NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
BUSINESS SECRETS FROM THE BIBLE.
Before picking up this book, I always had the idea that only those involved in the act of trade were , “business men”. Thankfully Rabbi Daniel Lapin has helped clear that up, as in his own understanding, everyone involved in the act of service, which in turn requires pay, no matter how menial the job may seem is into business.
Although, there were certain contradictions in his writing, one underlying goal Rabbi Daniel had was to break people’s minds from the belief that , “Money is the root of all evil”. Instead, he explains that the habit of not making money was where the sin lay. The Rabbi teaches the true concept behind money, and how it aids growth and development in general, doing so by backing up his arguments with relevant quotes/verses from the bible ( a book he sees not just as a work of history but as a guide to how the earth works).
“Making money is a spiritual activity” (secret 5, page 28) ; one of the top secrets of business Rabbi Daniel shares in his book, buttressing his point with the explanation that it( money) serves as a motivator( acting as a reward) that pushes people to do things, thus serving others and in turn serving God. As far as he is concerned, a good deed is a good deed, whether or not a reward is attached to it.
The Rabbi shared light on a lot of facts, adding some bonus tips on the ways one is likely to make it in the business world especially with the advancement of technology. Although there were aspects I didn’t entirely agree with, such as ,advice against going for professions suited to one’s interests or abilities, but instead just picking up anything in hopes that such persons get to fall in love with their jobs… One point that struck me most was where he mentioned the importance of language and culture and its potential effects on a nation’s economy. (Secret 13, Page 97). Please note that despite his plea against regarding money as evil, he definitely isn’t against engaging in charitable works.
This self-help/spiritual book , written in simple and straightforward language, with interesting illustrations as well as backup stories had me laughing through most of its pages, one would think I was reading a satirical work of fiction. I’d have loved to go on and on about its details, but that would be a spoiler for interested readers.
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TITLE: BUSINESS SECRETS FROM THE BIBLE
AUTHOR: RABBI DANIEL LAPIN
FORMAT: PAPER BACK
PAGE COUNT: 296
ISBN: 978-1-118-74910-4
FAVOURITE QUOTE: Making money will become your calling ( Page 283/284)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a Jewish leader, author and media personality. He draws most of his influences from the bible, certain Jewish customs as well as major personal experiences. He’s happily married with a wife and seven kids.
Sssh! Don’t say it.
THE PROCESS
It’s not just writing
It’s me trying to remember
What had happened?
Why it happened?
Should it have happened?
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It’s not just words
It’s the pills I have to swallow
To get rid of the pain within
To make me immune once again
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It’s not noise
It’s me letting you know
That I understand your condition
And you’re not alone in this
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It’s not just for me
It’s for you too
So take your required dose
4mg of each tablet, twice daily
And observe yourself transition
From broken to whole
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It’s not just poetry
It’s healing
Healing myself
Healing you
Healing the world.
THE CONCUBINE
Death is a bad reaper. It is not always after the ripe fruit. _Elechi Amadi
The concubine tells the story of a young lady who goes by the name Ihuoma. Ihuoma’s bodily features and attributes has earned a favourite spot on the hearts of many of the villagers, that includes both men and women.But this doesn’t last for long as it is later revealed( with the divination of the gods) that she’s no ordinary woman, but comes from the spirit world, where she’s already married to a sea-king, so any man who tries to have a relationship with her would always end up dead.
The story is told at a time when many still believed in small gods and the power they possessed over day-to-day happenings. One is exposed to the culture, traditions and beliefs of the Ibo people, at the time of existence of our ancestors, many of which are probaly considered obsolete today. Filled with lots of proverbial sayings and parables, The Concubine is an enjoyable read, especially for those who tend to embrace customs(both old and new) wholeheartedly.
Elechi Amadi tells his story in a suspense filled manner, making you itch for more while reading.
AUTHOR: Elechi Amadi
GENRE: FICTION
PUBLISHER: EPP BOOK SERVICES
PAGE COUNT: 216
FORMAT: PAPER BACK
ISBN: 978 0 435905569