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“Kendini okyanusta bir damla sanma. Bir damlanın içinde kocaman bir okyanussun.”
-MEVLANA CELALEDDİN RUMİ-
Başarısını kendi elleriyle inşa eden Richard adlı bir CEO, bir sabah havaalanında Zoya adlı özgür ruhlu bir ressamla tanışıyor. Yolculukları boyunca çeşitli felsefeler ve tasavvuf ışığında davranışlarını, kariyerlerini ve hayata dair inançlarını değerlendirdikleri sohbetleri, hayatın curcunalı döngüsünden sıyrılıp kendimize, iç dünyamıza, iş ve ev hayatımıza yeni bir gözle bakmamıza yardımcı olan bir kılavuza dönüşüyor.
Bu iki kahramanın anlamlı hikâyesiyle başarı, denge ve mutluluk konusundaki mesajları için temel hazırlayan Brian Tracy ile Azim Jamal, hayatımızın tuvalini biçimlendiren her şeyi sorgulamamıza ve tuvalimizi sınırlandıranları yeniden değerlendirmemize yardımcı oluyor. Onların düşündürücü soruları ve meydan okuma egzersizleri sayesinde kendimizi koca devran dönerken çalışıp duran minik ve önemsiz bir karınca gibi görmekten vazgeçip içimizdeki gücü açığa çıkarabilir, yaşamımızın merkezinde durduğumuzun, şu hayatta neyi arıyor ve arzuluyorsak en nihayetinde onu bulacağımızın farkına varabiliriz.
Siz de bu kitapla,
• kariyerinizde daha büyük başarılara imza atın,
• iş ve özel hayat dengesini daha iyi kurun,
• daha kaliteli ve huzurlu bir iş ve aile ortamı yaratın,
• modern hayatın fırtınalarına kapılıp kendinizi unutmamak için farkındalığınızı geliştirin.
-MEVLANA CELALEDDİN RUMİ-
Başarısını kendi elleriyle inşa eden Richard adlı bir CEO, bir sabah havaalanında Zoya adlı özgür ruhlu bir ressamla tanışıyor. Yolculukları boyunca çeşitli felsefeler ve tasavvuf ışığında davranışlarını, kariyerlerini ve hayata dair inançlarını değerlendirdikleri sohbetleri, hayatın curcunalı döngüsünden sıyrılıp kendimize, iç dünyamıza, iş ve ev hayatımıza yeni bir gözle bakmamıza yardımcı olan bir kılavuza dönüşüyor.
Bu iki kahramanın anlamlı hikâyesiyle başarı, denge ve mutluluk konusundaki mesajları için temel hazırlayan Brian Tracy ile Azim Jamal, hayatımızın tuvalini biçimlendiren her şeyi sorgulamamıza ve tuvalimizi sınırlandıranları yeniden değerlendirmemize yardımcı oluyor. Onların düşündürücü soruları ve meydan okuma egzersizleri sayesinde kendimizi koca devran dönerken çalışıp duran minik ve önemsiz bir karınca gibi görmekten vazgeçip içimizdeki gücü açığa çıkarabilir, yaşamımızın merkezinde durduğumuzun, şu hayatta neyi arıyor ve arzuluyorsak en nihayetinde onu bulacağımızın farkına varabiliriz.
Siz de bu kitapla,
• kariyerinizde daha büyük başarılara imza atın,
• iş ve özel hayat dengesini daha iyi kurun,
• daha kaliteli ve huzurlu bir iş ve aile ortamı yaratın,
• modern hayatın fırtınalarına kapılıp kendinizi unutmamak için farkındalığınızı geliştirin.
280 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2018
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About the author
Brian Tracy
1,398 books5,179 followersBrian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
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April 1, 2018
Having conversations with people who enhance your world view always excited me. This books weaves in such a conversation between protagonists and this leads to some great discussions and you are with them making your points. This needs to be read every year to make you believe in unbelievable.
July 25, 2020
End of Week 17: Book📖17 Completed✌️: What You Seek is Seeking You by – Brain Tracy & Azim Jamal #Read2lead #myread4change
The book is about the story of two strangers who meet at the airport. The CEO and an Artist happened to share table at airport cafe while waiting for flight and soon normal conversation turns in to how fear hinders exploring and living life to the fullest and people hesitate to be themselves to be liked, even though being authentic is the heart of long term success and meaningful relationship.
