You Can Be Smarter and Wiser

Meera Shenoy , Prasad Kaipa

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Management gurus tell us there are lessons to learn from inspirational lives. And then we do not have to wait a life time to do better. We can integrate these lessons into our lives. The real life stories profiled in this book cover entrepreneurs on a wheel chair, paraplegic, blind and yet they build their business with zest and energy. It looks at CEOs who hire youth with disability; make products for this market, because it makes business sense. And it celebrates those who have converted disability in their personal lives to an opportunity to touch and transform other vulnerable lives By reading these stories, it calms our mind which is prone to incessant comparison, when it discovers, ”how lucky I am compared to the others”. And inspires us to stop whining about the vicissitudes of life. And expand our abilities to the utmost. And thus become Smarter and Wiser.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Embrace Lifelong Learning: The book emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement throughout life. Cultivating a mindset of curiosity and openness to new experiences is essential for personal growth.

  2. Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Critical thinking enables individuals to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and make informed decisions. The book provides strategies for honing critical thinking skills, such as asking probing questions and challenging assumptions.

  3. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing emotions effectively. Developing emotional intelligence enhances self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal relationships, leading to greater success and well-being.

  4. Practice Self-Reflection: Self-reflection allows individuals to examine their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors more deeply. The book encourages regular self-reflection as a means of gaining insight, self-awareness, and personal growth.

  5. Set Meaningful Goals: Setting clear, meaningful goals provides direction and motivation for personal development. The book offers guidance on setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and developing action plans to achieve them.

  6. Build Resilience: Resilience enables individuals to bounce back from setbacks and overcome challenges with strength and adaptability. The book provides strategies for building resilience, such as cultivating optimism, seeking social support, and learning from failures.

  7. Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness involves being fully present and attentive to the present moment without judgment. The book explores mindfulness practices such as meditation, deep breathing, and mindful awareness as tools for reducing stress and enhancing well-being.

  8. Seek Feedback and Learn from Mistakes: Feedback provides valuable insights for learning and growth. The book encourages individuals to seek feedback from others, reflect on constructive criticism, and learn from mistakes as opportunities for improvement.

  9. Foster Curiosity and Creativity: Cultivating curiosity and creativity fosters innovation and problem-solving skills. The book explores techniques for sparking creativity, such as exploring diverse interests, asking "what if" questions, and experimenting with new ideas.

  10. Share Knowledge and Mentor Others: Sharing knowledge and mentoring others contributes to personal growth and fulfillment. The book encourages individuals to pay it forward by sharing their expertise, supporting others' development, and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

Language English
ISBN-10 9385436619
ISBN-13 9789385436611
No of pages 172
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Bloomsbury
Published Date 15 Feb 2016

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