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Mümin Sekman Gives “Başarı Düşünürü” with a Dedication of Friendship to His Classmate, Attorney Umut Güneş
Success expert and author Mümin Sekman has presented his 25th book, “Başarı Düşünürü” (The Success Thinker), with a personal dedication to his classmate and friend from Ankara University Faculty of Law, Attorney Umut Güneş, founder of the Güneş & Güneş Law Firm.
A Keepsake of a Friendship Born at Law School
A friendship dating back to student years at Ankara University Faculty of Law was recalled once again, years later, through a meaningful gift of a book. Author Mümin Sekman, known for his work on personal development and success, signed and presented his book Başarı Düşünürü (The Success Thinker) to his classmate and friend, Attorney Umut Güneş.
The personal dedication Sekman wrote on the first page of the book is the most valuable part of this gift:
“To my dear friend Umut Güneş, may your successes in life continue without interruption.”
— Handwritten dedication by Mümin Sekman (Turkish original: “Değerli dostum Umut Güneş’e, hayattaki başarıların kesintisiz sürsün.”)
“Başarı Düşünürü”: The 25th Book of 25 Years of Experience
Published by Alfa Yayınları in 2025, Başarı Düşünürü is, in the author’s own words, his 25th book, bringing together key ideas selected from a quarter of a century of thinking about success. The work highlights the view that success is not merely an outcome to be achieved, but a process of thinking, applying, developing and contributing to the development of others.
The philosophy of life that Mümin Sekman also sets out in the preface of the book expresses this idea briefly and powerfully:
“Be successful, stay successful, and make others successful too.”
— Mümin Sekman, Başarı Düşünürü (Turkish original: “Başarılı ol, başarılı kal, başkalarını da başarılı yap.”)
Sustaining success and sharing knowledge
For the Güneş & Güneş Law Firm, the key point these words bring to mind is that professional success is not a one-off result. A lasting working culture in law requires preparing thoroughly for each case, learning continuously, finding solutions to the problems that arise and passing on experience to young lawyers.
Knowledge, Work Discipline and Friendship
The professional journeys of two friends who graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Law and went on to different fields come together in this gift. While Mümin Sekman explores the idea of success through his books and training work, Attorney Umut Güneş places importance on work discipline, legal diligence and passing on professional experience in the practice of law.
The dedicated book takes its place in the corporate life archive of the Güneş & Güneş Law Firm as a fine keepsake of friendship and of the mutual respect that has endured over the years.
Photo: A photograph bringing together the cover of Mümin Sekman’s book Başarı Düşünürü, the dedication he wrote to Attorney Umut Güneş and a portrait of the author.
Book details: Mümin Sekman, Başarı Düşünürü, Alfa Yayınları, first edition 6 May 2025, 176 pages, ISBN 9786253892814.
Sources:
- Mümin Sekman’s official book page (in Turkish): https://www.muminsekman.com/kitap/basari-dusunuru (opens in a new tab)
- Alfa Yayınları book page (in Turkish): https://www.alfayayinlari.com/kitap.php?id=484717 (opens in a new tab)
- Mümin Sekman’s official biography (in Turkish): https://www.muminsekman.com/hakkinda (opens in a new tab)
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