{"product_id":"a-gift-to-my-children-9780470742686","title":"A Gift to my Children","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen I was a boy, my father often pulled me aside to convey lessons intended to build what we generally refer to as character. Often his advice was very simple - work hard, think for yourself, do right by others - but I believe those lessons provided the foundation for everything that has followed in my life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wisdom packed into this little book is [in] 85 pages is wonderful.\" (Blog.III.co.uk, July 21st 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Swim Your Own Races: Do Not Let Others Do Your Thinking for You.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Focus on What You Like.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Good Habits for Life and Investing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Common Sense? Not So Common.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Your Education, Part I: Let the World Be a Part of Your Perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Your Education, Part II: Learn Philosophy; Learn to \"Think\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Your Education, Part III: Learn History!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Your Education, Part IV: Learn Languages (and Make Sure That Mandarin Is One of Them!)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. It Is the Century of China.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Know Thyself by Understanding Your Weaknesses and Acknowledging Your Mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Recognize Change and Embrace It.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Look to the Future!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Lady Luck Smiles on Those Who Continue in Their Efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402422657367,"sku":"9780470742686","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470742686.jpg?v=1730480352","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-gift-to-my-children-9780470742686","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}