This is the book every millennial needs to read! Utkarsh's engaging storytelling provides a roadmap for what it means to 'find your passion' and other misconceptions of the business world. Insightful and practical-you won't be able to put it down! -- Marshall Goldsmith, * New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There *
As the creator of the term FOMO, I loved how Utkarsh explored its nuances and offered tangible principles for shaping meaningful careers. The case studies in The Seductive Illusion of Hard Work are powerful-from the cognitive biases of the creator of Sherlock Holmes to the quirks of Paul Erdos, the legendary mathematician and networker. Given its cross-cultural and multi-generational appeal, I recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the future of work. -- Patrick McGinnisis, * Creator of the term FOMO and leading Venture Capitalist *
Utkarsh's book is an uniquely interesting take on career intelligence and the future of work. It is sprinkled with original insights and relatable stories that will resonate not only with millennials but also with senior executives and founders. -- Pramath Raj Sinha, * Founder of Ashoka University, Harappa Education *
This book is a fascinating collection of mental models and career principles for discovering one's purpose. Utkarsh is a powerful storyteller whose narratives cause us to rethink how to work effectively. -- Tarun Khanna, * Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School *
Utkarsh has a very interesting and sometimes counterintuitive take on the paths to success in life. This book is a very practical guide with tips that will make you rethink many things that you assumed or took for granted, especially your definition of success. -- Sri Rajan, * Partner in Bain & Company, San Francisco, US *
This book hits so many sweet spots: It is broad (containing examples from science, arts, sports and, of course, business) but deep; it is academic yet actionable; it offers complex ideas but in bite-sized, readable, simple prose. One reason for this is Utkarsh Amitabh's career achievements, which span mainstream career success, entrepreneurial achievement and academic knowledge. The book contains none of the self-promotional cliches typical of business successes-he speaks as a trusted advisor who has the authority, experience and compassion to be the voice of his generation. -- Tanya Menon, * Organizational Psychologist and TED Speaker *
Community, collaboration and courage are timeless. In the new world we live, these three defining themes will determine how we relook at work and life itself. Utkarsh has captured beautifully how these will work together and their interplay. An important book. An essential read. -- Farzana Haque, * Patron, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and The Juilliard School; Global Head for Strategic Group Accounts, TCS *
The author busts several common workplace myths... (He) is unafraid of technical jargon, and ably explains it and makes it accessible for us... The book is structured into bite-sized chapters that will fit the smallest of attention spans. -- MoneyControl, 19 September 2020
