2000 FACTS

Tenzin Gyatso (1935) is the current Dalai Lama of Tibet, the title of the leader of the Tibetan government in exile and spiritual leader of Lamaism, or Tibetan Buddhism, before the Chinese invasion. In 1989, the Dalai Lama received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2007, the U.S. Congress awarded him the Gold Medal for his protest against the Chinese government; and in 2010 he was received at the White House by Barack Obama. In 2011, the Dalai Lama announced that he was renouncing all political positions he held in the Tibetan government in exile, to remain only as a spiritual and religious leader. His figure has given rise to several films, including Seven Years in Tibet and Kundun. Here are some lessons we can learn from the life and exploits of the Dalai Lama of Tibet: 

David J. Schwartz (1927-1987) was an American writer, coach, and lecturer on personal development. He taught at Georgia State University and published several books on the subject. His best-known work is The Magic of Thinking Big, which has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. Here are some of the most important lessons we have learned from his work:

Jack Canfield (b. 1944) is a lecturer and writer on personal development. He is the author of Chicken Soup For The Soul , a title that gave rise to a series of spin-off books that have sold more than 112 million copies in 40 countries. In 2004 he created The Transformational Leadership Council, which brings together different leaders and thinkers to disseminate successful ideas on leadership and management. He is the author, alone or in collaboration, of other works, including The Success Principles and The Power of Focus . Here are some of his 10 most powerful pieces of advice: 

Philip Kotler (born in 1931) is an economist and marketing specialist, holder, since 1988, of the S. C. Johnson & Johnson Chair of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University, Illinois), ranked six times by BusinessWeek magazine as the best business school in the United States. He graduated from the University of Chicago and received his Ph.D. in economics from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He did postdoctoral work in mathematics at Harvard University and in behavioral sciences at the University of Chicago. He has received numerous awards and was elected leader in marketing thinking by the AMA (American Marketing Association) in 1975. He holds honorary doctorates from the universities of Stockholm, Zurich, Vienna, Athens, and DePaul, among others. He is the author of numerous books, including "Principles of Marketing", "Marketing Management", and "Confronting Capitalism".  These are, without a dou

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), better known as "the Mahatma", was a lawyer, thinker, and political activist. He became a central figure in the Indian independence movement characterized by the defense of active nonviolence. Imprisoned on several occasions, he was considered a national hero. His life and work gave rise to the film "Gandhi" (1982), which received eight Academy Awards.  Here are some of his best pieces of advice: 

Og Mandino (1923-1996) was an essayist and psychologist and is considered one of the world's leading specialists in writing personal development books. His main message is "do it now", with the aim of forming good habits through repeated behaviors. His works are strongly influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmett Fox. His best-known work is "The Greatest Salesman in the World," which has been translated into numerous languages and has sold over 50 million copies. His other books include "University of Success" and "Mission: Success!" Here are some of his most valuable pieces of advice: 

Warren Buffett (b. 1930) is an American investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Main shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he is one of the richest men in the world, ranked in the top ten of the world's fortunes, according to Forbes magazine. Despite this, Buffett stands out for his austerity in his personal life. In 2007, Time magazine included him among the 100 most influential people in the world. Several books have been written about his investment and management style, such as "The Tao of Warren Buffett" and "Warren Buffett and The Interpretation of Financial Statements", both by Mary Buffett and David Clark.  Here are 10 pieces of advice found in Buffett’s books, TV appearances, and other types of publication: 

Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American businessman, as well as a writer and lecturer on personal development. His most influential book, a "bible" of personal relationships, is "How to Win Friends and Influence People", as well as the interesting "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" and "The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking".  Here are some of his best tips, extracted from his different books and analyzed by 2000facts: 

William Carroll Smith Jr. (1968- ) is an American actor who became famous in the 1980s thanks to his participation as the main character in the TV sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." He has subsequently starred in several films, some of them blockbusters such as "The Pursuit of Happiness," "I Am Legend," and "Seven Pounds." He is the only actor in history to have starred in 8 consecutive films that grossed over $100 million at the box office, and the only actor to have starred in 8 consecutive films that reached number one in their release. He is a person very interested in everything related to spirituality. Here are several pieces of advice from Will Smith, each of which I will try to analyze and explain in my own words for an easier understanding:  

