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What is inside
Many people find themselves caught in repetitive routines, uncertain about their goals or hesitant to step beyond their comfort zones. Despite having aspirations, they struggle to identify what truly matters and how to move towards a more meaningful life.
In Art of Self-Maximization, Dr. Sanjeevv Khanna draws on his experience as an Ikigai, Life, Relationship and Leadership Coach to explore how individuals can gain clarity, recognise their strengths, and take intentional steps towards personal growth.
The book begins with the importance of understanding oneself and identifying the areas of life that require change. It encourages readers to reflect on their passions, define meaningful goals, and develop a clearer vision of the future they want to create.
Through practical insights and actionable strategies, Dr. Khanna addresses common barriers to personal progress, including fear of failure, uncertainty, and reluctance to leave familiar routines.
Readers will explore how to move beyond limiting beliefs, approach challenges with greater confidence, and align everyday actions with long-term aspirations. The book also emphasises the importance of maintaining balance while pursuing success. Rather than focusing solely on achievement, it encourages readers to consider fulfilment, happiness, and the joy of living as essential aspects of personal development.
At its heart, Art of Self-Maximization offers a framework for recognizing one's potential and making deliberate choices that support a more purposeful life. This book is written for individuals seeking personal growth, professionals looking for greater fulfilment, and aspiring leaders who want to understand their potential.
It is particularly relevant to readers who feel stuck in life, struggle with fear of failure, lack clarity about their goals, or want to move beyond their comfort zones.
Through reflection and practical guidance, the book encourages readers to take ownership of their journey and work towards becoming the best version of themselves.
Excerpt
From “Introduction”
One of our basic needs is to understand the purpose of our life. However, most of us have put it on the backburner in the present times. Our modern lifestyle has distracted us from our true goals, and thus we find it difficult to define our purpose in life.
Most of the time, people experience pressure and FOMO (fear of missing out). And to avoid that turmoil, they strive to make their life to be perceived as "perfect" by the world.
Amid this rat race, they have no time to follow their deep-felt values and passions.
Materialistic things can indeed give us temporary happiness; however, is it the core purpose of our life? If you ask this particular question to yourself, it indicates that you are not content with your life. Anyone who is happy, satisfied, and content with his or her life will not think of their purpose.
Only when life becomes burdensome or worthless, such questions arise. And there is nothing wrong with this. In fact, it is the first step toward finding the purpose. At the moment, if you are asking this question to yourself, then your happiness and wellbeing are uncertain and unsteady. You must have witnessed moments of joy, love, and bliss, but you must not have been able to sustain them.
The purpose is what you call the way of life, and it is different for every person. For some people, finding a purpose in life has a spiritual notion, and some even link it with religion. For others, it can be a secular concept with a need to be valued, mattered, and respected. When more and more people know who they really are, they discover the meaning of their existence and what gives purpose to their lives.
Adopting becomes easy when you dive into the idea of purpose and explore its meaning and uniqueness when compared to goals.
Scientifically, purpose can be defined as a cognitive process that highlights the goals within an individual's life and imparts a better meaning to life. If you take it in the right spirit, purpose is about self-organizing and aiming to restore goals, handle behavior, and enable the experience of actual existence. It gives direction to your decisions concerning how you use what you have.
Despite administering the behavior, your purpose creates a path. It is more like the GPS for a traveler. You don't need to find a purpose; however, you will get certain benefits from it if you do so. When you embrace your purpose, you become a self-sufficient power.
Your life gets meaning and direction. Finding life's purpose is more than an unfulfilled dream; it is a roadmap for a better and more fulfilling life.
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About the author
Regional Director - The Alpha Group International , Chairman-Association of Supply Chain Professionals, The Alpha Group International · Indore, India
“Raam was a great mentor, guide, and motivator for my first book. The Stardom team provided tremendous support and professionalism throughout. I’m grateful for the experience”
Dr. Sanjeevv Khanna is an Ikigai, Life, Relationship and Leadership Coach with three decades of corporate advisory experience. He is the founder of the Academy for Self-Maximization, dedicated to personal growth.
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