Description
Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons
- Pages, Weight, Dimensions: 287 pages | 389g | 148 × 210 × 14mm
- ISBN13: 9788974565121
- ISBN10: 8974565129
Mastering Success: The Journey of Jeon Han-gil
Online Student Leader and Bestselling Author
- 5 consecutive years as the No. 1 public service history instructor with the most online students nationwide.
- Top-selling public service history textbooks for 5 years straight.
- The ultimate mentor, widely regarded as Korea’s most popular public service history instructor.
Jeon Han-gil, a graduate of Kyungpook National University and the first EBS history instructor, experienced incredible highs and devastating lows in his career. Despite operating one of the largest academies in Daegu during his 30s, his rapid business expansion led to failure. However, through resilience and determination, he reclaimed his success and distilled his lessons into the transformative book, Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons.
The Story Behind the Book
This book chronicles Jeon’s journey—from acquiring a large academy in Daegu, aspiring to create the largest educational group in Korea, to the hardships caused by inexperience and mismanagement. His failures forced him to reflect, regroup, and rebuild. Jeon candidly shares his experiences to help others avoid similar pitfalls and realize their own dreams.
“I share my failures so others can learn from them and succeed,” Jeon says. He aims to provide a roadmap for anyone with the courage to pursue their ambitions.
Key Insights from Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons
Chapter Highlights
1. Read the Trends and Adapt
- Understand the essence of success and focus on core values.
- Make thoughtful decisions when hiring and terminating employees.
- Avoid arrogance and dedicate yourself fully to your work.
2. Learn From Challenges
- Overcome envy and jealousy for long-term success.
- Evaluate results objectively and make decisions based on fairness.
- Build solid relationships rooted in mutual understanding.
3. Success Demands Strength and Focus
- Develop financial acumen and operate with a disciplined mindset.
- Navigate challenges methodically; success isn’t achieved through shortcuts.
- Embrace solitude, as the path to success is often lonely.
4. Simplify Your Life and Excel in Work
- Identify your strengths and focus on what you do best.
- Cultivate gratitude, persistence, and a clear vision for success.
- Return to basics during times of uncertainty and trust your instincts.
Motivational Quotes From the Book
“Desperation is the greatest force driving success. If your life feels overwhelming now, that urgency will fuel your achievements.”
“True success lies not in avoiding failure but in rising every time you fall.”
“Business, like life, is a battlefield. Approach it with preparation and resilience.”
Why You Need This Book
Jeon Han-gil combines his personal experiences with actionable advice to create a compelling guide for anyone striving for success. This book delves into the harsh realities of failure, the power of resilience, and the importance of adapting to changing circumstances.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an educator, or someone chasing personal goals, Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons offers timeless wisdom to fuel your journey.
Endorsements
“Reading this book gave me chills. Jeon’s brutal honesty about failure and his triumphant comeback offer invaluable lessons. Success Lessons inspires you to embrace challenges, learn, and grow.”
– Sung Shin-jae, Founder of Pizza Hut Korea
Publisher’s Review
In Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons, the author shares his formula for success and offers insights on how to turn failures into stepping stones. This book is a tribute to dreamers and achievers, providing them with tools to overcome obstacles and fulfill their potential.
Success is not out of reach—with determination and the right mindset, anyone can achieve it. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration to chase their dreams.


























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Emma Boulanger from Montreal, Canada –
Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons resonates deeply across cultural landscapes, weaving narratives of triumph and tribulation with raw human emotions. Its candid depiction of resilience feels almost like sitting in a cozy café in Montreal, conversing about ambitions over warm lattes while winter wind dances outside. As a neophyte striving for my own career paths far away from academia’s intricacies yet constantly intrigued by educational philosophies, I find this book particularly enlightening: not just another list of techniques but rather heartfelt lessons borne out through real-life odyssey—a rarity that many professional development tomes fail to encapsulate adequately.
Sofia Azevedo from Florianópolis, Brasil –
As an estudante que buscava motivação, este livro de Jeon Han-gil transformou minha abordagem aos estudos. Suas experiências de superação me inspiraram a persistir nos desafios acadêmicos.
Cecilia Zhaybov from Almaty, Kazakhstan –
Jeon Han-gil’s insights intertwine resilience and passion. His narrative, reminiscent of our struggles in the global arena, resonates deeply—an empowering guide for aspiring leaders.
Michael from Toronto, Canada –
Jeon Han-gil’s Success Lessons offers a compelling narrative of resilience and achievement. I found the detailed accounts of his experiences, especially the transition from rapid expansion to setbacks, incredibly relatable. The strategies he shares on overcoming failure helped me reevaluate my own challenges in pursuing success. With its practical tips interwoven throughout, this book not only motivates but also provides actionable insights that are applicable in various areas of life. At 287 pages, it’s well-structured for anyone seeking direction.