Really like this paragraph about coming to Awareness of Self -
You are the sole creator and owner of your opinions, beliefs, likes or dislikes. If you like something, and that makes sense to you, you accept it. If not, you ignore it. There is no need for somebody else to agree or validate your opinion. You are free essentially free, once you realize it.
Authors claim though this meeting of to be Sufi an artist and CEO more than coincidence. We often attract what we focus on and many coincidence good or bad is directing us in our desired direction directly or indirectly. As Albert Einstein puts it. “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous”.
Few 🔑Takeaways from the Book –
• Stay tuned to coincidences as they always push us in our desired direction. We may not like certain situation and yet we should look for what is that trying to tell us?
• When unwanted changes happen look beyond them and see the opportunity they might contain.
• Awareness is achieved through active listening – listening with your eyes, ears and heart. Give your undivided attention and remain non-judgmental.
Quotes📌 I liked from the book –
• Attention is our greatest asset. We all invariably attract what we give attention to.
• Awareness is the starting point of every quest and the outcome of every journey.
• EVERYTHING given in this life is given as a gift. When it’s gone, it’s a good memory to be grateful for. It was never really yours.
• You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. - Khalil Gibran
• Life is what happens to us while we’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon
• The wound is the place where light enters you – Rumi
The book is about the story of two strangers who meet at the airport. The CEO and an Artist happened to share table at airport cafe while waiting for flight and soon normal conversation turns in to how fear hinders exploring and living life to the fullest and people hesitate to be themselves to be liked, even though being authentic is the heart of long term success and meaningful relationship.
Really like this paragraph about coming to Awareness of Self -
You are the sole creator and owner of your opinions, beliefs, likes or dislikes. If you like something, and that makes sense to you, you accept it. If not, you ignore it. There is no need for somebody else to agree or validate your opinion. You are free essentially free, once you realize it.
Authors claim though this meeting of to be Sufi an artist and CEO more than coincidence. We often attract what we focus on and many coincidence good or bad is directing us in our desired direction directly or indirectly. As Albert Einstein puts it. “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous”.
Few 🔑Takeaways from the Book –
• Stay tuned to coincidences as they always push us in our desired direction. We may not like certain situation and yet we should look for what is that trying to tell us?
• When unwanted changes happen look beyond them and see the opportunity they might contain.
• Awareness is achieved through active listening – listening with your eyes, ears and heart. Give your undivided attention and remain non-judgmental.
Quotes📌 I liked from the book –
• Attention is our greatest asset. We all invariably attract what we give attention to.
• Awareness is the starting point of every quest and the outcome of every journey.
• EVERYTHING given in this life is given as a gift. When it’s gone, it’s a good memory to be grateful for. It was never really yours.
• You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. - Khalil Gibran
• Life is what happens to us while we’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon
• The wound is the place where light enters you – Rumi
September 6, 2019
"There is no need for somebody else to agree or validate your opinion. You are essentially free, once you realize it". This is the essence of this book that is more in the form of conversation between the chief protagonists and the conversation that the author enters into with its readers. This makes the book pretty engaging. There are many books written on the subject but this one is different. It drives home points, in simple language, that might otherwise appear to be esoteric. There are few gems in the book that flow from the one quoted above : "Once you believe you have the freedom to pursue your own truth, you have to, by the same logic, give that latitude to everybody else as well". The book is full of optimism : "when unwanted changes happen, look beyond them and see the opportunity they might contain". It is not a question of how important is the work you are doing "whether you are writing a novel or preparing tea, both can be creative. As long as you do it with love, grace and gratitude". And finally, "Charisma is good, but charisma without authenticity is dangerous". A book worth reading and practicing
October 4, 2019
This is more of the usual self help books but set in the background of SUFISM ideologies and Turkish backdrop. It was an extremely pleasureful read indeed! It was good to know Rumi, the Sema dance and its concepts and all were awesome. Having travelled to turkey and the trip starting from India I could visualise the whole book like a movie and I just loved the sincerity in writing. Was pleasant surprise to know that the book is written with contributions and support from more than 3 writers. It’s a good creation and I would recommend if you need a smooth read.
November 4, 2019
surprisingly breezy read for a non fiction book ... also the writing doesn't have the preachy undertone ... plus having a fictional tale makes it relatable to understand the life philosophies ....
