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Limitless: The Power of Unlocking Your True Potential
Her refreshing wisdom cuts to the core: Invest in the most valuable asset you possess: Yourself; own your ambition; embrace your uniqueness; recognize the role your critics will play in your achievements; allow rejection to redirect you to your desired destination; cultivate resilience.
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288 pages, Paperback
Published April 18, 2022
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December 27, 2022
Key takeaways from the book – Limitless:
Rejection:
At some point, each of us will face rejection of some kind. When ambition is involved, rejection is almost inevitable. Rejection hurts: it is humiliating. When it is continuous, it crushes the self-esteem and throws into a vicious cycle of self-doubt When we face rejection of any kind, ask self how much the incident – which feels like the end of the world here and now – will matter in five years. If you think about it, not that much. Zoom out. What feels like a big blot today will be a small dot tomorrow.
Handling failure is an important lesson to master, because even the hard work variable only goes so far.
While there is nothing wrong with having an option A, it is important to remember that in life we always have option Bs and they aren’t usually compromises.
Touch criticism from the right people is a friend request we should not ignore. Touch feedback is not necessarily a sign that we are incompetent or disliked; it is often a statement that indicates we have a long way to go and that some people are ready to invest their time to help us get there.
Careers:
Careers are a combination of choices and chances.
Do not feel pressured to find the right opportunity take the opportunities you have and make them right ones for you. No matter how big a brand you work for, how glamorous your industry or how big your corner office, risk always exists
When we look at successful professionals we admire, we often forget that they are also a result of smart risk-taking.
A meaningful journey will put you through meaningful difficulties.
Traditional hierarchy is obsolete, all of us are simply playing out our roles, and we will bring something unique to our jobs
Change:
Change is a reality and moving forward is a necessity. At times, changes are the result of conscious actions on our part, and at time it is force on us by altered life situation and the passage of time.
A guaranteed way to fail is to focus on the problems in your current environment and compare them to the positives of the past.
Adaptability starts by owning your new surroundings and doing so with a generous dose of optimism and humility
Relationship
Honesty is the easiest way to mend tricky relationships, not just with bosses, but also with colleagues and peers.
Dialogue is the best path to both understanding and mending relationships, without dialogue, misgivings fester.
When the ego is out of the equation, you will express yourself more openly and fearlessly.
Asking touch questions, especially publicly, builds a safer and more open workplace and countering someone’s point of view leads to productive arguments, which only help the organization.
Standing for something different is a good way to stand out.
Education is the best investment you will make in the first 20 years of your life; a meaningful set of relationship is the best investment you will make in the next 20.
Networking:
Don’t wait a network to come by; build a network among the people around you. Remember, you never know where life takes anyone.
Effective networking reminds me of dividends. If you invest in relationships silently and consistently, without expecting great returns, you never know when it will bring a special dividend your way.
Rejection:
At some point, each of us will face rejection of some kind. When ambition is involved, rejection is almost inevitable. Rejection hurts: it is humiliating. When it is continuous, it crushes the self-esteem and throws into a vicious cycle of self-doubt When we face rejection of any kind, ask self how much the incident – which feels like the end of the world here and now – will matter in five years. If you think about it, not that much. Zoom out. What feels like a big blot today will be a small dot tomorrow.
Handling failure is an important lesson to master, because even the hard work variable only goes so far.
While there is nothing wrong with having an option A, it is important to remember that in life we always have option Bs and they aren’t usually compromises.
Touch criticism from the right people is a friend request we should not ignore. Touch feedback is not necessarily a sign that we are incompetent or disliked; it is often a statement that indicates we have a long way to go and that some people are ready to invest their time to help us get there.
Careers:
Careers are a combination of choices and chances.
Do not feel pressured to find the right opportunity take the opportunities you have and make them right ones for you. No matter how big a brand you work for, how glamorous your industry or how big your corner office, risk always exists
When we look at successful professionals we admire, we often forget that they are also a result of smart risk-taking.
A meaningful journey will put you through meaningful difficulties.
Traditional hierarchy is obsolete, all of us are simply playing out our roles, and we will bring something unique to our jobs
Change:
Change is a reality and moving forward is a necessity. At times, changes are the result of conscious actions on our part, and at time it is force on us by altered life situation and the passage of time.
A guaranteed way to fail is to focus on the problems in your current environment and compare them to the positives of the past.
Adaptability starts by owning your new surroundings and doing so with a generous dose of optimism and humility
Relationship
Honesty is the easiest way to mend tricky relationships, not just with bosses, but also with colleagues and peers.
Dialogue is the best path to both understanding and mending relationships, without dialogue, misgivings fester.
When the ego is out of the equation, you will express yourself more openly and fearlessly.
