Wisdom from the Dashavatara - Leadership Lessons on Startups by Prachi Garg

Phases of life come and go, leaving behind the hard lessons of life. One such phase was the Covid time. Here many people lost their jobs, and many became extremely rich due to their monopoly. In one such scenario was a banker, Manav, who lost his job.

Manav's journey from a banker to building something meaningful during the tough Covid phase makes the reader learn about the thinking methodology of many. He tried to use his learned lessons during his job times, and helping others in any way is the core principle of this book.

I was able to connect to Manav as I faced a lot of difficulties and had gone through some patches in life wherein I self-doubted my decisions and choices. Manav went on to write a book based on his lessons, as he wanted to spread motivation to the others.

Manav's journey clearly indicates leadership values like patience and courage. The author has done a fantastic job by using the Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu to inspire all the leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to get through tough phases of uncertainty. Each avatara offers practical knowledge and wisdom and offers unique lessons.

The writing is simple and easy to move through. I’m not deeply into mythology, but I never felt lost. It’s not a book I’d call life-changing, but it did give me a few ideas to carry into the week. And sometimes that’s enough.

It's a reminder that leadership isn’t about titles or success metrics...for it begins when one decides not to freeze in uncertainty!!

Very thoughtful, grounded and comforting, "Wisdom From The Dashavatara" proves that our oldest stories know how to guide our newest dreams. If you enjoy reflective reads that mix old stories with modern thinking, this one’s worth your time.

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