March 21, 2020
Whatever we are looking for can be found inside ourselves. That is the core about this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2019
Good read
The book has certain aspects that if applied can help people lead a successful and fulfilling life. Recommend reading the book
The book has certain aspects that if applied can help people lead a successful and fulfilling life. Recommend reading the book
May 9, 2024
A gripping and catchy story. I read and liked the total but have just a single objection to the input that Mevlana Rumi was a Persian (or Iranian) Sufi. Although his teachings are much more important than his nationality to me, he is widely believed to have Turkish origin.
Most experts agree that Mevlânâ is a disintegrable component of Anatolian literature. Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rûmî was primarily a member of the Seljuk State. Although the daily spoken language in the Seljuk lands was Turkish in the 12th century, in the 19th century, the prevalent language in science was Arabic, while Persian in literature. If scholars wanted their works to be disseminated widely, they had to write in Persian.
Ultimately, Mevlânâ wrote works in Persian due to the facts that the official language of the Seljuk Palace was Persian, that Mevlânâ addressed an elite and intellectual group in his literary works, and that Persian was a rich language in terms of poetic and literary expression which would enable him to reach a wider range of people.
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Doğan Cüceloğlu'nun "Savaşçı" isimli kişisel gelişim, Eliyah Goldratt'ın "Amaç" ve "Şimdi Anladım" isimli işletmecilik, Ahmet Ümit'in "Bab-ı Esrar" isimli mistisizm temalı romanlarından herhangi birini okuduysanız bu da o tarzda yazılmış bir kişisel gelişim romanı.
Richard adında bir CEO ile Zoya adlı bir ressamın bir uçak yolculuğunda tanışması sonrasındaki hikâyesi, yazarların kişisel ve kurumsal gelişim üzerine verecekleri mesajların arka fonunu ve temelini oluşturuyor.
Kitap genel olarak akıcı ve okuyucuyu fazla zorlamayan bir üslupla yazılmış.
İşlenen başlıca konular şunlar:
-Hayata bakış açısı ne olmalı,
-Sürekli farkındalığın oluşturulması,
-Hedef-eylem uyumunun sağlanması,
-Olumsuz ego ile mücadele,
-Kişisel ve kurumsal hedeflerin önündeki engeller,
-Olumsuzlukların ve yenilgilerin, olgunlaşmaya ve öğrenmeye evrilmesi,
-İşletmeler için satış, pazarlama, müşteri ilişkileri ve yönetim stratejileri,
-Coşku ile yaşama, coşkuyu sürekli kılma,
Kitabın diğer ilginç yanı, Mevlâna'nın öğretilerine ve Doğu felsefesine önemli oranda yer vermesi. Bu vesileyle ilk defa bir Batılı yazardan Mevlâna'yı okuma fırsatı bulmuş oldum.
İki istisna hariç, kitabı çok beğendim.
Birincisi yazarın Mevlâna'yı İranlı bir sufi olarak tanımlaması. İkincisi, çeviri ile ilgili; bir bölüm (15. bölüm) boyunca "keyifli yaşama" ifadesini ben olsam "coşkulu olma, coşkulu yaşama" şeklinde çevirirdim.
Her ne kadar Mevlânâ'nın öğretileri benim için uyruğundan daha önemli olsa da onun Türk kökenli olduğu yaygın olarak kabul ediliyor. Çoğu uzman Mevlânâ'nın Anadolu edebiyatının ayrılmaz bir parçası olduğu konusunda hemfikir.
Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rûmî öncelikle Selçuklu Devleti'nin bir mensubuydu. 12. yüzyılda Selçuklu topraklarında günlük konuşulan dil Türkçe iken, 19. yüzyılda bilimde yaygın olan dil Arapça, edebiyatta ise Farsçaydı. Edipler eserlerinin geniş kitlelerce kabul görmesini istiyorlarsa Farsça yazmaları gerekiyordu.
Sonuçta Mevlânâ; Selçuklu Sarayı'nın resmi dilinin Farsça olması, Mevlânâ'nın edebî eserlerinde elit ve aydın bir zümreye hitap etmesi ve Farsça'nın şiirsel ve edebî anlatım açısından zengin bir dil olması ve dolayısıyla daha geniş kitlelere ulaşmasını sağlayacak olması nedeniyle eserlerini Farsça dilinde yazmıştır.
Bunun dışında, altını çizip tekrar tekrar okumaya değecek bir kitap.