Asking touch questions, especially publicly, builds a safer and more open workplace and countering someone’s point of view leads to productive arguments, which only help the organization.
Standing for something different is a good way to stand out.
Education is the best investment you will make in the first 20 years of your life; a meaningful set of relationship is the best investment you will make in the next 20.
Networking:
Don’t wait a network to come by; build a network among the people around you. Remember, you never know where life takes anyone.
Effective networking reminds me of dividends. If you invest in relationships silently and consistently, without expecting great returns, you never know when it will bring a special dividend your way.
June 1, 2022
Limitless by Radhika Gupta ,youngest CEOs in India's financial services sector , Edelweiss Mutual Fund . She is the creator of the viral YouTube video “The Girl with Broken Neck ”. Her Vedio inspired many viewer's .
This is her debut book & the book is written in a simple language . This book tell you how to cope with failures & rejections . She used simple phrases that inspire you to chase your dreams and overcome the fear of failure & rejections . She Emphasis that why you should investing most valuable assest in YOURSELF. She offers advice of investing most valuable asset in YOURSELF . Embrace your uniqueness . Accepting the role your critic play in your achievement. Build Adaptability. Cultivate resilience .
The book will inspire & motivates you to discover self-confidence & live your best life .
This is her debut book & the book is written in a simple language . This book tell you how to cope with failures & rejections . She used simple phrases that inspire you to chase your dreams and overcome the fear of failure & rejections . She Emphasis that why you should investing most valuable assest in YOURSELF. She offers advice of investing most valuable asset in YOURSELF . Embrace your uniqueness . Accepting the role your critic play in your achievement. Build Adaptability. Cultivate resilience .
The book will inspire & motivates you to discover self-confidence & live your best life .
August 3, 2022
Being a Self Help category, I was skeptical about reading it however I totally loved it.
The introduction and contents page hooked me. I got it at the right time as it resonated with me :)
The fact that the book delivered powerful messages with compelling backstory and a touch of personal finance, it feels like a Personal Advisor 💛
The introduction and contents page hooked me. I got it at the right time as it resonated with me :)
The fact that the book delivered powerful messages with compelling backstory and a touch of personal finance, it feels like a Personal Advisor 💛
September 24, 2022
Having worked at Edelweiss Group for a couple of years as a consultant and as an employee of Credit Business, I had heard about the prodigal work being undertaken by Nalin and Radhika ji and how their young startup has been acquired . Nalin had interviewed me during my EL interview and I was curious on how he and Radhika ji had made it work...so when I picked up this book, I picked it with high expectations and after reading it I can truly tell you that it blew me away. Key learnings that I would like to summarise are:
1. Self confidence comes from accepting yourself, rejections and imperfections included. It comes from freeing yourself from comparisons and realising that you are unique and need to play your own game.
2. Just like every fund has an investment mandate, you need to be aligned to your internal compass and know your internal mandate...what is the purpose that drives you in life ? As long as you are honest to yourself about that , everything else will work out.
3. Rather than trying to be an average player in the so called "popular and desirable" occupations/ functions, be outstanding at what is really up your alley.
The entire book is full of her life anecdotes and will strike a chord with each and everyone. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!! Thank you Radhika ji for writing this..:)
1. Self confidence comes from accepting yourself, rejections and imperfections included. It comes from freeing yourself from comparisons and realising that you are unique and need to play your own game.
2. Just like every fund has an investment mandate, you need to be aligned to your internal compass and know your internal mandate...what is the purpose that drives you in life ? As long as you are honest to yourself about that , everything else will work out.
3. Rather than trying to be an average player in the so called "popular and desirable" occupations/ functions, be outstanding at what is really up your alley.
The entire book is full of her life anecdotes and will strike a chord with each and everyone. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!! Thank you Radhika ji for writing this..:)
August 19, 2024
An inspiring self help book with practical lessons from the life of the author. It helps to empower ourselves in our both personal and professional life. The author gives her life situation examples in teaching how to face the rejection and overcome it to build resilience. Radhika Gupta is one of the big name in personal finance community in India who is working towards spreading knowledge of money. It can be reread whenever you are upset about any aspect in your life which helps to get through it.
September 22, 2022
“Only when you set your aspirations high will you push yourself to take the big leaps that can change your life. Sometimes life demands that you try to shoot the moon.”
What do you do when you are rejected for your dream job and can’t deal with one more person telling you to be strong? What stops you from asking for that big role at work when you know you have a shot at getting it? For most of us, the world of work isn’t easy to navigate and life’s challenges rarely have simple answers.
In Limitless, Radhika Gupta, one of the youngest CEOs in India’s financial services sector and creator of the viral YouTube video ‘The Girl with a Broken Neck‘, offers straight-talking advice on how you can multiply your chances at achieving success.
