Why go through all the trouble of working hard and being successful if it won't make you a happier person? That is the question noted author and leadership expert David Fischman asks of readers in his new book "The Secret of the Seven Seeds" (Jossey-Bass, $22.95).
First published in Latin America, this engaging book tells of the successful entrepreneur, and writer's personal struggle for happiness in his out-of-control life.
In it, Fischman reveals his personal story, through the fictional character Ignacio Rodriguez, who, like many business-people from New York to New Delhi, is desperately trying to keep up with the speed of life.
The 40-something stressed-out entrepreneur is utterly overwhelmed, at risk for a heart attack, losing money in his business, and has no time or energy for his family. His doctor recommends that he tries meditation to regain balance in his demanding life.
A Spiritual Guide
Instead, Ignacio's journey leads him to a spiritual guide, who helps him heal by finding his path in the secret of the seven seeds, which represent self-knowledge, meditation, ego-lessness, service to others, goodness and balance, and freedom.
"The Secret of the Seven Seeds" begs the question: Why go through all the trouble of working hard and being successful if it won't make you a happier person?" said Fischman, about writing a book mostly based on his life. "The old cliché says that money can't buy you love, but research is proving that it can't buy you happiness either." Being happy, he asserts, should be one of our primary goals in life, and this book will take readers on a path to get there through seven simple steps. True happiness, comes from learning to be, getting in contact with your inner self, helping others - and living a balanced life. Ignacio was caught in the classic ego trap, but gradually becomes liberated and ultimately sated.
How To Define Happiness
The book redefines success, proposing that it is measured in happiness and not in assets. "I am certain," he states, "that when a person takes their last breath he/she will never repent how many cars they did not buy. They probably will regret not having been close enough to their family or not having helped other people."
But far from suggesting quick-fix prescriptions, this book, based on ancient Oriental wisdom, and written as an easy-to-read novel, uses ancestral stories, anecdotes, analogies and humor. It is now available in bookstores.
"David Fischman is a Peruvian author and business consultant, known for his work in leadership and personal development.
His book "The Secret of the Seven Seeds" is one of his most popular works, combining storytelling with practical advice and drawing from Eastern philosophies and meditation practices. Fischman's approach to personal and professional growth emphasizes self-awareness, ethical decision-making, and, maintaining a balance between work and personal life. His books have been well-received in both Spanish and English-speaking markets, and he is recognized as an influential voice in the field of leadership development in Latin America."
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Date Added: Thursday, 11-27-2025 10:58:42 AM
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