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The book that inspired me

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Ratan Jalan New Delhi
Notes to Myself is one book that has influenced me the most. It has served as a manual for me in the journey of life. It initiated me in the art of talking to myself, for brutally candid, yet refreshing, self-appraisals.
 
The book inspires one to treat life as a journey, rather than a sequence of destinations and goals that we typically set for ourselves. It made me realise that if we are too obsessed with goals, then the process unnecessarily becomes a tiring burden. It has also helped me in trying to become more of what I am today.
 
The book constantly addresses the futility of external validation we all strive for, though I haven't had enough success in internalising this particular aspect. One of the really unique things about this book is its ability to help almost everyone find echoes of their own thoughts.
 
The candid manner in which Hugh Prather narrates his own struggles and discovers his life's road map, is amazing.
 
Ratan Jalan, CEO Apollo Health & Lifestyle
 
Notes to Myself
Author: Hugh Prather
Publisher: Bantam Books
Pages: 153
ISBN: 0553273825
 
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First Published: Jun 20 2006 | 12:00 AM IST

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