What stood out for me in this book is the author’s approach to accept inevitable challenges. Gupta makes a convincing argument on the power of plan B and why tough criticism shared by the right people is like a friend request that should not be ignored.
The author shares her personal experiences and offers a practical plan to overcome adversity and achieve success. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, she lays out the floor plan, giving you the option to tailor the design to your needs.
Refreshingly motivating, this self help guide aims to add a fresh perspective to traditionally negative assumptions. A book that will not only benefit you in the professional sphere but your personal relationships as well.
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What do you do when you are rejected for your dream job and can’t deal with one more person telling you to be strong? What stops you from asking for that big role at work when you know you have a shot at getting it? For most of us, the world of work isn’t easy to navigate and life’s challenges rarely have simple answers.
In Limitless, Radhika Gupta, one of the youngest CEOs in India’s financial services sector and creator of the viral YouTube video ‘The Girl with a Broken Neck‘, offers straight-talking advice on how you can multiply your chances at achieving success.
What stood out for me in this book is the author’s approach to accept inevitable challenges. Gupta makes a convincing argument on the power of plan B and why tough criticism shared by the right people is like a friend request that should not be ignored.
The author shares her personal experiences and offers a practical plan to overcome adversity and achieve success. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, she lays out the floor plan, giving you the option to tailor the design to your needs.
Refreshingly motivating, this self help guide aims to add a fresh perspective to traditionally negative assumptions. A book that will not only benefit you in the professional sphere but your personal relationships as well.
For complete review, visit https://aquamarineflavours.wordpress....
Find me on other platforms via https://linktr.ee/AshieJayn
January 30, 2023
The book is extremely simple. You don't need to understand mutual funds or asset management completely to read it. I would suggest you to read briefly about Radhika Gupta and then go for this book. Just so that you have an idea about which sector she works for.
Radhika talks about various aspects of her life like growing up in various countries, applying to UPenn with financial aid (which is no small feat), starting off Forefront capital and working with Edelweiss which she is now the CEO of. She also talks about her suicide attempt after failing to get a job in her campus placements, her broken neck and two miscarriages.
The book is divided into around seven parts with each one having some advice that helps employees and entrepreneurs alike. She presents her statements with examples and words from celebrities so that we understand them better. This book, as she says, isn't an autobiography. It doesn't cover her life end-to-end. It only speaks about some major incidents, her learnings at each stage of her career and of course, some mistakes she did.
Read it if you find Radhika's work and career interesting or you work in finance like me.
Radhika talks about various aspects of her life like growing up in various countries, applying to UPenn with financial aid (which is no small feat), starting off Forefront capital and working with Edelweiss which she is now the CEO of. She also talks about her suicide attempt after failing to get a job in her campus placements, her broken neck and two miscarriages.
The book is divided into around seven parts with each one having some advice that helps employees and entrepreneurs alike. She presents her statements with examples and words from celebrities so that we understand them better. This book, as she says, isn't an autobiography. It doesn't cover her life end-to-end. It only speaks about some major incidents, her learnings at each stage of her career and of course, some mistakes she did.
Read it if you find Radhika's work and career interesting or you work in finance like me.
March 30, 2024
Some really good career advice.
As someone who’s navigating her career and life, it’s nice to hear from someone at the top.
I keep preaching about the need for work life balance, knowing fully well that I have too much work to do and if I don’t stretch on some days, it’ll bite me back in the ass. Radhika introduced the concept of work life harmony and honestly, I’m sold to the idea. I think now I can safely put down my vision of 50-50 work and life and just swivel where I’m needed the most without injuring the other side!
I know I’m going to go back to reading few parts of the book every now and then because of how sane and practical everything sounds.
As someone who’s navigating her career and life, it’s nice to hear from someone at the top.
I keep preaching about the need for work life balance, knowing fully well that I have too much work to do and if I don’t stretch on some days, it’ll bite me back in the ass. Radhika introduced the concept of work life harmony and honestly, I’m sold to the idea. I think now I can safely put down my vision of 50-50 work and life and just swivel where I’m needed the most without injuring the other side!
I know I’m going to go back to reading few parts of the book every now and then because of how sane and practical everything sounds.
August 20, 2022
With Indian entrepreneurs and next-gen CEO's writing self-help or semi-autobiographies, was little reluctant to read one more book but this is somewhat different.
It takes courage to accept and write publicly about mistakes done and imperfections you have. Have followed Ms. Radhika Gupta on social media and she is not afraid to troll some of her friends / colleague.
Book is written with conviction and it does tell her story in inspiring style. The dose of inspiration is not too much and feels just right.
