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Corporate Monk: A Journey from Wealth to Wisdom
Aman, a corporate warrior, is busy creating wealth for his company and for himself. In the process, he becomes an absent
parent, an undependable spouse and an unfulfilled soul. His quest for happiness makes him reconnect with his old friend Sayani. She leads him to his mentor Rahul. Thus, he embarks on a voyage across seven bridges that can take him to his destination.
Is he prepared for it?
Will he find what he is looking for?
Written in the narrative style, Corporate Monk is a chronicle of a "burnt out" manager's journey towards fulfilment. Drawing upon
situations across different domains, it suggests ways to achieve a holistic life full of professional achievements along with inner
peace and tranquillity.
parent, an undependable spouse and an unfulfilled soul. His quest for happiness makes him reconnect with his old friend Sayani. She leads him to his mentor Rahul. Thus, he embarks on a voyage across seven bridges that can take him to his destination.
Is he prepared for it?
Will he find what he is looking for?
Written in the narrative style, Corporate Monk is a chronicle of a "burnt out" manager's journey towards fulfilment. Drawing upon
situations across different domains, it suggests ways to achieve a holistic life full of professional achievements along with inner
peace and tranquillity.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2019
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February 24, 2019
The life in corporates is high speed. The rewards are handsome but the price to be paid is also high. You are under pressure 24x7 and there is no time for health and family. Is there a way out of this conundrum? Anju Sharma answers these questions in this fiction book “Corporate Monk”.
Sayani and Aman were batchmates. Now she is a mentor of professionals and Aman has become a hot shot corporate Manager. He has all the material pleasures in the world but no peace at home and office. When he is bypassed for president’s post, he becomes depressed. He turns to Sayani for help and she takes him to Rahul. How will Rahul help Aman?
There are many techniques and steps given in the book which is highly practical and time tested. The seven bridges are Awareness, Light enters, Objectivity, Equanimity, Compassion, Joy, Transcendence and Purpose.
In each chapter the story is told through interaction and development of Aman. There are short gist in boxes one of which is reproduced below:
“There are four possible routes to happiness; through pleasure, through engagement, through meaning and through victory.”
The references of further reading are given in footnotes. The wisdom of holy Geeta, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Rumi, Mahabharat etc is taken and presented in simple to understand form. There is passage from Upanishads like Koshas reference. The further reading list is given in the end for the persons who wants to explore further.
This is the second book of Anju’s which is read. First one was non-fiction names “I of the storm”. Review can be found here
This is told as a fiction so as to engage readers more and make it interesting. This book is highly recommended for all and not just corporate professionals. This will work as a handy reference book for all.
5/5 stars.
Sayani and Aman were batchmates. Now she is a mentor of professionals and Aman has become a hot shot corporate Manager. He has all the material pleasures in the world but no peace at home and office. When he is bypassed for president’s post, he becomes depressed. He turns to Sayani for help and she takes him to Rahul. How will Rahul help Aman?
There are many techniques and steps given in the book which is highly practical and time tested. The seven bridges are Awareness, Light enters, Objectivity, Equanimity, Compassion, Joy, Transcendence and Purpose.
In each chapter the story is told through interaction and development of Aman. There are short gist in boxes one of which is reproduced below:
“There are four possible routes to happiness; through pleasure, through engagement, through meaning and through victory.”
The references of further reading are given in footnotes. The wisdom of holy Geeta, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Rumi, Mahabharat etc is taken and presented in simple to understand form. There is passage from Upanishads like Koshas reference. The further reading list is given in the end for the persons who wants to explore further.
This is the second book of Anju’s which is read. First one was non-fiction names “I of the storm”. Review can be found here
This is told as a fiction so as to engage readers more and make it interesting. This book is highly recommended for all and not just corporate professionals. This will work as a handy reference book for all.
5/5 stars.
November 13, 2022
A book not just for a Corporate Manager to read
An excellent book. A "must read" for every individual who sincerely aspires not to miss this opportunity as a human being, to lead a very meaningful life.
An excellent book. A "must read" for every individual who sincerely aspires not to miss this opportunity as a human being, to lead a very meaningful life.
April 9, 2021
A must read for anyone. Depending on what burnout phase you are going through, this book liberates you from the trap of dissatisfaction of life.
October 29, 2020
Very interesting read...the incorporation of fiction and characters interspersed with real life situations ensures that the book does not become preachy...
Regards,
Sri
Regards,
Sri
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