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Title: Succeeding Against the Odds by John H. Johnson, Lerone Bennett ISBN: 1-56743-002-3 Publisher: Amistad Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: The advantage of the disadvantage
Comment: In his book, Johnson states "There is an advantage in every disadvantage, and a gift in every problem" and "I believe that the greater the handicap the greater the triumph." By this he means to say that disadvantage creates opportunities and forces one to do more with less. He believed that disadvantages were "...challenges to be overcome and not facts to be accepted." A disadvantage provides a challenge that, with the proper motivation and mindset, forces one to try a little harder and work a little smarter.
Two distinct disadvantages that Johnson cites are early in his life: 1) Arkansas City (his birthplace) did not provide a high school education for African Americans, and 2) The economic depression stemming from the Great Depression. These two disadvantages, when taken together, provided a sort of "critical mass" that propelled Johnson on the trajectory that is his story -- his move to Chicago and subsequent business endeavors.
The fact that the disadvantages cited above were realized so early in life is worth note. There is a scientific discipline known as "Chaos Theory" that, among other precepts, states that the time evolution of a series of interrelated complex events is extremely sensitive to the system's initial condition. The analogy that may be drawn to Johnson's life is this: had he not moved to Chicago due to his ambition and his Mother's tremendous sacrifices for her son's education, it would have become increasingly difficult for Johnson to have succeeded to the extent he did, as chronicled in his autobiography.
This statement is supported by the many references he makes in the book about the seemingly random events that led to his success as a businessman; Johnson states, "I'm scared someone with pinch me and wake me up." Thus, it seems that the many disadvantages the author faced throughout life, most notably (in his words) early in life, created an advantage, which led him to great wealth and notoriety.
Rating: 5
Summary: Faithful guide to the weary traveler.
Comment: I could definitely related to Mr.Johnson's story. It is inspiring, insightful, and truly a guide to those of us on the often obstacle laden road to success.
Never allow your personal feelings or emotions to close the doors of oppourtunities. Where the is a will there truly is a way. His story is remarkable and his book enables you to understand that yours is too.
Think and Grow Rich...
Rating: 5
Summary: perfect
Comment: I like this book very much,for I used to be a officer that rank is major,I admire his method (or skill) to solve every different problem.
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Title: ``Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?'': How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire by Reginald F. Lewis, Blair S. Walker ISBN: 0471042277 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 14 October, 1994 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Think Big by Ben Carson ISBN: 0310214599 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Pub. Date: 08 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Gifted Hands ISBN: 0310214696 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Pub. Date: 08 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie ISBN: 0671723650 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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