To Bee or Not to Bee: Winning Against All Odds

by Sid Mittra

In this compelling first-person account, Sid Mittra shows us how it is possible to achieve our dreams against incredible odds. Some unique features of this • A compelling read, infused with humor, this book is about a man who refused to succumb to adversity and achieved much success in life. • A must-read for professionals and aspiring young readers whose perspective may be irreversibly impacted by the strength of Sid’s vision and willpower. • Perhaps the biggest strength of the book is the roller coaster ride of Sid’s life story which reads like fiction. He ascribes his success to the following 4 Persevere with passion Pursue professional, family-oriented, social & spiritual goals Persuade family and friends to help Promote a culture of giving back The author shows us how these simple yet potent principles can be easily imbibed to achieve our personal destinies. 

332 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

Sid Mittra is an Emeritus Professor of Finance at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, as well as a former partner and founder of the financial consulting firm Mittra & Associates. He is a former board member of the International Board of Standards and Practices of Certified Financial Planners and has many times been a presenter at the World Conference of the International Association for Financial Planning. Harold Evensky, a colleague of Sid (who himself was named as one of the five most influential people in the financial planning profession) has said of Sid: “He was one of the profession’s pioneers. However, past tense does not fully capture Sid’s contributions, for like the Energizer Bunny, Sid continues to lead.”

Dr Mittra has written more than a hundred technical articles and 12 books on finance and economics, including Practicing Financial Planning: A Complete Guide for Professionals (originally published by Prentice Hall in 1990; the11th edition was published in 2012 by American Academic Publishing), parts of which won a gold in Axiom Business Book Award in 2008. A few of Dr Mittra’s other books include Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1981), Inside Wall Street (Dow Jones-Irwin, 1971), Money and Banking: Theory, Analysis and Policy (Random House, 1970), and Dimensions in Macroeconomics: A Book of Readings (Random House, 1971). Dr Mittra has also authored the longest running financial planning columns in The Oakland Press and the Detroit-area Eccentric newspapers, and has even hosted a regional television show called “Your Money” on personal finance.

Reviews

[Sunitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a very inspiring and interesting book. It shows us how to achieve impossible dreams through hard work and perseverance.The title of the book is apt.

[Manander Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The memoir of great Mr. Sid Mittra is one great book to read. His story instead I say his life is full of inspiration and learning and same is available in the book. I will recommend this as must read and will try to follow the life principals suggested by author.