Most experts agree that Mevlânâ is a disintegrable component of Anatolian literature. Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rûmî was primarily a member of the Seljuk State. Although the daily spoken language in the Seljuk lands was Turkish in the 12th century, in the 19th century, the prevalent language in science was Arabic, while Persian in literature. If scholars wanted their works to be disseminated widely, they had to write in Persian.
Ultimately, Mevlânâ wrote works in Persian due to the facts that the official language of the Seljuk Palace was Persian, that Mevlânâ addressed an elite and intellectual group in his literary works, and that Persian was a rich language in terms of poetic and literary expression which would enable him to reach a wider range of people.
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Doğan Cüceloğlu'nun "Savaşçı" isimli kişisel gelişim, Eliyah Goldratt'ın "Amaç" ve "Şimdi Anladım" isimli işletmecilik, Ahmet Ümit'in "Bab-ı Esrar" isimli mistisizm temalı romanlarından herhangi birini okuduysanız bu da o tarzda yazılmış bir kişisel gelişim romanı.
Richard adında bir CEO ile Zoya adlı bir ressamın bir uçak yolculuğunda tanışması sonrasındaki hikâyesi, yazarların kişisel ve kurumsal gelişim üzerine verecekleri mesajların arka fonunu ve temelini oluşturuyor.
Kitap genel olarak akıcı ve okuyucuyu fazla zorlamayan bir üslupla yazılmış.
İşlenen başlıca konular şunlar:
-Hayata bakış açısı ne olmalı,
-Sürekli farkındalığın oluşturulması,
-Hedef-eylem uyumunun sağlanması,
-Olumsuz ego ile mücadele,
-Kişisel ve kurumsal hedeflerin önündeki engeller,
-Olumsuzlukların ve yenilgilerin, olgunlaşmaya ve öğrenmeye evrilmesi,
-İşletmeler için satış, pazarlama, müşteri ilişkileri ve yönetim stratejileri,
-Coşku ile yaşama, coşkuyu sürekli kılma,
Kitabın diğer ilginç yanı, Mevlâna'nın öğretilerine ve Doğu felsefesine önemli oranda yer vermesi. Bu vesileyle ilk defa bir Batılı yazardan Mevlâna'yı okuma fırsatı bulmuş oldum.
İki istisna hariç, kitabı çok beğendim.
Birincisi yazarın Mevlâna'yı İranlı bir sufi olarak tanımlaması. İkincisi, çeviri ile ilgili; bir bölüm (15. bölüm) boyunca "keyifli yaşama" ifadesini ben olsam "coşkulu olma, coşkulu yaşama" şeklinde çevirirdim.
Her ne kadar Mevlânâ'nın öğretileri benim için uyruğundan daha önemli olsa da onun Türk kökenli olduğu yaygın olarak kabul ediliyor. Çoğu uzman Mevlânâ'nın Anadolu edebiyatının ayrılmaz bir parçası olduğu konusunda hemfikir.
Mevlânâ Celaleddin Rûmî öncelikle Selçuklu Devleti'nin bir mensubuydu. 12. yüzyılda Selçuklu topraklarında günlük konuşulan dil Türkçe iken, 19. yüzyılda bilimde yaygın olan dil Arapça, edebiyatta ise Farsçaydı. Edipler eserlerinin geniş kitlelerce kabul görmesini istiyorlarsa Farsça yazmaları gerekiyordu.
Sonuçta Mevlânâ; Selçuklu Sarayı'nın resmi dilinin Farsça olması, Mevlânâ'nın edebî eserlerinde elit ve aydın bir zümreye hitap etmesi ve Farsça'nın şiirsel ve edebî anlatım açısından zengin bir dil olması ve dolayısıyla daha geniş kitlelere ulaşmasını sağlayacak olması nedeniyle eserlerini Farsça dilinde yazmıştır.
Bunun dışında, altını çizip tekrar tekrar okumaya değecek bir kitap.
May 12, 2019
Beautiful book which takes the reader through different incidents of two characters and their interaction with each other, each short story ends with summary of the learning we get and ways to implement the same in your personal as well as professional life.
Recommend to go through this book slowly and feel each learning. A must read for achieving a successful and happy life.
Recommend to go through this book slowly and feel each learning. A must read for achieving a successful and happy life.
July 11, 2016
A totally different angle to view LIFE.
October 25, 2016
it didnt appeal to me at all.
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