Leon Perez

Culture of Wealth Leon Perez

The lifelong question of how to achieve intellectual and business success is the theme of this book. To answer this question, the author draws from his life experiences and observations. The first observation being that in the Western world, and especially within the USA, ethnic-Jews have been the most entrepreneurial and successful individuals (in terms of business and intellectual pursuits). The author, who is a secular individual, believes that the interpretation of Jewish: history; custom; and tradition --- from a secular perspective --- may hold the key to answer the 2000 year old question . . .: 'Why is it that Jewish people are the most dominant Western ethnic group in business and intellect?'. The author investigates Jewish: history; custom; and tradition, in a new and innovative logical manner. During this investigation, the author explores the deep philosophy of Judaism; as well as the values it has imparted onto the world. The author also explores the surprising hidden connections between Judaism, and the other Abrahamic religions of Christianity and Islam. The author discovers traits and characteristics that have been developed by Jewish individuals over two-and-a-half millennia --- traits and characteristics that have developed the Jewish entrepreneurial spirit (the main factor for Jewish intellectual and business success). The author highlights his findings and 'connects all the dots' so as to clearly define and explain anti-Semitism, pogroms on Jews, and the dreaded holocaust during World War II. Finally, the author describes all the necessary 'ingredients' required to advance individuals and countries toward intellectual and business success. During this entire process of investigation and exploration, the author uses the tools he has acquired on his own quest for intellectual and business success. Said tools include: the basic rule of logical cause and effect; Legal tools (such as comparing and contrasting, and management of evidence); Business and Marketing insights, as well as a variety of Life-Processes. Furthermore, the author uses his knowledge in the Hebrew and Arabic language to uncover surprising truths regarding the connection and relationships between Judaism and Islam.