The Rothschild is a prominent family that has amassed a huge fortune in the banking industry. It is one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. Coat of arms granted to the Barons Rothschild by Emperor Francis I of Austria

American painter originated from Russia (Dvinsk 1903 - New York 1970.) After Gorky and Pollock, he is one of the best well-known American painters of the 20th century, and his influence and reputation continues to be studied by art experts from all over the world. Red, White, Brown. 1957. Museum of Fine Arts, Basel.

American statesman (near Stonewall, Texas, 1908 - near Austin, Texas, 1973.) Lyndon Baines Johnson was a descendant from a family of colonists. His parents were in a good economic and social position; his father had been elected 5 times for the state legislature and was a good friend of Samuel Taliafero Rayburn (1882-1961) the future speaker of the House of Representatives. The young Lyndon hadn't done too many studies, but in 1927 he started again in order to become a teacher. Since his childhood, he should have held a certain insecurity, mixed with jealousy, towards the patricians and intellectuals of the northeast. Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States of America

American statesman (New York, 1858, Oyster Bay - state of New York, 1919). He was born to a high-class family, and carried out his studies at the University of Harvard, where he studied law and stood out for his maturity. However, with all evidence, he was not so much interested in the law career; On the contrary, he was very passionate about History, a passion that he will keep throughout his entire life: he wrote The Naval War of 1812 , published in 1882. He was also interested in politics, and wanted to enter into the political scenario, not in order to accept the statu quo , but to commit acts of generosity, to express his willingness to change how things worked. He was a pragmatic man who appointed himself a special mission and despised the rich men: "the merchant classes have too much tendency to consider everything, wondering exclusively: is it profitable?; and more than a merchant don't participate in politics because they lack insight, up to the point where they think

American statesman (Shadwell, Virginia, 1743 - Monticello, Virginia, 1826.) He became the 3rd President of the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson, 3rd U.S President

North American politician (near Hodgenville, Kentucky, 1809 - Washington 1865). Abraham Lincoln In 1816, his family settled in Indiana, and in 1830, they translated to Illinois. Lincoln was, as a consequence, a man from the west who carried the print of Jackson's democracy. He worked in different posts, but he didn't abandon his law studies, which allowed him to enter the Bar Association. In 1837, he opened a buffet in Springfield, city which he managed to transform into the capital of the state. Tall, strong, with an ungrateful face, unworried about elegance, Lincoln was a simple and humble man. Moreover, he didn't try to hide his simplicity and humbleness. However, he wasn't short of powerful friends. After his marriage, he was linked to a very rich family. The businesses which he took up, were mainly related to commerce houses and to transports societies. In 1834, he made his entry in politics: he was elected in the Illinois General Assembly, occupying a seat

American statesman (Waxhaw, South Carolina 1767- l'Hermitage 1845). A 20-dollar bill with the face of former president Andrew Jackson

American general and statesman (Bridges Creek, Virginia, 1732 - Mount Vernon 1799). In George Washington, the man is hidden behind the myth: the American army commander during the Independence War, the first President of the United States has become some kind of golden legend. Certain stories, frequently fabricated, have made of him a superhero: as a kid he ignored the falsehood; as a youngster, he had a formidable force; in combat, the blows did not reach him; in the army, he manifested a notable sense of duty and the most profound mercy. Greater after he died than when he actually lived, Washington became object of a truly worship: universities, rivers, mountains, counties, streets and avenues, cities (among them, the capital of the country) and towns, without forgetting the state in the Pacific Coast, all of them include his name. For the Americans seeking for a national epic, he's a link: his anniversary is the only national fest that, together with July the 4th, is celebrate

Activity: German physicist who acquired the American nationality in 1940. Birth year: 1879 (Ulm). Death year: 1955 (Princeton). Albert Einstein