This is my review of the book "Success" by Torkom Saraydarian. This title is actually a small booklet that is a summary of the full book by the same author, "Dynamics of Success". I wanted to read this booklet first to see if I would like to read the full book. My conclusion is, yes, I would.
In Success, the author talks about true success - when you are successful both materially and non-materially (spiritually, socially, family, etc.) Sometimes people mistakenly think that having lots of money will solve all their problems. Having money certainly solves many problems, but being rich does not necessarily make you happy. True success is a balance between material success and non-material success - the best thing is to increase both of them in your life at the same time.
Now the author also talks at length about a third factor, which is the one I was most interested in: hindrances and obstacles that block a person from being successful. This booklet discusses many of those hindrances within us, which qualities and skills we need to overcome those hindrances, and some practical ways to acquire those skills.
This little booklet is an excellent outline of what it takes to achieve success in all aspects of life. Distilled knowledge like this is timeless. However I felt this booklet was a little terse, a little bit too short. I understand the book it was derived from, Dynamics of Success, goes into far more detail and has loads more stories from the author's life, which are as entertaining as they are educational. I already received my copy of the bigger book and want to read it next.
Overall, I'd have to say I felt uplifted and inspired by Success. It left me realizing that the knowledge of how to live a happy and successful life is out there, it's a known quantity. It's possible. It's worth learning about and working towards.
Torkom Saraydarian wrote over 100 books on a wide array of subjects before his passing in 1997. The back page mentions that not all of his books have been published yet - new books are printed each year.
These books are printed and distributed by the TSG Foundation at www.tsg-publishing.org. They've set up a fund to raise money to publish the remaining manuscripts. They also have an email based newsletter that's worth signing up for.
Check it out - they have books on sex & family, leadership, joy and healing, critical thinking, creativity, visualization, even a book called Hiawatha and the Great Peace. It's worth a look.
In Success, the author talks about true success - when you are successful both materially and non-materially (spiritually, socially, family, etc.) Sometimes people mistakenly think that having lots of money will solve all their problems. Having money certainly solves many problems, but being rich does not necessarily make you happy. True success is a balance between material success and non-material success - the best thing is to increase both of them in your life at the same time.
Now the author also talks at length about a third factor, which is the one I was most interested in: hindrances and obstacles that block a person from being successful. This booklet discusses many of those hindrances within us, which qualities and skills we need to overcome those hindrances, and some practical ways to acquire those skills.
This little booklet is an excellent outline of what it takes to achieve success in all aspects of life. Distilled knowledge like this is timeless. However I felt this booklet was a little terse, a little bit too short. I understand the book it was derived from, Dynamics of Success, goes into far more detail and has loads more stories from the author's life, which are as entertaining as they are educational. I already received my copy of the bigger book and want to read it next.
Overall, I'd have to say I felt uplifted and inspired by Success. It left me realizing that the knowledge of how to live a happy and successful life is out there, it's a known quantity. It's possible. It's worth learning about and working towards.
Torkom Saraydarian wrote over 100 books on a wide array of subjects before his passing in 1997. The back page mentions that not all of his books have been published yet - new books are printed each year.
These books are printed and distributed by the TSG Foundation at www.tsg-publishing.org. They've set up a fund to raise money to publish the remaining manuscripts. They also have an email based newsletter that's worth signing up for.
Check it out - they have books on sex & family, leadership, joy and healing, critical thinking, creativity, visualization, even a book called Hiawatha and the Great Peace. It's worth a look.
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