inspiring on it's own. The child of a holocaust survivor and impoverished as a child, he more than improved his lot in life. With amazing determination and self-confidence his accomplishments are awe-inspiring. These accomplishments include athletic, financial, and personal success. This book shares the secrets that kept him motivated.
Seymour Rifkind does not claim to have easy answers. He points out the aspects of self-improvement that are difficult and painful, but very possible for anybody. This book will benefit you no matter what your age, social status, or current state of mind is. Weather your unemployed and/or addicted to a substance (a topic which he addresses with finesse and downright good advice), a successful professional who feels like your life is going well, or anything in-between, this book will speak to you by encouraging you to be honest with yourself and search what you can do to be more fulfilled.
In an increasingly complicated and fast paced world, this book provides a guide to living your life by using his fascinating and rich life as an example. I can't recommend this book high enough.
Daniel S. Lazar M.D.
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