Sezgin Ismailov

 THE WEALTH OF THE GREAT KINGDOM is not just a tale of royalty; it is a guide for anyone who aspires to achieve a monumental, world-changing goal. Through the story of young Prince Max and his vision of building schools in foreign kingdoms, the author imparts to us invaluable lessons about how to turn an ambitious dream into a strategic plan. One of the most impressive lessons is right at the beginning of the chapter: "Correct information shortens the distance and time to the target." Max receives a counterintuitive piece of advice when choosing his team: don't just choose supporters. His teacher advises him to invite those who pose the "most uncomfortable questions" and are likely to challenge him. Why? Because, as the book says, "If you can convince them, it will be a basic process to convince everyone." This principle is the formula for success: "The success formula is the result of multiple perspectives." This is a lesson for any modern l...

 If a person could peel off their skin for a second and look at themselves from the side—as if they were watching a movie about themselves—they would quickly see that the situation is not tragic at all.  Quite the opposite.  In our hectic everyday life, we often focus on what we miss or on the stressful situations we face every day. But if we set aside our petty worries, we will quickly see how fortunate we are—despite all the problems and adversities. The basic things we take for granted Think about the following facts that put our lives in an entirely different perspective: If you have food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and a safe place to sleep, you are already richer than 75% of the planet’s population. If you have some savings in the bank or money in your wallet, without the terrible shadow of quick loans and debt collectors hanging over you, you are often in the top 8% of the most financially stable people in the world. The most valuabl...

  Honestly, sometimes life in modern society feels like the exact same old song with a new tune. We change systems, rotate politicians, listen to promises of a bright future, and in the end, we wind up in the exact same place. Whether we are talking about capitalism, socialism, a democracy with three colorful ballots, or a strict dictatorship, the role of the ordinary person somehow remains all of the above. You are simply the engine that carries the entire machine on its back—or, put another way, the eternal taxpayer who is expected to keep quiet, work, and pay on time. The Illusion of Choice: You Vote, Then You Obey Remember that classic and slightly biting thought by Charles Bukowski? The writer put it completely mercilessly: "The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later." Sounds cynical, right? But no matter how much we might want to argue with it, in everyday life it often feels precisely like that. You...

This is a journey into the world of values that will have a long-lasting effect. Because of the fast-paced nature of today's world, where technology and social networks consume an ever-increasing portion of our attention, we frequently forget about principles that are truly important to us. It is via the book "Manners in the Great Kingdom" that we are reminded of the significance of being kind, being honest, having friends, and having family. Who is this book for? To the adolescents: In this book, young people will obtain answers to problems that are important to them, such as how to establish mutually beneficial relationships, how to accomplish their objectives, and how to manage the difficulties that life presents. From the perspective of parents, parents will obtain helpful suggestions and ideas on how to bring up their children in a manner that is consistent with traditional values. Each of the stories in the book is like a small mirror that we may gaze into and di...

To make the best decision, my book, "Manners in the Great Kingdom," is a helpful guide, meticulously crafted with my children in mind. You can find it at various bookstores where it's readily available to assist you on your journey to making thoughtful choices.   Making the right decision is often the key to navigating life successfully, and my book offers helpful tips for this process. It empowers readers to make well-informed decisions and, just as importantly, to accept the repercussions that follow. Furthermore, it instills the vital principle of perseverance: never giving up, even when faced with adversity.   Selecting the appropriate option is usually difficult. The sheer volume of choices can be overwhelming, making it difficult to discern the best path forward. However, "Manners in the Great Kingdom" emphasizes the importance of meticulous consideration—weighing all available options before making a decision.   Another significant hurdle lies in acc...

 Have you ever noticed how politicians can’t seem to open their mouths without dusting off old, worn-out buzzwords from the 20th century? In the West, leaders love scaring people with "Chinese communism," " Russian authoritarianism," and warnings that if we aren’t careful, the government will take away everything we own. Meanwhile, Eastern elites frighten their populations with "decadent Western capitalism" and claim that freedom brings nothing but chaos. But if you strip away the ideological propaganda and look at the actual numbers, the picture becomes entirely different—and frankly, a bit ridiculous. Who Is Actually "More Socialist"? Let’s take France as a prime example. In popular culture, France is celebrated as a pillar of Western democracy and liberal capitalism. Yet, if you look at government spending as a percentage of GDP, France spends nearly 57% of everything it produces on its social safety net, pensions, healthcare, and massive bu...

 I have a quote from my book, The Wealth of  the Great Kingdom : "To have control over others is power; to have control over oneself is mastery." In simpler terms, controlling others means mastering their emotions so they acknowledge you as stronger or smarter. However, controlling your emotions is far more challenging. I believe the only true human freedom resides in our thoughts and our ability to choose. Everything else is a dependency created by our environment—a chain we have carried ever since human societies first emerged. This brings me to another quote from the same book: "The only reason a person constantly finds fault in someone or something else is because of their own weakness." Which leads to the central question: Why are we always dissatisfied? We complain about politicians, yet when election day comes, we rarely bother to read their policy platforms. We don't take the time to meet them, ask the questions that matter to us, or evaluate whether the...