Success and Failure Based on Reason and Reality
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| Author | Hamis Kiggundu |
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| Genre | Personal-success, spirituality |
| Publisher | Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd |
Publication date | 2018 |
| Publication place | Uganda |
| Media type | Paperback, e-book |
| Pages | 154 |
| ISBN | 978-1-71986-954-6 |
| OCLC | 1719869545 |
Success and Failure based on Reason and Reality is a 2018 self-improvement book authored by Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu. It advises on financial success and the need to have a sense of purpose.[1][2]
Content
The 16-chapter book argues that many Ugandans are poor because they envy the rich and majority of them are saving but not investing because they fear risks.[3] He highlights the fear of investing as a stumbling block to wealth. It also highlights the country’s education system as another factor that has barred majority of Ugandans, especially fresh graduates, from becoming rich.[3] “The outdated education the country is offering our students is useless to the extent [that] it is inconsistent with the prevailing challenge With the outdated education, you cannot expect our children to become [the] bright future of the nation. It is like sending a soldier to war with gun without bullets,” he said at the launch of the book.[4] Hamis also explains the sources of his money since he has been attacked by the public several times, with claims that powerful people in government have a hand in his success.[4]
Reception
After evaluation by the Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports through its National Curriculum development Center, the book was found to be appropriate for the national curriculum.[5] It is recommended for use at the Secondary School level and at institutions of higher learning.[6][7][8] At its release, the author donates thousands of copies of the book to assorted schools and libraries in Uganda.[9][10][11] The book was a national best seller.[12] It won Book of the Year 2018 award in the category of Business Motivation by the Uganda Book Forum.[13][14]
Translation
In May 2019, the author translated this book from English to Luganda.[15] Luganda is a widely used native language in Uganda and throughout the Ugandan diaspora.[16][17] Hamis believes distributing the book in a local language will bring his message to a larger audience.[12][15] The Luganda version of his book is titled Obuwanguzi N’okulemererwa nga Nesigama ku Mazima N’okufumiitiriza.[18]
References
- ^ Atwiine, Simon Peter (2018-07-26). "Book Review: Hamis Kiggundu on success and the need to have a sense of purpose". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "Young tycoon Hamis Kiggundu authors book showing Ugandans how to succeed". Matooke Republic. 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Mukhaye, Damali (2018-07-24). "Ugandans Poor Because They Envy the Rich - Hamis Kiggundu". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b "Hamis Kiggundu publishes a book on Success & Failure". The Uganda Times. 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "NCDC adopts businessman Ham Kiggundu's book for schools". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "Businessman Ham's 'Success and Failures' book to be taught in schools". Watchdog Uganda. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ BigEyeUg3 (2019-06-13). "Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu's Book Will Now Feature on Uganda School Syllabus". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Akatabo k'omugagga Ham kateereddwa ku sirabaasi". www.bukedde.co.ug. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Writer, Bunyoro Sqoop. "Hamis Kiggundu donates 200 copies of Books worth 6 M to Bunyoro Youth Convention. – Bunyoro Sqoop". Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "Hamis Kiggundu who as indicated by Okello, gave to the National Theater 200 duplicates of his book titled "Achievement and Failure dependent on reason and reality."". CycloneTimes. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Finds, Earth. "Ham Kiggundu Translates Success & Failure Book To Luganda". earthfinds.co.ug. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b BigEyeUg3 (2019-05-07). "Ham Kiggundu translates his book on success to Luganda". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ J, lukwago (2018-12-12). "Hamis Kiggundu's Book Wins Business Book Of The Year!". Newslex Point. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ Times, Uganda (2018-12-12). "Hamis Kiggundu's Book Wins Business Book Of The Year!". The Uganda Times. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b "Businessman Ham Kiggundu translates inspiring 'Success and Failure' book from English to Luganda". Watchdog Uganda. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "Akatabo ka Ham kawangudde engule ey'okubiri". www.bukedde.co.ug. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Hamis Kiggundu translates his book on success to Luganda". Nile Post. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "Obuwanguzi n'okulemererwa nga wesigama ku mazima n'okufumiitiriza (Luganda) – Success and failure based on reason and reality". Retrieved 2020-07-05.