A nice read.
It takes courage to accept and write publicly about mistakes done and imperfections you have. Have followed Ms. Radhika Gupta on social media and she is not afraid to troll some of her friends / colleague.
Book is written with conviction and it does tell her story in inspiring style. The dose of inspiration is not too much and feels just right.
A nice read.
December 9, 2023
It's a book someone should have recommended in my MBA.
I read it just to get a perspective of a person whom I have worked closely with.
The slice of life and every story ending with a movie scene with a message at the end ensured one stays hooked.
Life has so much to offer and as an individual. I learned at the right time that "Manyushya aseem sambhavnaon ka swami hai." That's what the book says. We all are limitless.
I would recommend this book to everyone, especially the youngsters who are seeking work-life balance or have issues with Murthy Sir's advice of working 70 hours a week.
I read it just to get a perspective of a person whom I have worked closely with.
The slice of life and every story ending with a movie scene with a message at the end ensured one stays hooked.
Life has so much to offer and as an individual. I learned at the right time that "Manyushya aseem sambhavnaon ka swami hai." That's what the book says. We all are limitless.
I would recommend this book to everyone, especially the youngsters who are seeking work-life balance or have issues with Murthy Sir's advice of working 70 hours a week.
September 11, 2022
A refreshing, honest book on Radhika's journey through life, and especially on navigating the workplace.
The work life divide is an odd one - - good to read a book on how you bridge that gap and stay true to who you are in all forms of social life.
Crying at work.
Dealing with miscarriage.
Doubting one's own abilities.
Using passion to trump 'abilities'.
And forming social connections to make oneself and the team better
To rely wholeheartedly on a team.
The work life divide is an odd one - - good to read a book on how you bridge that gap and stay true to who you are in all forms of social life.
Crying at work.
Dealing with miscarriage.
Doubting one's own abilities.
Using passion to trump 'abilities'.
And forming social connections to make oneself and the team better
To rely wholeheartedly on a team.
August 15, 2022
How do you feel when you have tried everything under the sun to make it work?
This book is a reminder that in the end we are all basically just human beings who are trying to figure things out, whether you are the topper or the last bencher, don't quit your dreams and believe in yourself.
I find it insightful and assurance from a leading CEO that it's okay to ask for help.
This book is a reminder that in the end we are all basically just human beings who are trying to figure things out, whether you are the topper or the last bencher, don't quit your dreams and believe in yourself.
I find it insightful and assurance from a leading CEO that it's okay to ask for help.
July 26, 2023
Very easy to read. A good mix of practical advice, anecdotes from her career, bollywood dialogues and stock market analogies. An important read for women ( even man honestly) in corporate India. Refreshing to see some of the difficult topics being handled so well and a rare glimpse of vulnerability and honesty.
August 11, 2022
Heart warming and Inspiring
Radhika brings out her best through letting us reflect on her fears, failures and successes - leaving behind inspiration, and a strong rationale to live fearlessly and be our own!
Radhika brings out her best through letting us reflect on her fears, failures and successes - leaving behind inspiration, and a strong rationale to live fearlessly and be our own!
May 22, 2023
Good & Light Read
This is something that gives you a glimpse in Radhika's life. I would want to read more for sure. She gives some very important pieces of guidance throughout but is not prescriptive.
This is something that gives you a glimpse in Radhika's life. I would want to read more for sure. She gives some very important pieces of guidance throughout but is not prescriptive.
August 4, 2023
Radhika has written this book from her heart! Every nuance is captured and elaborated so well. Some of her stories are so much relatable. The dialogue in the book is very inspirational - so simple, yet so elegant. Will look forward to her next book!
June 13, 2022
One of those few books I will read in full or parts whenever I will feel down or in general. A must read for all.
June 29, 2022
As the name implies, this is a book about challenging your limits, working on yourself, and in the end being content based on your internal motivation rather than external inputs.
Loved it!
Loved it!
June 30, 2022
a breezy and simple read.
July 2, 2022
A Swift but detailed recount of life’s experiences and learnings bundled with inspiring quotes.
July 14, 2022
Amazing Book. You can relate to Radhika Gupta..
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September 30, 2022
An easy read, Radhika shares her own life journey and shares the key ideas of rejection / ambition / feedback / risk / resilience / team / imperfection / network et al.
April 22, 2023
A very honest written book
June 3, 2023
A life led with 100% belief in oneself and getting over a physical barrier. She is an inspiration
August 25, 2023
Best book on positive reinforcement of self confidence
April 27, 2024
It's good for motivation. I hope she write an in depth book on her forefront startup days which involves illustrative guide on trading/investing concepts
February 1, 2025
Brilliant book, must read for everyone to have a good attitude in life.
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