Kazuo Inamori

2.81244 learners

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.

Wang Xiao

3.21026 learners

From Wang Xiao, creator of China’s best-selling Chenzao Efficiency Planner—dubbed the 'Aladdin’s Lamp' for helping hundreds of thousands turn written wishes into real achievements—comes a game-changing time-management system. After discovering 99% of planner users fixated solely on worldly goals (promotions, homes, marriages) while sidelining personal joy, Wang set out to solve a universal struggle: How do we take back control of our time and live intentionally? The Five Kinds of Time framework breaks daily life into five distinct, actionable categories: Survival Time (the unavoidable grind we must overcome), Money-Making Time (building core competitiveness for long-term success), Beauty Time (nurturing physical vitality and confidence), Fun Time (embracing curiosity and unstructured joy), and Flow Time (the peak state of focused, fulfilling immersion). Packed with practical tools—like the Endgame Judgment Method (visualizing your funeral to clarify true priorities) and the Hardcore Life Equation (inspired by Alex Honnold’s historic free climb of El Capitan)—this book guides readers to 'fold' time, prioritize what matters most, and build a personalized 'time garden' that balances ambition and fulfillment. Real-world data, like Chenzao’s 100-day fitness challenge with a 74% completion rate, and examples from top athletes and creators prove this system works for anyone ready to stop just surviving and start thriving.