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The Compassionate Samurai: Being Extraordinary in an Ordinary World
Become an extraordinary results-producing champion for humanity and yourself!
In life there are two types of people. The first are those who are nice, good-hearted, and compassionate but can’t make much happen. The other kind can make everything happen—they’re the creators, the go-getters, and the aggressive producers in society—however, they’re often self-centered, greedy...more
In life there are two types of people. The first are those who are nice, good-hearted, and compassionate but can’t make much happen. The other kind can make everything happen—they’re the creators, the go-getters, and the aggressive producers in society—however, they’re often self-centered, greedy...more
Hardcover, 245 pages
Published
January 1st 2008
by Hay House
(first published January 1st 2007)
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Commitment: The most committed win
Personal Responsibility: Compassionate samurai choose to. Average people have to
Contribution: Compassionate samurai give without thought of personal gain. Average people give when there is something in it for them and when it doesn't cost them too much
Focus: Compassionate samurai anchor reality to their vision. Average people anchor their vision to reality
Honesty: Compassionate samurai say what they mean and mean what they say. Average people are honest when it'...more
Personal Responsibility: Compassionate samurai choose to. Average people have to
Contribution: Compassionate samurai give without thought of personal gain. Average people give when there is something in it for them and when it doesn't cost them too much
Focus: Compassionate samurai anchor reality to their vision. Average people anchor their vision to reality
Honesty: Compassionate samurai say what they mean and mean what they say. Average people are honest when it'...more
Author encourages his students to rate the book after attending seminars, see the suspicious 5 star reviews usually on the same day at amazon. This book is a brochure on the author's seminars, that have been described as cult like, LGAT type trainings . Author spent 15+ years at psi seminars after leaving the army so has little real world business experience. both the partners mentioned in his book were fired by him for mentioning that his company and his classes behave like cults.
The treatise o...more
The treatise o...more
I couldn't finish the book. I honestly thought that the ideas presented in this book were excellent. Having said that, the writing is SO poor that I couldn't get myself to finish the book. Every time I try to pick it up again I want to tear my eyes out and give up reading forever. Never had such a strong reaction to a book before. The editor needs to be fired for allowing good ideas to be ruined in such poor execution. I may try to finish the book in the future.
As a person who loves a good book, I always comment on the writing style first. Well the content was better than the delivery, with that being said, it's not completely dry.
This book is chocked-full of timeless information, that one will be able to use at any point and time in life.
Excellent information its a book that I plan on coming back to and reviewing different sections from time to time.
This book is chocked-full of timeless information, that one will be able to use at any point and time in life.
Excellent information its a book that I plan on coming back to and reviewing different sections from time to time.
I know Brian Klemmer personally and have been through all 4 of the courses that Klemmer and Associates hosts. I have even staffed 3 of the 4 courses. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE! Incredible Author and Incredible Experience as you turn the pages.
www.klemmer.com
Tell them Brie Reese Sent you. I am a Champion
www.klemmer.com
Tell them Brie Reese Sent you. I am a Champion
"Wouldn't it be great if you could make things happen in a really big way but not lose your integrity?" Brian had me with that back cover description of the this book. Inside he outlines exactly what he promises and offers a way to accomplish this noble goal.
I really enjoyed this book, and the values that the author proposed in it. Being in the military I don't often find that I think books are geared towards those in the warrior profession. This one did. I fully intend on re-reading it.
I have read this book more than once and used it to teach a series in my home group. I always gain insight each time I read it. I have met Brian a few times and absolutely loved this man and what he stood for.
A very powerful teaching tool with the ablility to make powerful internal shifts within ones self. A must read and study for anyone on the journey for self discovery and life changes.
Slow and painful read. The idea was quite good overall, but it lacked meat...and i'm a meat eater.
More Christian and less Zen or Buddhist that I would have expected but it was still good.
Amazing!
This book changes my life and how I saw it.
This book changes my life and how I saw it.
Fantastic quick read!! I need to read it again!!
Wish everyone was required to read it!
Inspiring and motivating
The greatest key to the Samurai's success is learning to live as if he or she is already dead. How do you get a reaction from a dead warrior... you don't! In being "dead" one is free to live. To live with great passion, less fear, totally surrendered to the dream. It was good!
Reading for the second time, one chapter a month. Working with each trait discussing and going in depth on how I'm living each principle. On chapter 8 Abundance now. Working with our book club to. Interesting discussions.
Amazing... I must re-read it!
rockin, stay focused and in positive mental mode...CHANGE THE WORLD!!! met this guy at a convention and he was pretty great, very inspiring. talks it AND walks it!
Jan 30, 2008
Sarah
is currently reading it
Just starting this one. I've had some interesting conversations with my Dad, who read it, so I'm looking forward to what it has to say.
Great book and great re-enforcement of the teachings of the Advanced Leadersheip class by Klemmer.
Got a few nuggets from this one
You can be a Samurai
and be a Good Joe too
You can be a Samurai
and be a Good Joe too
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Dipinjemin Ayu...
Reviewnya menyusul, masih mau baca dulu :)
Reviewnya menyusul, masih mau baca dulu :)
Mar 16, 2011
Karen
is currently reading it
This is going to be a reference book that I keep going back to.
WOW just wow
Not my kind of book, but since it was a gift, thought I needed to finish it.
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“As long as you allow your past to haunt you, you'll never be free to pursue your future. You won't even be able to focus on your present.”
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“Commitment doesn't have conditions. A compassionate samurai follows through whether it feels good or not; average people do what they feel like doing.”
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