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A Compass to Fulfillment
In *IKIKATA* (The Way of Living), legendary Japanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori shares the life and business philosophies that turned his tiny startup Kyocera into a global powerhouse and led him to co-found KDDI, one of Japan’s top telecom firms. Drawing from his rags-to-riches journey—from battling tuberculosis as a teen to surviving a failing factory early in his career—Inamori distills timeless lessons: the power of an intense, burning desire to turn the impossible into reality, the importance of making decisions based on simple, universal moral principles like integrity and fairness, and the transformative impact of altruism in both life and business. He introduces his famous 'Life Equation' (outcome = mindset × passion × ability) and the 'Six Refinements' daily practices to cultivate a strong, virtuous character. Inamori also explores how the law of cause and effect can alter predetermined fate, urging readers to view life as a journey to refine their soul. Packed with personal anecdotes and actionable wisdom, this book is a guide to building a meaningful life and successful career rooted in purpose and integrity.
Original Title: 生き方：人間として一番大切なこと Original Language: japanese
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