The Strong Mind

The Art of Building the Inner Strength to Overcome Life's Difficulties

by Ryuho Okawa

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Pub Date May 25 2018 | Archive Date Apr 26 2019

IRH Press | Okawa Books

Self-Help

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Description

We all go through various kinds of experiences in life: some bring us joy and pleasures, while others bring us pain and suffering. During difficult times, we wish that life was easier and that we could go through life without any hardships or difficulties, misfortunes or tragedies. But in truth, no one can avoid adversities in life because this world is meant to be a training ground for our souls, says author Ryuho Okawa. We are born here so that we can learn lessons and achieve soul growth through various experiences.

This book is not about gaining an instant success. Rather, it shows us how we can build a long-lasting foundation for our spiritual success, which we can achieve through making persistent efforts over a long period of time. When we build inner strengths this way, we can face any adversities while maintaining our calm and high aspirations.

In this book, Ryuho Okawa shares his personal experiences as examples to show how we can build toughness of the heart, develop richness of the mind, and cultivate the power of perseverance. The strong mind is what we need to rise time and again, and to move forward no matter what difficulties we face in life. This book will inspire and empower you to take courage, develop a mature and cultivated heart, and achieve resilience and hardiness so that you can break through the barriers of your limits and keep winning in the battle of your life.

We all go through various kinds of experiences in life: some bring us joy and pleasures, while others bring us pain and suffering. During difficult times, we wish that life was easier and that we...

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ISBN	9781942125365
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Featured Reviews

Dyane H, Reviewer

I had a feeling I would love this book after I saw its beautiful, elegant, and amazing cover. It turns out I was right that this book would become an inspiring friend. Author Ryuho Okawa writes with strength and true conviction, making it clear to the reader that it's possible to become stronger in order to deal with the inevitable challenges of life. You could say that Ryuho Okawa encourages us to be the tortoise, not the hare! My favorite parts were the personal anecdotes of the author in which he reveals how his life experiences contribute to the overall theme of this book: to build a strong mind and take time in doing so instead of expecting instant gratification. I highly recommend it to everyone because it has universal appeal and extraordinary value to all readers.

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Cristie U, Book Trade Professional

The author of this book focuses on the importance of building a strong mind vs expecting instant gratification. In doing this, it is easier to deal with stressful situations. I found this book to be informative and interesting. Highly recommend!

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Amit V, Reviewer

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This inspirational book is written by well known Japanese guru @ryuhookawa and published by @IRH books.
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Author is founder of @happyscience project that helps people to lead happy and meaning life.
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Mind is centre of our consciousness and being and nurturing a strong mind is biggest superpower one may possess.
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Book details his biography, his struggles, his father's influence and flaws and strengths of Japanese culture.
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Author is of firm belief that we improve as we age and around fourth decade our earnings as well as inner richness improves if we follow basic things.

Width of topics covered is staggering and still reader gets a smooth and simple reading experience.

He gives example of Famous samurai Saigo and Bush versus Algore to explain his wisdom.

Time tested principles like forgiveness, duty, discipline, bravery, hope, gratitude and reflection find place in his teachings.
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There is commentry on education system, autism, parenting, good business skills and happiness.

I liked part saying stable mind is unshakeable like an iceberg.
Good book to learn good things while enjoying simple writing.

Thanks netgalley and author for review copy.