"Being a Journey" by Pankaj Gupta

 My life revolves around self-help books; it seems like I am learning each day with a lot of understanding, balancing the self and life, and trying to build the sustainability of everything around. Time, values, awareness, plans, career, vision, environment... This book, "Being a Journey" by Pankaj Gupta, delves into these vast topics, offering insights into the true meaning of living lovingly and successfully in this fast-paced world.

Chapter 1: I appreciate the storytelling nature of the author, which surrounds him, serving as a living example of self. This chapter offers valuable lessons on prioritization, understanding needs, and building bonds.

Chapter 2: Acknowledging Own Values: Here, the author clearly defines the understanding and meaning of values. Values serve as guiding principles that help individuals stay committed to their goals and make decisions about what is right or wrong.

Chapter 3: Communication: How to Communicate: Have you ever asked yourself how and where we usually start our communication? Often, we begin in our heads, already executing our plans, contemplating, or worrying. This chapter addresses the importance of approaching life's questions and challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. One line that particularly resonated with me is, "The lesser the time you take to shift from the anxiety state of 'Oh my God!' to 'Let's look into it?', the easier life will be."

Chapter 4: Organizing Time to Find Time: This chapter introduced me to the concept of delegation, something new to me. I learned strategies for saving and effectively using time.

Chapter 5: The Personal Growth Plan: Personal growth encompasses not only financial independence but also mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. Implementing these principles can help individuals become the best version of themselves.

Chapters 6, 7, 8: Declutter, Business Plan or Career Plan, Your Mission and Vision: These chapters delve into strategies for reducing stress, making and executing plans, and understanding one's purpose.

Chapter 9: The Growth Environment: One aspect I appreciated most was the emphasis on building a trusting environment. Such an environment fosters progress and motivation.

Chapter 10: Focus and Accountability: The author uses the example of Mahabharata to illustrate the importance of focus. This chapter underscores the significance of staying accountable to one's goals.

Overall, "Being a Journey" provides valuable insights into a wide range of topics essential for successful and transformative living. Each chapter offers practical insights and examples that can be implemented in real life. While the only point i found author could include is more connections to self-help principles, the writing is engaging and straightforward. I highly recommend this book to self-help enthusiasts like myself.

Author:- Pankaj Gupta

Publisher:- Manjul Publishing House 

Format:- paperback

Genre :- self-help

Pages :- 170