Chin-Ning Chu - Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life

First published by AMC Publishing, Beavertown, OR

Copyright 1992 by Chin-Ning Chu

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First eBook Edition: January 2010

ISBN: 978-0-7595-2527-6

THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
FROM THE ANCIENTS TO YOU,
INNER STRENGTH IS THE TRUE PATH
TO ALL REWARDS.

Chin-Ning Chu has written inspiring lessons on building inner strength. Gripping stories and principles reach from the mists of Chinese history to present-day entrepreneurial America. At once mystical and practical, this book will rearrange your brain and recharge your spirit.

Duncan Anderson, editor, Success magazine

Startling 100 strategies for more success in your personal and business life. It is a book to be absorbed, not just read!

Dr. Sonya Friedman, host, Sonya Live, CNN

This is a fabulous book, full of practical tips on turning adversity into victory. Youve got to read this one!

George Sparky Anderson, baseball legend

This is for the housewife and the CEO, the fallen boxer and the victorious commander-in-chief. It is rapacious and tender, physical, mental, and, above all, full of timeless spirit. If you have ever searched for the seeds that sprout passion, compassion, and success in any day and age, you want to read this book.

Thom Calandra, San Francisco Examiner

A provocative book that can affect everything from business decisions to romance. It stimulates considerable thought while providing specific examples.

Seattle Times

There needs to be a sympathetic, realistic, very practical approach [to business and life], and I think Chin-Ning Chus latest book is going to help many people on this side of the Pacific, including many who didnt think they needed the lesson.

John Charlton, managing director, Chase Manhattan Bank

This challenging volume highlights principles worth any thinking managers attentions.

George Von Peterfly, president, North American Holdings, and former deputy assistant secretary of state

The essence of universal wisdom, which serves as the key to success as well as the salvation to the future. It is clearly and methodically written, a brilliant piece of work to be read and reread.

C. Y. Lee, author of Flower Drum Song, China Saga, and Lovers Point

An astonishing revelation of balance. Poignant, revealing, and movinga report card for those willing to change.

Ted R. Winnowski, chairman and CEO, Key Bank of Oregon

A remarkable book from which all of us can learn the winning secrets of Asian philosophies.

Joe Cappo, publishing director, Advertising Age

Brings the timeless wisdom of the East to a level of practical and useful clarity for the Western business mind. Truly a how to guide for the business person worldwide.

Duane L. Bowans, managing director, American Pacific Operations, Tektronix

THICK FACE, BLACK HEART gave me much to think about, new directions to explore, new understanding of the power of potential. Its a remarkable achievement.

March Fong Eu, California secretary of state

Provides the wisdom to build the inner strength necessary to sustain ones self and obtain victory on the battlefields of life. If life had an owners manual it would be THICK FACE, BLACK HEART.

Michael C. Sekora, past director, Project SOCRATES, Defense Intelligence Agency

Its a winner.

Jan Arnet, senior vice president, The Asia Society

Hits the top of the self-help list. Author Chin-Ning Chu is on the road to fame with this challenging and unique motivational essay.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Puts a fresh face on efforts to remove barriers to success.

Orange County Register

Really quite astounding. Chu delved into this black heart and emerged with universal lessons and applications for the rest of the world.

Shambhala Star

Should be used by all students in college regardless of subject to aid them in their development of their careers and their lives.

Milo Shepard, executor, Jack London Estate

It is of great fortune to our time that we are presented with such a remarkable work.Will inspire readers to excel in their performance and enjoy the great satisfaction that accompanies success.

Wun-Yu Chen, innovator of the seedless watermelon

Ancient Asian philosophy presenting an amazingly clear picture of modern Asian effectiveness.This book is very, very impressivea winner.

Warren E. Aut, admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

The book for those who believe that a full life is the sum of success in all its elements, whether personal, social, or economic.

Michael Powell, proprietor, Powells Books

If I were running across the runway with my last books in hand, it would be with the Bible, Sun Tzus Art of War, and THICK FACE, BLACK HEART.

Sam J. Sebastiani, proprietor/winemaker

Filled with important information. For people who wish to learn how to succeed and survive, it offers an unusual perception of life.This book is for everyone.

Earth News

For some, THICK FACE, BLACK HEART will bring needed balance. For others, it will be everything.

NAPRA Trade Journal

To the Supreme Father, to whom I owe everything.

To the eternal warriors,

the entrepreneurs of the world.

They are our hope and our future.

To Curt, my best friend.

My gratitude to all those who have passed through my life, whether in a positive or negative manner. All have contributed in some way to the substance of this book.

My gratitude to:

Karen M. Dibblee, without whose input this book would not have been the same

Gayle Vrla, my friend, who is always there for me

Dottie Walters, for her unfailing spirit and support

J. J. Liu Tsai, my former classmate, for her love and friendship

I give special thanks to the reference departments of the Marin County Library in California and the Multnomah County Library in Oregon.

To all I am indebted. Without their teamwork this book would not have been possible.