{"product_id":"the-chinese-secrets-for-success-9781614485353","title":"The Chinese Secrets for Success","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Secrets for Success\u003c\/em\u003e \tis the first book that reveals the untold secrets behind the rise of China and the success of Asian Americans-\"the highest-income, best-educated, and \tfastest-growing racial group in the US,\" according to the Pew Research Center. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tBased on his bicultural living experience, YuKong Zhao shares an \"inside view\" on how Chinese\/Asian Americans successfully raise their children, manage \ttheir money, and pursue rewarding careers by applying the following five Confucian values on motivation, education, money management, family, and \tfriendship: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eLi-zhi:\u003c\/em\u003e \t\tWhile less successful families just let children follow their interests and pop-culture influences which often limit their future, \t\tConfucianism-influenced families encourage children to have big and practical dreams to expand their future. \t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eQin-xue:\u003c\/em\u003e \t\tWhile less successful families indulge their children with toys and video games, and hand over their children's education to public schools, \t\tConfucianism-influenced families demand and actively support their children to pursue an excellent education. \t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eJie-jian:\u003c\/em\u003e \t\tWhile less successful families borrow to spend, giving away a large portion of their income to Wall Street bankers, Confucianism-influenced families \t\tsave for rainy days, retirement and investment, wisely building their financial security. \t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eGu-jia:\u003c\/em\u003e \t\tWhile less successful families simply maintain the family, letting everybody feel good and \"be yourself,\" Confucianism-influenced families manage the \t\tfamily, demanding healthy behaviors and \"be better.\" \t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eZe-you:\u003c\/em\u003e \t\tWhile less successful families mingle with friends who may ruin their lives, Confucianism-influenced families set high moral standards and select \t\tfriends who can benefit their lives. \t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Part I. Why Does America Need Confucian Values?\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 1. Challenging Times Are Ahead\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 2. The Benefits of Confucian Influence\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 3. Confucianism and Inspiring Confucian Values\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Part II. The Five Inspiring Confucian Values\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 4. First Value: Li-zhi “Determination for an Outstanding Life”—Confucian Value for Defining a Grand Destiny\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 5. Second Value: Qin-xue “Pursuing an Excellent Education”—Confucian Value for Achieving a Successful Life in a Most Reliable Way\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 6. Third Value: Jie-jian “Saving for a Better life”—Confucian Value for Managing Your Money Conservatively and Wisely\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 7. Fourth Value: Gu-jia “Caring for Your Family” —Confucian Value for Creating a Harmonized,  Happy, and Progressive Family\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 8. Fifth Value: Ze-you “Developing Desirable Friendships”—Confucian Value for Developing Friendships That Benefit Your Life\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e  Notes\u003cbr\u003e  Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e  Index","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359735710039,"sku":"9781614485353","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614485353.jpg?v=1754125554","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-chinese-secrets-for-success-9781614485353","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}